Nature Is Nurture : Counseling and the Natural World

Delaney, Megan E.

Oxford University Press Inc（2020/01発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 280 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780190849764
• DDC分類 155.91

Full Description

"From foraging and hunting for food to (more recently) finding solace and peace in a beautiful vista, humans have long interacted with the natural world. Though a connection to nature runs deep in our DNA, however, people of the modern age are indoors almost 93% of the day. With that said, there is a growing evidence suggests that the natural world promotes mental and physical well-being, including stress relief, improved mood, and neurological benefits. Ecotherapy, a steadily developing but lesser-known construct in mental health, explores the reciprocal relationship humans have with nature and its capacity to build strength and provide healing.

Nature Is Nurture provides an overview of the theoretical concepts and empirical bases of ecotherapy via historical considerations and recent research within the discipline. Chapters share practical ways to incorporate ecotherapy with children, adults, and veteran populations; within schools; and in group work. Descriptions of modalities such as animal-assisted, equine-assisted, horticultural, forest-bathing, green-exercise, and adventure-based therapy are also included alongside case examples, techniques, and practical and ethical considerations. In examining the impact of improved physical and mental wellness for all clients, this book provides counselors, therapists, social workers, and psychologists with the knowledge and techniques to infuse ecotherapy into everyday practice."

Contents

"PrefaceAcknowledgments ContributorsPart I. Counseling With Nature: An Overview Chapter 1. The Health Power of the Natural World Megan E. DelaneyChapter 2. Ecotherapy: Applied Ecopsychology Megan E. DelaneyLPart II. Counseling and Nature: Interventions for Counselors in Everyday PracticeChapter 3. Nature and Play: Ecotherapy With Children Megan E. DelaneyChapter 4. Ecotherapy With Adults: Reclaiming Relationships and Connecting to the Natural World Megan E. DelaneyChapter 5. Group Work in the Natural World Sarah Springer, Emmi McCauley, and Mallory SheklianChapter 6. Incorporating Nature in School Settings Jason Duffy and Miranda BrumberChapter 7. Nature-Based Interventions for Veterans Nicole M. Arcuri Sanders and Kellie Forziat-Pytel Chapter 8. Ecospirituality Joanne Jodry and Merritt Reid with Rashmi Kamath TalpadyChapter 9. Ecotherapy Interventions Leve Hogan and Megan DelaneyChapter 10. Integrating Ecotherapy Into Counselor Education Megan Delaney Chapter 11. Becoming an Ecotherapist Megan Delaney "