Nature and Therapy: Understanding counselling and psychotherapy in outdoor spaces

Recent decades have seen an increasing interest in the healing and therapeutic potential of nature and interest in the potential of greencare interventions for the benefit of mental health. The field of nature based therapies is expanding in line with this interest. Nature and Therapy offers a unique contribution by outlining the specific processes involved in conducting counselling and psychotherapy sessions in outdoor natural environments.Central areas covered in the book include:A thorough exploration of the evidence for the psychological and healing potential of natural spacesDeveloping a therapeutic rationale for nature based therapeutic workUnderstanding the therapeutic relationship and the unique therapeutic processes that come into play in outdoor natural spacesTranslating indoor therapeutic work to outdoor contextsThe practicalities of setting up and running a therapy session outside of a room environmentExperiential exercises to explore the therapeutic potential of natureMartin Jordan offers a clear outline of how to set up and hold a therapeutic session outdoors. Using case examples Nature and Therapy explores both the practicalities and the therapeutic processes that come into play in an outdoor natural setting. The book will be of use to counsellors, psychotherapists, arts therapists, psychologists and health professionals who are interested in taking their therapeutic work into natural environments and outdoor spaces. Read more