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Nature-Based Therapy
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- Book Synopsis
- Take advantage of nature's therapeutic benefits with this guide for counselors, therapists, and educators who work with children, youth, and families. The number of people seeking help for a wide range of mental health concerns is growing at an alarming rate. Unplugging from technology and reconnecting with the web of life is a powerful antidote to the anxiety and stress that tend to exacerbate so many of our mental health struggles. Nature-Based Therapy addresses the underlying disconnection between humans and their ecological home, exploring theories and therapeutic practices designed for children, youth, and families, including: Developing sensory awareness of outer and inner landscapes Navigating risk in play Case examples with a diverse range of settings, intentions, and interventions.
- About The Author
- Dr. Nevin J. Harper is a Professor in the School of Exercise Science, Physical & Health Education at the University of Victoria, and a Registered Clinical Counsellor. His career has included stretches as a youth counsellor, outdoor skills instructor, shepherd, wilderness guide, and more recently author, researcher, and consultant. Nevin's research examines human-environmental interactions, primarily through the practices of outdoor therapies and nature-based approaches to healing and wellbeing. He lives on Vancouver Island, Canada.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780865719132
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- New Society Publishers, (15 August 2019)
- Number of Pages
- 304
- Weight
- 508 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 229 x 152 x 19 mm
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