Taking your Practice Outside
What you'll learn
To understand the theoretical foundations of nature-based therapy
To explore the different types of nature-based interventions and their applications
To develop the skills and knowledge necessary to incorporate nature-based interventions into clinical practice
To understand the ethical considerations of using nature-based interventions in therapy.
Requirements
No experience is necessary but previous experience working in a therapuetic setting would be beneficial to give context to some of the case studies we explore
Description
Nature has always been a source of comfort, inspiration, and healing for people. Those good feelings of time spent in natural environments are becoming more well known for their mental health benefits and in response to that, therapists have begun to harness nature's restorative capacity by challenging convention and offering therapy outdoors. This course is designed to explore the therapeutic benefits of nature and how they can be used to enhance client emotional, psychological, and physical wellbeing.In this course, students will learn about the theoretical foundations of nature-based therapy, the different types of nature-based interventions, and how to apply them in various settings. They will also explore the role of nature in promoting mindfulness, stress reduction, and overall health.Throughout the course, students will learn how to incorporate nature-based interventions into their clinical practice. Students will explore what works for promoting change as well as safety and other considerations to this form of therapy.By the end of this course, students will have gained an understanding of the therapeutic benefits of nature and how they can be used to promote healing and wellbeing. They will also have developed the skills, safety and knowledge necessary to integrate nature-based interventions into their clinical practice. The course includes tips for successfully promoting your nature based therapy offering to potential clients.
Overview
Section 1: Introduction
Lecture 1 Introduction to Nature Based Therapy
Lecture 2 Clinicians Relationship to Nature
Section 2: Eco-Therapy and Related Disciplines
Lecture 3 Eco Therapy
Lecture 4 Types of Eco-Therapy: Adventure Therapy
Lecture 5 Types of Eco-Therapy: Gardening and horticulture-based therapies
Lecture 6 Types of Eco-Therapy: Animal-assisted therapies
Lecture 7 Types of Eco-Therapy: Care farming
Section 3: What is Nature Based Therapy?
Lecture 8 Definition of Nature Based Therapy
Lecture 9 Foundational Theories
Lecture 10 Why Nature Based Therapy/Benefits
Lecture 11 Understand What Works
Lecture 12 Research: Helpful Factors of Outdoor Therapy Experiences
Lecture 13 The Importance of Nature to Wellbeing - 5 Proven Benefits
Lecture 14 The Human Nature Connection
Section 4: Ethical Considerations
Lecture 15 Ethical Considerations with Nature Based Therapy
Lecture 16 Respecting Indigenous Ways
Lecture 17 Case Study: Aboriginal Culture and Nature Based Therapy
Section 5: Trail Awareness and Safety
Lecture 18 Trail Awareness and Safety during Sessions
Lecture 19 Case Study: A Look at some of the Challenges
Lecture 20 Research into Integrating Nature Based Therapy into One's Practice
Section 6: Gettting Your Sessions Started
Lecture 21 Successfully Promoting your Practice
Lecture 22 Questions to Guide your Practice
Lecture 23 Suggested Clothing and Equipment List
In this course, students will learn about the theoretical foundations of nature-based therapy, the different types of nature-based interventions, and how to apply them.,This course is designed to explore the therapeutic benefits of nature for counselors and how they can be used to enhance client emotional, psychological, and physical wellbeing.,Throughout the course, students will learn how to incorporate nature-based interventions into their clinical practice,By the end of this course, students will have gained an understanding of the therapeutic benefits of nature and how they can be used to promote healing and wellbeing.,They will also have developed the skills and knowledge necessary to integrate nature-based interventions into their clinical practice.
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