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With Nature in Mind: The Ecotherapy Manual for Mental Health Professionals
Andy Mcgeeney
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What is ecotherapy, how does it relate to mental health, and how can it reduce emotional distress and promote general wellbeing? This book explains how a deeper connection to nature can improve quality of life, by combining the therapeutic power of mindfulness and being out in the natural world. Examining the latest psychological research evidence into how and why the natural world has such a positive effect on us, this book shows how best to utilise these therapeutic connections in practice. 100 nature-based activities are included, from experiencing the full force of the wind, to creating a ... Read more
What is ecotherapy, how does it relate to mental health, and how can it reduce emotional distress and promote general wellbeing? This book explains how a deeper connection to nature can improve quality of life, by combining the therapeutic power of mindfulness and being out in the natural world. Examining the latest psychological research evidence into how and why the natural world has such a positive effect on us, this book shows how best to utilise these therapeutic connections in practice. 100 nature-based activities are included, from experiencing the full force of the wind, to creating a ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
593g
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781785920240
SKU
V9781785920240
Shipping Time
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Ref
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About Andy Mcgeeney
Andy McGeeney is a freelance ecotherapist and has worked with ecotherapy for over 25 years, including running projects and training workshops. He was appointed as Psychologist Specialising in Ecotherapy to the North East London Foundation Trust from 2009-2011. Andy is a visiting lecturer in ecotherapy to the University of East London and Birkbeck College London. He lives in Essex, UK. ... Read more
Reviews for With Nature in Mind: The Ecotherapy Manual for Mental Health Professionals
Research suggests that modern urban environments can have negative effects on mental health whilst contact with green spaces can have positive effects. This timely book, drawing on wealth of research evidence, is an excellent guide to the theory and practice of ecotherapy. It deserves to be read by researchers, practitioners, trainers and students.
Dr David Harper, Reader in Clinical ... Read more
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