Ecotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice

by Martin Jordan, Joe Hinds

In this thought-provoking book, Jordan and Hinds provide a comprehensive exploration of this emerging area of practice. Divided into three parts, the book offers a unique examination of a range of theoretical perspectives, unpacks the latest research and provides a wealth of illuminating practice examples, with a number of chapters dedicated to authors' own first-hand experiences of the positive psychological effects of having contact with nature.

Whilst the idea of using nature to improve mental and emotional wellbeing has existed for many years, growing levels of interest in holistic, reciprocal relationships with nature have led to the development of ecotherapy as an explicit field of research. This is the much needed academically rigorous, yet engaging, introduction for counselling and psychotherapy students new to the subject as well as experienced professionals wanting to expand their understanding of this fast paced area of study and practice.

Genres: Nonfiction, Nature, Counselling, Psychology

224 pages, Paperback

Published June 10, 2016

Reviews

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Important work, and I love the material, but the book is very repetitive (as is often the case with books composed of chapters by separate authors). Slow read.

[Kei · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must-read for anyone learning or interested in Environmental Psychology.

[Ashton E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved this! I found it very helpful and practical for learning more about the wide range of what can be considered ecotherapy and some ways people are defining it.