NatureBased Therapy, Dr. Nevin J. Harper
NatureBased Therapy, Dr. Nevin J. Harper
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Nature-Based Therapy
A Practitioner’s Guide to Working Outdoors with Children, Youth, and Families

Author: Dr. Nevin J. Harper, Kathryn Rose, David Segal

Narrator: Michael Puttonen

Unabridged: 12 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/09/2020


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

Reviews

Goodreads review by David on December 01, 2019

Disappointingly insubstantial. So much of the book seems spent on long-winded explanations of common sense practices (e.g. a section on how clients may need sessions inside an office sometimes for access to writing materials or consideration for disabled clients when outside) or long-winded and repe......more

Goodreads review by Meaghan on February 24, 2021

"This book is a valuable introduction to nature based therapy. The authors set a solid foundation for individual and group practices, addressing both the benefits and challenges of a clinical modality that goes far beyond just a "walk in the park". As an active wilderness guide and outdoor educator,......more

Goodreads review by Grace on April 09, 2024

UPDATE: I HAVE NOW FINISHED THIS BOOK. MY FIVE STAR REVIEW STANDS I havent finished this yet, but I have too! much! to say! to keep providing little updates. So!! OKAY!! 1) I think where I tend to acutely disagree with the practices of ecotherapy as thus far presented is the notion of ecotherapy as a......more

Goodreads review by Katarina on March 12, 2025

I started reading this book when completing my masters capstone project which integrated nature based therapy and dialectical behavior therapy skills, and finished the book post graduation. I think this book did a great job integrating educational content of nature based therapy and ecopsychology wh......more