Nature Therapy

"Get some fresh air." For centuries, that has been common
advice for those looking to find peace of mind, greater calm, a jolt of
inspiration, or a fresh perspective. Although the conventional wisdom is
generations old, it is only relatively recently that a robust body of
empirical evidence has begun to support nature's therapeutic properties.


Nature Therapy, in support of these efforts, makes a
compelling case for nature-based treatments, including history,
recommendations, and definitions, and offers a way in to remembering what
the mental health field has forgotten: how nature can augment traditional
medical treatments to restore, heal, and even prevent potential illness. The
book explores the risks, benefits, specific applications, and limitations of
modalities that include

* Forest bathing
* Horticultural
therapy
* Wilderness therapy
* Balneotherapy and hydrotherapy
*
Animal-assisted therapy

Additional chapters delve into special
topics, including the importance of urban green spaces, the intricacies of
nature-centered indoor design, the involvement in nature activism, and the
incorporation of nature therapy in the classroom setting. Each extensively
researched chapter features

* Practical guidelines and clinical case
examples that illustrate how to apply the concepts to practice
* Key
takeaways for ease of future reference
* Brief quizzes that
contextualize the evidence and aid in the retention of the information
*
Extensive resources and references that connect readers with additional
reliable sources of information

As applicable for psychiatrists as it
is illuminating for psychologists, addiction counselors, social workers,
educators, and others, Nature Therapy is an unrivaled guide to this
vibrant new area in mental health.