Sneak Peek
Explore different nature-based therapies
Course Code: SGP11
Course Duration: 20 hours (minimum, self paced study, commonly 2 to 8 weeks, less or longer as you need)
Nature is the most powerful healer. Learn how to include nature, whether animals, plants, gardens or natural landscapes, into professional therapies, as well as how to assess suitable ecotherapy sites.
- Develop a program of ecotherapy activities.
- Approach health and wellness holistically.
Ecopsychology is both an ideology and a therapeutic technique. At its core is the premise that human mind is created in a natural environment, even though it is shaped by the modern world around us.
Ecotherapy provides individuals with the opportunity to explore their relationship with nature. This can often be overlooked in other forms of therapy. Underlying ecotherapy is the idea that we can treat people’s psychological issues by enabling them to become spiritually closer to nature. So, the aim of ecopsychology is to remedy psychological problems by creating an emotional connection between nature and humans.
Ecotherapy helps us to look more closely at the world around us and become more aware of what is happening to nature. In doing so, ecotherapy also seeks to promote and maintain sustainability as people become more in tune with nature. From an ecological perspective, sustainability here can be described as where species and resources are balanced within a system such that resources are not depleted before they can be renewed naturally. In ecotherapy, people are encouraged to harmonise with the earth and its balance systems because personal wellbeing relies on the wellbeing of the earth. We are all part of one larger system.
If people can forge greater connections with the natural world, they should experience more positive wellbeing.
You will receive significant insight into incorporating ecotherapy into your professional practice or self-care routine after completing this course.
Course Content - What's covered in the course?
Lesson 1. Nature & Scope of Ecotherapy
Lesson 2. Theoretical Perspectives
Lesson 3. Clients in Ecotherapy
Lesson 4. Outdoor Ecotherapy with Plants
Lesson 5. Outdoor Ecotherapy with Animals
Lesson 6. Indoor Ecotherapy Activities
Lesson 7. Creative Arts Ecotherapy Activities
Lesson 8. Complimentary Therapies and Activities
Final Assessment
How This Course Works
- 20-hour, self-paced course
- Fully online
- Optional, very practical set tasks throughout
- Automated self-assessment tests
- 'Certificate of Completion' on achieving a 60% pass rate on a final assessment
This Course Is Suitable For
Psychologists, counsellors, youth workers, psychotherapists, creative therapists, horticulture therapists, and other health professionals.
People who wish to explore the benefits of therapy focusing on sustainability and harmony with the natural world.
Carers and those who would like to support a family member or friend.
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