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.