Ecopsychology is the field of inquiry concerned, with the human-nature relationship. As a species,, we came of age embedded in the natural world, and, that need for nature still resides in our bodies,, minds, and spirit. A substantial body of, scientific evidence demonstrates the physical and, psychological benefits of interacting with, nature. There is a growing interest in this area, of psychology as we recognize the decreased, presence of nature in our lives; the exponential, growth of technology in daily living; and the, awareness of global climate change and the role, psychology has to play in addressing it., Ecopsychology recognizes that one of the central, challenges of our time is to integrate our, embeddedness within the natural world with our, scientific culture and our technological selves., This course guides students toward, self-reflection regarding their environmental, identity and their "sense of place"; it explores, the motivations for integrating ecological, perspectives into academic and professional work;, and it addresses the interrelationship between, human and planetary health and wellbeing.
- Teacher: Christopher Russo