This course in ecotherapy focuses on broadening, and deepening the practice of psychotherapy by, extending the psychotherapeutic context to, include the natural world in which we live. We, will further our survey of research that supports, the theoretical foundations of ecotherapy found in, environmental and conservation psychology,, ecopsychology, evolutionary psychology, and, biophilia. Specific practices and methods that, incorporate nature into the therapeutic process, will be explored and students will have the, opportunity to practice these techniques. We will, explore topics such as environmental identity,, restorative effects of direct contact with, nature, a "sense of place," the concepts of a, Nature Language and Human Rewilding, and, contemporary influences that affect the, human-nature relationship. Ethical issues unique, to the practice of ecotherapy will be discussed.
- Teacher: Erin Partridge