Ecotherapy is the field of inquiry concerned with, the human-nature relationship and includes a, substantial body of evidence demonstrating the, physical and psychological benefits of interacting, with nature. A basic tenet of the field is that, our inner worlds and the outer world are, intimately connected. The need for nature still, resides in our bodies, minds, and spirit. From an, ecotherapy perspective, a central challenge of our, time is the integration of our connection with, nature with our scientific culture and our, technological selves. As such, ecotherapy has a, role to play in addressing such issues as the, decreased presence of nature in our lives; the, exponential growth of technology in daily living;, and the impact of global climate change. This, course guides students toward self-reflection, regarding their environmental identity and their, "sense of place". It also explores the motivations, for integrating ecological perspectives into, academic and professional work.
- Teacher: Christopher Russo