Ecopsychology recognizes a connection between
mental health and the natural environment and
explores ways in which psychological knowledge and
practices can contribute to the solution of
environmental problems. This course provides an
introduction to ecopsychology theory, findings and practices, and a survey of related research findings in environmental and conservation
psychology. Topics include health benefits
of natural settings, the development of
environmental identities, and promotion of
conservation behaviors. Students will be guided
toward self-reflection regarding their own
environmental identity, their motivations for
integrating environmental approaches into
their professional work, and ways to integrate ecopsychology
into their existing theory and practice base.
mental health and the natural environment and
explores ways in which psychological knowledge and
practices can contribute to the solution of
environmental problems. This course provides an
introduction to ecopsychology theory, findings and practices, and a survey of related research findings in environmental and conservation
psychology. Topics include health benefits
of natural settings, the development of
environmental identities, and promotion of
conservation behaviors. Students will be guided
toward self-reflection regarding their own
environmental identity, their motivations for
integrating environmental approaches into
their professional work, and ways to integrate ecopsychology
into their existing theory and practice base.
- Teacher: Thomas Doherty
- Teacher: Ryan Francis