Common library for Environmental & Eco-Counseling Courses taught by Thomas Doherty
- Teacher: Thomas Doherty
- Teacher: Philip Kolba
Common library for Environmental & Eco-Counseling Courses taught by Thomas Doherty
This course provides an introduction to
ecopsychological theory and surveys research that
supports the theoretical foundations of nature
based practices found in Ecotherapy, Wilderness
Therapy, and other Nature-based therapies. The
course also surveys related concepts, findings and
practices in psychology and counseling/therapy
that provide a foundation for conservation and
sustainability work, environmental education,
advocacy, and activism.
This course provides an opportunity to explore
ecopsychology concepts and nature based practices
in the context of a multi-day outdoor experience.
Topics include backcountry safety, outdoor
leadership, wilderness philosophy and
conservation, benefits of immersion in natural
settings and retreats from modern technologies;
multicultural rites of passage; and techniques for
counseling/therapy in the outdoors. The course
typically features an off-campus weeklong or
multi-weekend residential format including tent
camping along with other activities such as day
and/or overnight hiking; mindfulness and team
building exercises; and other nature based and/or
adventure based activities. Outdoor experience not
required. There is a course fee.
This course explores the experience of death and loss and
addresses the clinical applications of family systems approach to
treatment of traumatic loss, anticipatory grief, complicated
grief, bereavement, end-of-life choices, and psycho-spiritual
crises. A portion of this course emphasizes clinical case
conceptualization and treatment planning. A focus is on the
meaning making process through creative and contemplative
interventions that help mediate the experience of loss and grief.




The Lewis & Clark Community Counseling Center is a clinical training facility for graduate students completing degree programs in the Department of Counseling Psychology. Student-trainees work under faculty supervision to provide therapy services to clients from Oregon and Washington area. Lewis & Clark faculty instructs and supervises trainees in practicum and internship courses at the Center.
The Center offers individual, couples, family, and group therapy to address a broad range of mental health, addiction/substance use, and relational concerns. Additionally, the center offers outreach and consultation services including workshops and seminars. Clients are generally from the community at large.This course explores the experience of death and loss and
addresses the clinical applications of family systems approach to
treatment of traumatic loss, anticipatory grief, complicated
grief, bereavement, end-of-life choices, and psycho-spiritual
crises. A portion of this course emphasizes clinical case
conceptualization and treatment planning. A focus is on the
meaning making process through creative and contemplative
interventions that help mediate the experience of loss and grief.





