Nature and Therapy

This book outlines the specific processes involved in conducting counselling and psychotherapy sessions in outdoor natural environments.

Martin Jordan is a chartered counselling psychologist, UKCP registered psychotherapist and counsellor. He is also a senior lecturer in counselling and psychotherapy and course leader for the postgraduate diploma in psychodynamic counselling at the University of Brighton, UK.

Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements. Introduction. The Healing Effects of Nature - Why Go Outdoors? The Field of Nature Based Therapies. The Therapeutic Relationship and Nature Based Therapy. Understanding the Range of Therapeutic Processes in Nature. Practice Issues in Moving Counselling and Psychotherapy Outdoors. Therapists' Stories - Taking Therapy Outside. Developing Your Own Therapeutic Relationship With Nature