Course CodeSGP11Fee CodeSGDuration (approx)20 hoursQualificationCertificate of Completion Ecotherapy involves exposure to nature. People are encouraged to harmonise with the earth and its balance systems because personal wellbeing relies on the wellbeing of the earth. Explore different ways in which nature therapy seeks to promotes and maintain sustainability as people become more in tune with nature. Lesson Structure There are 8 lessons in this course: Nature & Scope of Ecotherapy Applications Ecopsychology What is Ecotherapy Need for Mental Health Interventions General Benefits of Nature on Wellbeing Ecotherapy Settings Care Farms Community Gardens Parks Wilderness Green Spaces Nature in Towns and Cities Terminology Lesson Review Theoretical Perspectives Ecological Theories Problems Associated with Built Environments Nature & Mental Health Research Is Direct Contact with Nature Necessary? Lesson Review Clients in Ecotherapy Psychological Wellbeing Benefits to Clients Physical Benefits to Clients Barriers to Getting Involved in Ecotherapy Psychological Issues -Biophobia, Agoraphobia, Autism Physical Issues -Mobility, Sensory Deficits Safe Practices – Hazards, Risks, Allergies, First Aid, Legalities, Insurance, Ethics Lesson Review Outdoor Ecotherapy with Plants Activities with Plants Harvesting Food Grow Your Own Food Foraging Conservation Projects Gardening Green Exercise, Green Gyms Blue Spaces Psychological Ecotherapy Activity – Fascination Therapy, Nature Meditation, Forest Bathing, Horticultural Therapy, etc Using the Senses – Taste, Sound, Smell. Touch, Sight Extreme Weather Lesson Review Outdoor Ecotherapy with Animals Ecotherapy with Animals Bird Watching Photography Pets Pet Therapy Equine Therapy Farms Interacting with Wildlife Water Using the Senses Lesson Review Indoor Ecotherapy Activities Electronically Engaging with Nature Photographs Stargazing Growing plants Indoors Cut Flowers Touching Nature Arts and Crafts Indoor Pets/ Animals Lesson Review Creative Arts Ecotherapy Activities Therapeutic Photography Writing Poetry Art Music Drama Dance Play Therapy Lesson Review Complementary Therapies and Activities Walking Relaxation Mindfulness Counselling in Nature Silence Other Modalities Our Connection with Nature Lesson Review Final Assessment Who is this course for? This is suitable for – Psychologists Counsellors Health professionals Youth Worker Carers Support family member or friend Studying made to suit you Enrol at any time and start studying immediately. Work through at your own pace - there are no deadlines for this course. Automated self assessment tests pop up at the end of each lesson - review your results and re-do the tests if you wish. The Short Course is completed with an automated exam - if you achieve a 60% pass in the exam, you immediately receive a downloadable certificate of completion with your name on it. Developed by a school with 40+ years experience in education HOW TO ENROL Click box below on left hand side -follow instructions. IF YOU NEED ADVICE - click here to use our FREE ADVISORY SERVICE