Martin Jordan - Böcker

Recent decades have seen an increasing interest in the healing and therapeutic potential of nature and interest in the potential of greencare interventions for the benefit of mental health. The field of nature based therapies is expanding in line with this interest. Nature and Therapy offers a unique contribution by outlining the specific processes involved in conducting counselling and psychotherapy sessions in outdoor natural environments.Central areas covered in the book include:A thorough exploration of the evidence for the psychological and healing potential of natural spacesDeveloping a therapeutic rationale for nature based therapeutic workUnderstanding the therapeutic relationship and the unique therapeutic processes that come into play in outdoor natural spacesTranslating indoor therapeutic work to outdoor contextsThe practicalities of setting up and running a therapy session outside of a room environmentExperiential exercises to explore the therapeutic potential of natureMartin Jordan offers a clear outline of how to set up and hold a therapeutic session outdoors. Using case examples Nature and Therapy explores both the practicalities and the therapeutic processes that come into play in an outdoor natural setting. The book will be of use to counsellors, psychotherapists, arts therapists, psychologists and health professionals who are interested in taking their therapeutic work into natural environments and outdoor spaces.

Recent decades have seen an increasing interest in the healing and therapeutic potential of nature and interest in the potential of greencare interventions for the benefit of mental health. The field of nature based therapies is expanding in line with this interest. Nature and Therapy offers a unique contribution by outlining the specific processes involved in conducting counselling and psychotherapy sessions in outdoor natural environments.Central areas covered in the book include:A thorough exploration of the evidence for the psychological and healing potential of natural spacesDeveloping a therapeutic rationale for nature based therapeutic workUnderstanding the therapeutic relationship and the unique therapeutic processes that come into play in outdoor natural spacesTranslating indoor therapeutic work to outdoor contextsThe practicalities of setting up and running a therapy session outside of a room environmentExperiential exercises to explore the therapeutic potential of natureMartin Jordan offers a clear outline of how to set up and hold a therapeutic session outdoors. Using case examples Nature and Therapy explores both the practicalities and the therapeutic processes that come into play in an outdoor natural setting. The book will be of use to counsellors, psychotherapists, arts therapists, psychologists and health professionals who are interested in taking their therapeutic work into natural environments and outdoor spaces.

New Shapes of Reality (1968) examines the works and thoughts of A.N. Whitehead, a major philosopher of great originality whose work touches all our preoccupations – but who fell out of favour and became rather obscure. This book encourages a Whitehead revival, and stresses a point of importance to any who wish to understand this great modern philosopher – there is more than one way of looking at the universe. You can see things either as material existing in space, or as events which create their own conditions as they come and go. The exploration of the latter prospect is the true excitement to be found in Whitehead.

New Shapes of Reality (1968) examines the works and thoughts of A.N. Whitehead, a major philosopher of great originality whose work touches all our preoccupations – but who fell out of favour and became rather obscure. This book encourages a Whitehead revival, and stresses a point of importance to any who wish to understand this great modern philosopher – there is more than one way of looking at the universe. You can see things either as material existing in space, or as events which create their own conditions as they come and go. The exploration of the latter prospect is the true excitement to be found in Whitehead.

In this thought-provoking book, Jordan and Hinds provide a comprehensive exploration of this emerging area of practice. Divided into three parts, the book offers a unique examination of a range of theoretical perspectives, unpacks the latest research and provides a wealth of illuminating practice examples, with a number of chapters dedicated to authors' own first-hand experiences of the positive psychological effects of having contact with nature.Whilst the idea of using nature to improve mental and emotional wellbeing has existed for many years, growing levels of interest in holistic, reciprocal relationships with nature have led to the development of ecotherapy as an explicit field of research. This is the much needed academically rigorous, yet engaging, introduction for counselling and psychotherapy students new to the subject as well as experienced professionals wanting to expand their understanding of this fast paced area of study and practice.

Building on the success of the first edition, this thought-provoking volume provides a comprehensive exploration of the developing field of ecotherapy, exploring our reciprocal relationship with nature and the therapeutic benefits of contact with natural spaces. Expanded into four parts, it offers a unique examination of a range of theoretical perspectives, unpacks the latest research and provides a wealth of illuminating practice and training examples.New to this edition:Fresh insights and updated research integrated throughout every chapterNew contributing authors from the UK, Israel, Sweden and the US, adding a wealth of international experience and knowledge to the core areas of ecotherapy A brand-new section on education, exploring how ecotherapy principles can be incorporated into training programmes and supervisionExpanded material on rewilding therapy, spiritual ecological practice, systemic practice and exploring the self in natureWritten by a team of international experts in the field, Ecotherapy remains an essential introduction to this fast-growing area of therapeutic practice.