Take advantage of nature’s therapeutic benefits with this guide for counselors, therapists, and educators who work with children, youth, and families.

The number of people seeking help for a wide range of mental health concerns is growing at an alarming rate. Unplugging from technology and reconnecting with the web of life is a powerful antidote to the anxiety and stress that tend to exacerbate so many of our mental health struggles.

Nature-Based Therapy addresses the underlying disconnection between humans and their ecological home, exploring theories and therapeutic practices designed for children, youth, and families, including:

• Developing sensory awareness of outer and inner landscapes
• Navigating risk in play
• Case examples with a diverse range of settings, intentions, and interventions

Dr. Nevin J. Harper is a Professor in the School of Exercise Science, Physical & Health Education at the University of Victoria, and a Registered Clinical Counsellor. His career has included stretches as a youth counsellor, outdoor skills instructor, shepherd, wilderness guide, and more recently author, researcher, and consultant. Nevin’s research examines human-environmental interactions, primarily through the practices of outdoor therapies and nature-based approaches to healing and wellbeing. He lives on Vancouver Island, Canada.

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Kathryn Rose was born in Toronto, Canada, and grew up in the Kitchener-Waterloo region of Southern Ontario. After graduating from York University, where she studied literature and philosophy, she relocated to Los Angeles, California.
She is the author of the METAL & LACE series, an Arthurian legend retelling with a steampunk twist.
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David Segal holds a Master's degree in Child and Youth Care from the University of Victoria and is registered with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. David offers presentations and workshops on cultivating health through contact with nature and has been contributing to the emerging field of eco-therapy through his work as a clinical counsellor serving youth and families. He lives and practices in Victoria, Canada. humannaturecounselling.ca

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