Amidst our collaborative efforts, the partners are currently immersed in the development of an ecotherapy curriculum and accompanying Open Educational Resources (OER) tailored specifically for drug and alcohol abuse counselors. This initiative aims to introduce and equip counselors with the…
We are glad to announce that our Guide for therapy centres and vocational training institutions on ecotherapy for substance abuse disorders is now available. The Guide is based on the results of desk and field research carried out by the…
In the coming weeks we will be able to finalise and share with you the Guide for Therapy Centres and Vocational Training Institutions on the use of ecotherapy in the treatment of substance misuse disorders. The guide will include findings…
Today marked another milestone as the consortium convened online to deliberate on the project’s implementation and future strides. In the forthcoming weeks, we anticipate finalizing and disseminating the Guide for Therapy Centers and Vocational Training Institutions on Ecotherapy for Substance…
While our research underscores the myriad benefits of incorporating ecotherapy into the curricula of Vocational Education and Training (VET) centers and treatment facilities, it also unveils notable barriers that warrant consideration. One of the primary challenges lies in the lack…
We are thrilled to present Eco-Therapy’s inaugural newsletter, delving into the incredible potential of ecotherapy for individuals with substance abuse disorders. Explore the innovative approach, the multitude of benefits, and the ongoing efforts to integrate ecotherapy into vocational training and…
Our recent collaborative research has shed light on the varied landscape of ecotherapy practices across several project countries. Despite the diverse manifestations of ecotherapy in different regions, a common thread binds them together: the absence of official recognition as a…
On the 20th and 21st of September we met with our partners from Denmark, Greece, Portugal and Spain in Göttingen (Germany) for the first transnational meeting of the project. At this meeting, the partners had the opportunity to discuss the…
What is ecotherapy? What are its benefits? Find answers to these and other questions about ecotherapy on the project website of our Eco-Therapy project.
Ecotherapy is an umbrella term that encompasses a range of practices (Chaudhury & Banerjee, 2020). Social and therapeutic horticulture includes activities such as passive appreciation of gardens, active gardening or vegetable growing. Animal assisted therapy uses domesticated animals (e.g. dogs,…
Our project flyer for the Eco-Therapy project is now available. You can download it in English and German.
The consortium is currently conducting research activities in each partner country. The aim is to explore the extent to which ecotherapy is part of the training programmes for trainers and educators. Each partner will collect existing initiatives and training programmes…
In May 2022, the five partners met for the first time for a kick-off meeting online to discuss the project in detail and plan the first steps of the project. The partnership had never worked together before and we were…
The project page of the Eco-Therapy project is now up and running – in future, all relevant information on the project as well as resources and results will be published there. Click here to go to the website.
We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded a new project “Eco-Therapy” on the topic of nature therapy with partners from Spain, Portugal, Greece and Denmark. The project is based in VET and aims to create innovative resources…