Nature, Health, Access: The Restorative Effects of Nature Date: SAT June 28 Time: 9:00am PDT Location: Lewis & Clark, TBD Are there issues regarding access to healthy natural spaces in our community? How can we determine needs and solutions? This workshop will review some of the latest findings regarding the health benefits of green spaces and near-by… Continue reading June Workshop: Nature, Health, Access: The Restorative Effects of Nature
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WORKSHOP: Applying Classic Theories of Human Development in the Context of Nature and Social Justice
Applying Classic Theories of Human Development in the Context of Nature and Social Justice This interdisciplinary talk, suitable for counselors and educators, looks at some classic theories of human development in the modern context of people’s relationship to nature and other species. For example, we will integrate Piaget’s theory of cognitive development with educator David… Continue reading WORKSHOP: Applying Classic Theories of Human Development in the Context of Nature and Social Justice
Ecopsychology in Counseling Certificate
Accepting New Students! Ecopsychology in Counseling Certificate Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education & Counseling Portland, Oregon USA Lewis & Clark’s Ecopsychology in Counseling Certificate explores the relationships between mental health, wellbeing, and the natural environment and investigates ways counseling psychologists can contribute to conservation and sustainability. The courses draw on a robust body… Continue reading Ecopsychology in Counseling Certificate
SAVE THE DATE :: Earth Day 2011 at Esalen
Master of Two Worlds: Manifesting Personal Sustainability in Your Life and Work Weekend of April 22-24, 2011 [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] In this Earth Day workshop, Thomas Joseph Doherty, a specialist in ecopsychology, will weave… Continue reading SAVE THE DATE :: Earth Day 2011 at Esalen
Greening our minds: How nature nurtures the brain
Thomas Doherty was featured in Detroit’s Metro Times on the topic of ecopsychology, green spaces, and the restorative aspects of gardening. See article below as published originally HERE. Greening our minds How nature nurtures the brain By Larry Gabriel Last week’s sunshine and warmth had me out raking and picking up the yard in anticipation… Continue reading Greening our minds: How nature nurtures the brain