Description: For the first time in the English language, this book presents the theory behind Nature Therapy as well as guidelines for using it with children who have experienced stress or trauma. A 12-session programme to strengthen coping and resilience is described. A colour storybook for use within the programme is also included.
Brief description: Dr Ronen Berger, PhD. is the founder of Nature Therapy, Head of the Nature Therapy program at Tel Aviv University, Israel, and Head of the MA Drama Therapy program at the Academic College for Arts and Social, Israel. Professor Mooli Lahad PhD. is a senior medical psychologist and a renowned expert on trauma recovery and resilience for the individual, group and community. He is Founder and President of the Community Stress Prevention Center in North Israel, Professor of Psychology and Drama Therapy and Academic Director of the Institute for Expressive Art Therapy at Tel Hai College, Israel.
Review Quotes: Nature therapy is an innovative approach that has been shown to help children who have experience a variety of difficulties including violence, death, parental divorce and natural disaster... It is intended for children between 5 and 10 years old, however it could be adapted for younger children, adolescents and adults... The text is presented in a clear and accessible manner and offers a very detailed nature therapy program. The program may be of interest to therapists, counsellors and teachers who are interested in the theory behind nature therapy and integrating the program within their setting.--Play for Life