I have experience working in outdoor spaces with individuals that for specific reasons needed a different setting for therapy work.
Delivering therapy in outdoors spaces can be helpful for people who find an indoor therapy encounter too uncomfortable for some specific reasons. There is also evidence of restorative effects of time spent in natural settings which can improve a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Over the past decade, climate psychology has emerged as a crucial field of study. Climate change stands as one of the foremost threats to global health in the 21st century, prompting psychology to adapt and respond. The American Psychological Association’s seminal 2010 report on climate change identified six pivotal areas for psychological inquiry, including risk perception, the psychological and behavioral causes of climate change, psychosocial impacts, adaptation and coping strategies, psychosocial barriers to action, and the role of psychologists in addressing these issues.
Simultaneously, psychotherapists and clinical psychologists are increasingly confronting ecological loss, anxiety, and guilt within their patients and themselves. As they grapple with the deteriorating biosphere, they are also addressing the emotional and psychological toll it exacts on individuals and communities.
I actively integrate ecological concerns into therapeutic practice and understanding the profound impact of environmental issues on mental health and well-being.
