The partners are currently developing an ecotherapy curriculum and Open Educational Resources aimed at introducing the topic to drug and alcohol abuse counsellors. The curriculum will consist of the following modules:
- What is ecotherapy? – Theories, general benefits, ecotherapy professionals, application of ecotheraapy
- Is there space for ecotherapy? – Physical and psychological well-being, therapy process, ecotherapy in practice, challenges
- Organising indoor and outdoor ecotherapy activities – planning, methods, learning, implementation
- Special considerations in ecotherapy for people with substance use disorders – suitability, barriers, the therapist’s role
- Practical ecotherapy activities – practical examples
The Curriculum shall enable and inspire drug and alcohol abuse counsellors to implement ecotherapy sessions in their everyday work.