We found that, in general, there seem to be several advantages for VET centres and Treatment centres in implementing ecotherapy curricula and treatment modalities. However, as became clear in the partners’ SWOT analysis, there are some barriers to consider, when…
In the past months the partners carried out comprehensive research activities: The current use of ecotherapy in project countries varies. Although the therapy is practised in all partner countries in one form or another and under different names, the common…
On the 20th and 21st of September we met with our partners from Germany, 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…
During our research phase, which consisted of extensive desk research and expert interviews, we found many strengths associated with ecotherapy. Among these are: Improvement of the rehabilitation process Reduction of stress and anxiety Interest of people in therapy centres in…
Eco-therapy 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,…
The research carried out in each partner country will explore the extent to which eco-therapy is part of the training programmes for trainers and educators. Each partner will collect existing initiatives and training programmes and review and identify elements related…
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…
