In a bid to promote the profound connection between nature and mental health, a new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Ecotherapy has been launched, offering free access to a wealth of knowledge and practical insights. The course, available online,…
In a virtual gathering, the last transnational meeting for the two-year-long Erasmus+ Eco-Therapy project unfolded on January 18 and 19, 2024, bringing together all members of the international consortium. The video conferencing event was pivotal in solidifying the concluding aspects…
We are glad to announce that our Guide for therapy centres and vocational training institutions on ecotherapy for substance abuse disorders is now available. The Guide is based on the results of desk and field research carried out by the…
Today our consortium met again online to discuss the project implementation and next steps. In the coming weeks we will finalise the first outcome of the project: Guide for Therapy Centres and Vocational Training Institutions on cotherapy for Substance Use…
Today, the consortium met again online to discuss the implementation of the project and the next steps. In the coming weeks, we will be able to finalise and share with you all the Guide for Therapy Centres and Vocational Training…
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 eco-therapy. 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…
