Training
The Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) developed in this project provides a convenient and flexible distance learning opportunity, making the ecotherapy principles more accessible to a wider audience. It offers multiple benefits to both VET institutions and their learners, enabling professional development and widening access to innovative training resources.
The MOOC contains five modules in a user-friendly online format, making them accessible to a wide range of interested professionals, particularly those working as drug and alcohol counsellors. Participants will be able to engage with the course material at their own pace and schedule, allowing for a personalised and self-directed learning experience.
The five modules are:
What is ecotherapy
This module provides an introduction to ecotherapy, exploring its concepts, principles and therapeutic benefits.
Treatment of Substance Use Disorders: Is there room for ecotherapy?
This module examines the role of ecotherapy in the treatment of SUDs and how it can complement traditional therapeutic approaches.
Organising Indoor and Outdoor Ecotherapy Activities
This module provides practical guidelines for organising ecotherapy sessions, including both indoor and outdoor activities.
Special Considerations in Ecotherapy for People with SUDs
This module emphasises the special considerations and precautions necessary for the safe and effective use of ecotherapy in the treatment of SUDs.
Practical Ecotherapy Activity Ideas
This module offers a variety of practical ideas and activities for implementing ecotherapy in different settings and scenarios.