In an updated and expanded edition of this introduction to ecotherapy, Joe Hinds and Hayley Marshall explore how this growing area of practice is developing. Divided into four parts, this collection brings together a range of international expert voices in the field, exploring theoretical perspectives, unpacking the latest research and providing a wealth of illuminating practice and training examples. A number of chapters are dedicated to the authors' own experiences of the positive psychological effects of contact with nature. New to this edition: · Incorporates up-to-date content and research throughout the chapters. · New contributing authors add a wealth of international experience and knowledge to the core areas of theory, research, practice and education, including voices from Israel, Sweden and the US. · Includes a brand new section on education, looking at how ecotherapy principles can be incorporated into training programmes and supervision. · New chapters look at indigenous approaches to nature-based therapy, spiritual ecological practice, systemic practice and working with families. This is an ideal textbook for counselling and psychotherapy students new to the subject as well as experienced professionals wanting to expand their understanding of this fast-paced area of study and practice. “The book helps explore complex phenomena such as psychotherapy in the external environment. Clear, well detailed and applicable to practice. It is an emerging albeit important field that is likely to be organic and shaped by the ever-expanding evidence base. I think it may garner more interests as we starts to see psychotherapy/ ecotherapy as an art form.” ― Mark Edwards, Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing, University of Central Lancashire, UK “An excellent foundational book that includes important authors/scholars in the field. Needs updating on current research. I also think that adding NEW chapters about both research and practice by different authors would be interesting. I would also try to get voices of indigenous peoples, if possible as well as people of color – there are so many relationships to the natural world that are worth exploring. My own research is on the inclusion of ecotherapy in all mental health curriculums and how this work is critical in helping ourselves as helpers of others as well as a complete worldview of humanity/the natural world. The other thing I would consider adding is eco-grief due to the climate crisis.” ― Megan Delaney, Associate Professor of Counselling, Monmouth University, USA “This book is easy to read, and to navigate. It is concise yet supplies lots of information, examples and references for undergraduate students to use and follow up. Some case study examples from 1st nation peoples would be good and provide much needed balance currently missing from this field of study. The chapter on Buddhism could be argued to provide this, but the book is still very dominated by western approaches and would benefit enormously from input from some 1st nation people. Within the UK, the teaching of ecotherapy and adventure therapy within universities is very new, but interest is growing. The University of Highlands and Islands in Scotland now offer a post graduate course and Bangor University offer our third-year module only. We are currently looking at creating either an undergraduate or post graduate course at some point in the future. In respect to other countries, ecotherapy (and AT) are taught far more than in the UK e.g. The USA, Scandinavia, and Germany all have dedicated courses. The authors have created a wonderful and informative text. They have also successfully crossed the line between science and spirituality thereby provoking much thought and discussion. It will be an invaluable text for my students, both during their studies and beyond.” ― Trys Burke, Module Organiser Outdoor and Adventure Therapy, Bangor University, UK “I like the overall three-part structure of the book. I think it could be expanded into a more comprehensive text with some additional chapters. Transpersonal ecotherapy, ecospirituality, and earth-based RS received short-shrift in the previous edition. Cultural competence, humility, and diversity (RS and others). Chapter on The Role of Ecotherapy in Climate Change and Related Distress. MHC programs in America are slowly increasing awareness of ecotherapy because of COVID and climate change. I think the market will grow.” ― Paul Dean, Associate Professor in Counsellor Education, SUNY Plattsburgh, USA Joe Hinds is a Psychotherapist and Counsellor, and is Senior Lecturer in Counselling at the University of Greenwich, UK. Hayley Marshall is a practising Psychotherapist and Counsellor & certified Transactional Analyst. She is also a trainer and supervisor of Transactional Analysis at Red Kite Training, UK. Martin Jordan was a Counselling Psychologist, Psychotherapist and expert in the field of Ecotherapy. Formerly, he was a Senior Lecturer at