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The benefits of interacting with nature for our social, cognitive, and physical wellbeing are well documented. But how practical is it to take therapy into nature, or bring nature into therapy? This evidence-based and accessible guide demonstrates easily workable, creative, tried-and-tested strategies for bringing nature into therapy. It includes simple and fun ready-to-go activity ideas. Using the life-course as a framework, the authors highlight the impact of nature at every stage of human development. From younger children to older adults, anyone can benefit from outdoor therapy, and different therapeutic offerings can be adapted to suit most individuals and groups. Resources are included to help assess a program's readiness to incorporate nature, create plans to take therapy outdoors (or bring the outside in), and evaluate the impact it could have for patients or clients. With testimonials from service users who have felt the benefits of nature-based practices, and case studies highlighting excellence in practice from health and social care professionals across various fields, this book will inspire and empower allied health and mental health practitioners to take their therapy practice outdoors.

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Nature-Based Allied Health Practice: Creative and Evidence Based Strategies is a wonderful and insightful book that explores the transformative power of nature as a therapeutic tool. As someone who has experienced the benefits of outdoor therapy in my practice as a music therapist, behavior analyst, and educator, I found this book to be an invaluable resource that offers a fresh perspective on the healing potential of nature. The authors expertly weave together personal anecdotes, scientific research, and practical tips to illustrate how being in nature can have a profound impact on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. In addition, the authors highlight the ways in which nature can complement therapeutic interventions in all fields. Who knew that there was such a powerful therapeutic tool waiting for you right outside your door to incorporate into your therapeutic practice. -- Marlene Sotelo, EdD, BCBA-D, MT-BC

Nature-Based Allied Health Practice: Creative and Evidence Based Strategies is a wonderful and insightful book that explores the transformative power of nature as a therapeutic tool. As someone who has experienced the benefits of outdoor therapy in my practice as a music therapist, behavior analyst, and educator, I found this book to be an invaluable resource that offers a fresh perspective on the healing potential of nature. The authors expertly weave together personal anecdotes, scientific research, and practical tips to illustrate how being in nature can have a profound impact on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. In addition, the authors highlight the ways in which nature can complement therapeutic interventions in all fields. Who knew that there was such a powerful therapeutic tool waiting for you right outside your door to incorporate into your therapeutic practice. -- Marlene Sotelo, EdD, BCBA-D, MT-BC Nature-Based Allied Health Practice: Creative and Evidence-Based Strategies will transform your perception of the power of nature and its infinite possibilities as a therapeutic tool. Utilizing their extensive knowledge, authors Amy Wagenfeld and Shannon Marder inspire readers to take therapy outdoors (or bring it inside) to increase cognitive function, regulate the sensory systems, and strengthen family ties. This evidence-based and accessible guide is a must-read for those interested in interacting with nature for social, cognitive, and physical well-being. Teeming with anecdotes, scientific research, and practical tips, Nature-Based Allied Health Practice educates and inspires while providing a fresh approach. -- Amy KD Tobik, Editor-in-Chief, Exceptional Needs Today Amy & Shannon's inspiring resource beautifully combines theory, evidence, and real life examples of nature based therapy. It uniquely positions nature based therapy as an evidence based intervention across the life span, empowering allied health professionals to confidently partner with nature for the wellbeing of our clients, communities and ourselves! -- Bronwyn Panter, Nature Occupational Therapist

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Amy Wagenfeld is an Occupational Therapist, an educator, researcher and author, and principal of Amy Wagenfeld | Design, a therapeutic design consultancy. Amy is a fellow of the AOTA, and has accreditations for evidence-based design, environmental modifications and healthcare garden design. She was recently awarded the AOTA Recognition of Achievement for her unique blending of occupational therapy and therapeutic design and the ASLA Outstanding Service Award. Amy is passionate about providing all people equitable, inclusive, and safe access to health promoting environments. Shannon Marder is an Occupational Therapist. She develops programs and curriculums for various age groups and education levels. She is eager to educate horticulture enthusiasts about public health and chronic conditions. She speaks at conferences and is a member of AOTA.

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