Eco-Therapy

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Eco-Therapy

Eco – Therapy for people with substance abuse disorders

The project aspires to provide drug & alcohol abuse counsellors with a new and innovative tool for recovery and rehabilitation, the eco-therapy methodology.

Operated by: KMOP Education & Innovation Hub

CHALLENGE

Eco-therapy is a formal type of therapeutic treatment, which involves doing outdoor activities in nature. It can include activities that focus on: working in nature, such as gardening – experiencing nature, such as physical activity in nature, cycling, etc. Eco-therapy, especially structured eco-therapy that incorporates aspects of psychotherapy and CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) is found to be effective in managing health disorders. However, despite the research done in the field of eco-therapy and its impact on health disorders, this method is still not utilized in the field of substance abuse disorders in Europe.

The Project

Eco-Therapy

Project Number

2021-1-DE02-KA220-VET-000025287

Funded by

Erasmus+

Info & contacts

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Guide for therapy centers and VET institutions on ecotherapy for substance abuse disorders

The guide outlines the benefits, best practices and testimonies for the use of eco-therapy and provides practical guidelines on how to develop VET courses in the corresponding field.

Eco-therapy curriculum and Open Educational Resources

The curriculum aims to familiarize drug and alcohol abuse counsellors with eco-therapy so they can integrate it into their daily work

Eco-therapy digital toolkit for VET trainers

The digital toolkit is aimed at VET trainers who want to incorporate courses on eco-therapy in their teaching. It includes case studies on eco-therapy; Simulation exercises and role playing scenarios; Tests and quizzes; Questionnaires etc.

Eco-therapy MOOC

The curriculum on eco-therapy is also offered online for a larger number of interested professionals, mainly drug and alcohol abuse counsellors.

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