Being in nature: an innovative framework for incorporating nature in therapy with older adults.
This article describes a creative framework in which nature is incorporated in therapy with older adults. Using an example from practice, it illustrates how the integration of concepts from the narrative approach and the innovative nature therapy framework can help older people expand their perspectives, connect with strength, and expand their coping strategies, while gaining a wider sense of acceptance and completion in life.
Berger
Ronen
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Nature-Therapy Center, Israeli Ministry of Education and CSPC, Kibbutz Snir, Israel. ronenbw@hotmail.com
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000523:psychology; D000739:Anecdotes as Topic; D001294:Attitude to Health; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology*; D012648:Self Care / Q000523:psychology; D029181:Spirituality; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control*