Partner meeting in Athens
On 1 and 2 June the Eco-Therapy partners met in Athens for the third partners’ meeting – due to some problems it was a hybrid meeting. Fortunately, we were able to work well together over the distance. We worked very…
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Eco-Therapy: Newsletter #2
Unveil the healing potential of ecotherapy for individuals struggling with substance abuse disorders. The Eco-Therapy project, funded by the European Union, introduces an innovative approach to vocational training and treatment centers. Their newly completed guide offers practical resources and knowledge,…
Guide available
We are glad to announce that our Guide for therapy centres and vocational training institutions on ecotherapy for substance abuse disorders is now available. The Guide is based on the results of desk and field research carried out by the…
Eco-Therapy – Guide coming soon
In the coming weeks we will be able to finalise and share with you the Guide for Therapy Centres and Vocational Training Institutions on the use of ecotherapy in the treatment of substance misuse disorders. The guide will include findings…
Eco-Therapy: Newsletter #1
We are thrilled to present Eco-Therapy’s inaugural newsletter, delving into the incredible potential of ecotherapy for individuals with substance abuse disorders. Explore the innovative approach, the multitude of benefits, and the ongoing efforts to integrate ecotherapy into vocational training and…
Partner meeting in Göttingen
On the 20th and 21st of September we met with our partners from Denmark, Greece, Portugal and Spain in Göttingen (Germany) for the first transnational meeting of the project. At this meeting, the partners had the opportunity to discuss the…
The benefits of ecotherapy
What is ecotherapy? What are its benefits? Find answers to these and other questions about ecotherapy on the project website of our Eco-Therapy project.
What exactly is ecotherapy?
Ecotherapy is an umbrella term that encompasses a range of practices (Chaudhury & Banerjee, 2020). Social and therapeutic horticulture includes activities such as passive appreciation of gardens, active gardening or vegetable growing. Animal assisted therapy uses domesticated animals (e.g. dogs,…
Project flyer for Eco-Therapy available
Our project flyer for the Eco-Therapy project is now available. You can download it in English and German.
Research on the use of ecotherapy
The consortium is currently conducting research activities in each partner country. The aim is to explore the extent to which ecotherapy is part of the training programmes for trainers and educators. Each partner will collect existing initiatives and training programmes…
Eco-Therapy – Kick-off
In May 2022, the five partners met for the first time for a kick-off meeting online to discuss the project in detail and plan the first steps of the project. The partnership had never worked together before and we were…
Eco-Therapy – Launch of project website
The project page of the Eco-Therapy project is now up and running – in future, all relevant information on the project as well as resources and results will be published there. Click here to go to the website.
New project on nature therapy
We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded a new project “Eco-Therapy” on the topic of nature therapy with partners from Spain, Portugal, Greece and Denmark. The project is based in VET and aims to create innovative resources…