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Chalquist, C. (2009). A look at the ecotherapy research evidence. Ecopsychology, 1(2), 64-74.
Ecotherapy is a type of therapy that is used to promote healing by exploring the effects of a natural environment on the human mind. It includes - but is not limited to - horticultural therapy, animal-assisted therapy, and wilderness therapy. There are many benefits of ecotherapy being applied to real-life situations. For example, studies have demonstarted that when plants are added to the workplace, employee productivity and creativity increases. Additionally, the environment around us is incredibly integral to our development. For example, babies spend more time interacting with their physical surroundings than with their parents. As well as that, the presence of animals can help children ease aggresion and induce relaxation. Therapeutic gardening also comes with many benefits. It has helped the elderly in reducing isolation and has also benefitted those suffering from dementia. In conclusion, ecotherapy covers a wide range of therapies and can be integrated into our life on a daily basis. It can be as simple as spending some more time in nature to completely redesigning a workplace in order to ease stress and anxiety levels.
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