Terapie mezi stromy – Táborský Adam (2023)

The growing interest in nature lately is also reflected in therapeutic work. Nature offers a different dimension of experience compared to a therapeutic chair; psychologists and therapists are increasingly working therapeutically among the trees. Going outside with a client is definitely not just a last-resort solution – when we walk and talk, our mind and body integrate. If we are stuck in something, we find that movement and walking forward help us. Physical movement also aids in tuning into the rhythm of the client's movements, which is a physical form of empathy. Nature therapy also has positive effects on the psychologists and therapists themselves, who are exposed to the stories and experiences of their clients. Nature therapy increases their usual physical activity, which helps mitigate the negative impacts of more sedentary approaches to therapy. The book presents the theoretical foundations and practical dimensions of nature therapy, focusing on walking and mindfulness in nature, providing numerous case studies, attempting to define good practice, justifying the benefits of psychotherapy in nature, and explaining why it makes sense in practice to exchange four walls for trees and what to watch out for.