An Overview of Ecotherapy Strategies to Promote and Expand Wellness for System-Involved Youth

Lala Doost

Training Description

This overview of ecotherapy training is designed to help provide strategies that system-involved youth (SIY) can use to connect with nature to improve well-being through mindfulness, nature immersion, and experiential learning. It offers a balance of structured activities and reflective moments while encouraging learning about the environment. By fostering a deeper connection with nature, youth  can also develop a sense of belonging and a greater appreciation for the world around them.

Learning Objectives

·        Identify at least three strategies to  reduce anxiety for system-involved youth through nature connection.

·        Acquire at least three self-reflective skills that can be utilized by system-involved youth for personal growth.