| Course title | Wellbeing and Therapy in Natural Environments |
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| Course code | USS/YWTNE |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture |
| Level of course | unspecified |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Winter and summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Status of course | unspecified |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
| Course availability | The course is available to visiting students |
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
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Wellbeing and Therapy in Natural Environments introduces students to the theoretical and practical foundations of promoting wellbeing through guided activities in natural settings. The course draws on psychology, pedagogy, environmental education, nature-based interventions, mindfulness, and therapy-informed approaches. It explores how contact with green and blue spaces can support relaxation, emotional regulation, cooperation, self-reflection, nature connectedness, and psychological resilience. Current research suggests that nature-based activities may contribute to improvements in mood, anxiety, depression, stress recovery, hope, and subjective wellbeing, although outcomes depend on the type of activity, facilitation, participant needs, and context. The course is delivered as a one-day experiential outdoor block in nature. Students will take part in structured individual and group activities, including sensory awareness, mindful walking, grounding, reflective tasks, cooperative exercises, and creative nature-based practices. Special attention will be paid to the ethical and safety aspects of working outdoors, including psychological safety, boundaries of non-clinical helping practice, informed participation, accessibility, and risk assessment.
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester |
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