Ecotherapy for Students and Practitioners: Reimagining the Field of International Education
For Diversity Abroad's 2022 Global Inclusion Conference , I proposed a session entitled Ecotherapy in Education Abroad. This discussion was designed to introduce ecotherapy to international education practitioners, quite possibly for the first time. Unfortunately, the session was not accepted, likely due to the newness of the topic, especially within the context of study abroad and DEIJ, I was also the only presenter, and there were undoubtedly tons of other more current/relevant topics proposed simultaneously (a couple that I was also part a part of). Timing is Everything and nevertheless, I continued understanding how a nature-centered mindset and approach to teaching, learning, and healing is an invaluable resource not just for student development/support and professional well-being, but the restoration and good stewardship of the entire planet. Taking a step back, my awareness of the term "ecotherapy" and how it is a professional practice began in 2000. Sheltering ...