Nature informed therapy: An emerging field

Ecological art therapy is an emerging field that uses natural objects as well as outdoor spaces to encourage healing with enriched connection with the natural world. When outside, the senses are naturally awakened for present moment awareness. Meaning making shifts as objects such as leaves and sticks are selected, held, arranged and placed with specific prompts and questions in mind. As an emerging art therapist, this way of working outside allows for an expanded field of art therapy with nature as supportive co-therapist.