Therapy outdoors

American Horticultural Therapy Association

Advancing the practice of horticulture as therapy – lots of research, publications, reading lists etc.

BAPT British Association of Play Therapists

Promoting the art and science of Play Therapy and promoting high standards in the practice of Play Therapy for the public benefit.

Care Farming knowledge base

"Care farming is the therapeutic use of farming practices and is sometimes called social farming." Resources to learn about & get started, explore or develop care farming services, find a care farm near you, and read related research. Social Farms & Gardens.

Ecopsychology UK

Ecotherapy argues that our suffering arises out of broken relationships with what we call the natural world, This site provides information about ecopsychology in the UK and beyond, including: resources, history, practices, 'Edge of the Wild' annual ecopsychology gatherings, and practitioners.

Green Care Coalition

"Green Care refers to structured therapy or treatment programmes that take place in natural surroundings and recognise the instinctive connection between nature and health." The Coalition promotes high quality and cost effective green care services.

Healing Story Alliance

A resource for the use of story in healing. Events, publications, shared stories, resources and many useful links on this sensitive, informative site.

NHS Forest

'We inspire and support healthcare sites in transforming their green space for health, wellbeing and biodiversity. A nature-positive health service is vital for building stronger, healthier and more sustainable communities. We help sites to plan, plant and manage trees and woodlands to create habitats for wildlife and sustainable social spaces for people.'

NHS Forest: Therapeutic gardens

Examples of NHS healthcare sites with therapeutic gardens & how to create a therapeutic garden of your own.

Play Therapy International

International resource for therapeutic play, play therapy, filial play and creative arts therapies – research, resources & youtube channel

PTUK Play Therapy UK

UK Society for Play and Creative Arts Therapies – promoting the use of play and creative arts as ways of enabling children to reach their full potential: research, resources, training etc.

Thrive

Social & therapeutic horticulture – the process of working with plants to improve physical and psychological health, and communication and thinking skills, for people living with disabilities or ill health, or who are isolated, disadvantaged or vulnerable.

US Association for Play Therapy

Using the therapeutic power of play to communicate with and treat clients, particularly children. Useful Parents Corner to explain the theory/practice plus research and resources.