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

Care farming is the therapeutic use of farming practices, providing health, social or educational care services for one or a range of vulnerable groups of people. Part of 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.

Garden Forever

Huge range of articles and links on horticultural therapy & gardening with disabilities, for all ages, abilities and lifestyles, plus tips and how-tos.

Garden Therapy Notes

Providing inspiring information on gardening, horticultural therapy, herbs, and nature connection – lots of articles on therapeutic gardening and HT activities.

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.

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.