Nature-based interventions in social work practice and education: Insights from six nations

This paper presents findings from an investigation of nature-based practices, from the perspectives of 10 academics/educators from six nations. Participants engaged in a focus group exploring the prevalence and inclusion of nature in social work practice and education. While the study focused on ind...

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Published in:International social work 2023-11, Vol.66 (6), p.1686-1700
Main Authors: Slattery, Maddy, Ramsay, Sylvia, Pryor, Anita, Gallagher, Hilary, Norton, Christine Lynn, Nikkel, Lynette, Smith, Amanda, Knowles, Ben, McAuliffe, Donna
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic staff
Education
Healing
Professional practice
Professional training
Social work
Teachers
Well being
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Summary:This paper presents findings from an investigation of nature-based practices, from the perspectives of 10 academics/educators from six nations. Participants engaged in a focus group exploring the prevalence and inclusion of nature in social work practice and education. While the study focused on individual members’ experiences and perspectives, the findings highlight important context-specific factors for including nature within social work to reconnect humans with nature for health, well-being, healing, and justice. An Integrative Environmental Model for social work is proposed to assist future practice and education.
ISSN:0020-8728
1461-7234
DOI:10.1177/00208728221123160