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- What is a Green PrescriptionThere is mounting medical evidence showing that contact with the natural environment improves mental and physical health.
- Technology in outdoor educationThis presentation was given by Ian Boyle at the ORIC in August 2008. Many of the slides led to practical demonstrations of software like Google Earth, Picasa, Panaromio and other web 2.0 technologies.
- anthrozoology.org | Research in Human-Animal InteractionAnthrozoology is the study of the relationships between humans and animals. Anthrozoology is unique in that it studies the role of animals in the lives of humans, and vice versa. It has been called many other things, including "human animal interaction", and the "human animal bond".
- Animal-assisted therapy - WikipediaAnimal-assisted therapy (AAT) is a type of therapy that involves an animal with specific characteristics becoming a fundamental part of a person's treatment.
- Buildering - WikipediaBuildering (also known as urban climbing, structuring, or stegophily) is the act of climbing on (usually) the outside of buildings and other artificial structures.
- Overview and research - Learning and playing outdoorsA growing body of research indicates that direct, frequent experience with the natural world produces positive physical, mental and emotional benefits. However, access to access to nature and outdoor play has fallen dramatically.
- The Outdoor Experience Program: Wilderness journeys for improved relationships with self, others and healthy adventureAdventure therapy within a TOE program centres on engagement of a ?healthy? group in appropriate adventure activities, towards an aim of maximising helpful or ?therapeutic? outcomes for individuals.
- Economic benefits of accessible green spaces for physical and mental healthThe overall aim of the study was to investigate the economic benefits, in terms of physical and mental health, of changes in the provision of accessible greenspace.
- Why go bush? A look at the aims, practices and wellbeing impacts of therapeutic outdoor adventure interventions in Australia - ORIC Conference 2008 - Anita PryorA recently completed study into wilderness/ adventure therapy practice in Australia. Findings shed light on the professional foundations, distinctive models, and health and wellbeing benefits arising for participants of these experiences.
- Symposium on Experiential Education Research (SEER)SEER is a research symposium that provides a venue for researchers in the field of experiential education to present, discuss, and further develop their research ideas.
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