ERIC Number: EJ1281682
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
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ISSN: ISSN-1066-8926
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Exploring the Benefits of Ecotherapy-Based Activities at an Urban Community College
Kras, Nicole
Community College Journal of Research and Practice, v45 n2 p117-123 2021
Ecotherapy-based experiences have been shown to provide multiple benefits such as improved cognitive functioning, increased overall well-being and improved mental and physical health. Few, if any studies have considered the benefits of providing these types of experiences for urban community college students. This pilot study introduces an eco-art based workshop and an animal-assisted therapy interactive presentation as case examples to demonstrate the potential benefits that these types of experiences can have on this population. Based on these preliminary findings, the benefits of these activities can be grouped into three themes: (1) General satisfaction with experience, (2) Opportunity for self-expression, and (3) Awareness of stress-reduction.
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Urban Areas, Two Year College Students, Workshops, Art Therapy, Animals, Natural Resources, Ecological Factors, Program Effectiveness, Student Satisfaction, Self Expression, Stress Management, Well Being, Art Products, Creative Activities
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: New York (New York)
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