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This textbook explores the relationship between the natural world and psychological well-being. It draws upon a wide context, brings the experience of our existence as part of the wider natural world to the forefront throughout, and relates it to therapy practice in mainstream settings.

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Context of the Human-Nature Relationship.- The Importance of Place.- The Rhythms of Existence.- The Natural Body.- The Nature of Healing.- Who Am I?.- A Spiritual Existence.- Natural Integration

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Charlotte Harkness is Deputy Course Leader for the professional doctorate at the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling (NSPC), UK. She is vice-chair of the Society of Psychotherapy and vice-chair of the organising committee for the first World Congress for Existential Therapy.

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