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Sustainable Nature Therapy in Inclusive Educational Environments: Research Findings and Methodological Recommendations

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The article presents an empirical study on the use of nature therapy in inclusive educational environments in Ukraine. It highlights the prevalent use of plant and color therapy, while zootherapy and sand therapy are less applied. The research underscores discrepancies between the theoretical endorsement and actual practice of nature therapy, with gender-specific tendencies and urban-rural differences. The study concludes that educators need updated scientific and methodological resources to effectively integrate nature therapy. Future research should focus on developing effective strategies for broader application in inclusive settings. Keywords: Inclusive Educational Environment, Therapy, Children with Special Educational Needs.

Source: European Journal of Sustainable Development

DOI: 10.14207/ejsd.2025.v14n1p121

Authors: Larysa Danylchuk, Yana Raievska, Yaroslava Yurkiv, Vadim Levitsky, Viktoriia Stynska, Nataliia Krasnova, Tetiana Kravchyna

Institutions: University of Luhansk, Interregional Academy of Personnel Management, Kamianets-Podіlskyi Ivan Ohiienko National University, Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University, Khmelnytskyi National University

Language: English

Topic: Outdoor and Experiential Education

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4407060856

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