Ecotherapy is a mental health treatment drawing from western and indigenous cultures. It encompasses holistic, nature-based methods of physical and psychological healing for individuals and communities. Engage in self­ exploration and the Ecosocial perspective of how we affect and are affected by the world we live in. Explore nature-based mental health methods through reading, writing, and experiences. Examine research on nature­ based treatments for self- efficacy, mental health, substance abuse, stress reduction, PTSD, etc. Investigate how to implement nature-based methods in natural and urban settings to enhance counseling, assessments, and interventions.