Ecological Identity

This book attempts to answer two important
questions. These include; "What does it mean to have
an ecological identity?" and "What implications does
this have for those working in the helping
professions?" This exploration uses a hermeneutic
stance that pays special attention to the way we use
language to interpret the human-nature relationship
and leads to a unique understanding of what it means
to help others. This work will be of interest to
educators and helping professionals who want to
develop a more ecologically congruent form of
practice.

Autorentext

Peter Vogels PhD.RSW is a professor in the social work program at Grant MacEwan College in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He has worked in a wide variety of outdoor settings as an outdoor educator, group facilitator and therapist. His most recent research explores the concept of ecological identity and its implications for the helping process.

Klappentext

This book attempts to answer two important questions. These include; "What does it mean to have an ecological identity?" and "What implications does this have for those working in the helping professions?" This exploration uses a hermeneutic stance that pays special attention to the way we use language to interpret the human-nature relationship and leads to a unique understanding of what it means to help others. This work will be of interest to educators and helping professionals who want to develop a more ecologically congruent form of practice.