Ecopsychology in the Spotlight (02-01-10)
Ecopsychology was profiled recently in the New York Times Magazine, placing it in an international spotlight.
Ecopsychology was profiled recently in the New York Times Magazine, placing it in an international spotlight.
How do the items on display in a therapist’s office influence the way that therapist is perceived?
Nasar and Devlin have used an interesting methodology to probe the ways that the physical environments in psychotherapists’ offices communicate nonverbally.
Recent research at Tel Aviv University has shown that many children who are generally anxious have balance problems.
A mounting body of healthcare design research demonstrates that crowding, privacy, noise, and windows affording daylight and views can have a substantial impact on patient recovery and safety. Though such research demonstrates promising advances, it can overlook design’s impact on patients’ psychosocial needs.
The appropriate designs for psychological counseling spaces and adolescent care facilities have not been extensively researched. Designing each of these types of places presents special challenges, and two recent research projects provide insights that can be useful to people creating these sorts of environments.