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Record Nr.

UNINA9910452265203321

Autore

Marcus Clare Cooper

Titolo

Therapeutic landscapes : an evidence-based approach to designing healing gardens and restorative outsdoor spaces / / Clare Cooper Marcus, Naomi Sachs

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, New Jersey : , : John Wiley & Sons, , [2014]

ISBN

1-118-42110-8

1-118-41940-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (338 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

SachsNaomi <1968->

Disciplina

614.4/2

Soggetti

Medical geography

Landscapes - Therapeutic use

Landscape architecture - Therapeutic use

Evidence-based design

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Therapeutic Landscapes: An Evidence-Based Approach to Designing Healing Gardens and Restorative Outdoor Spaces; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1: Introduction; References; Chapter 2: History of Hospital Outdoor Space; References; Chapter 3: Theory, Research, and Design Implications; The View through a Window; The Importance of Research; Research informs design; Research informs policy; Evidence-Based Design; Research on Benefits of Nature Exposure; Virtual nature, real nature; Scent, "forest bathing," and "green exercise"; Nature and the city

Theoretical and Philosophical UnderpinningsBiophilia; Prospect-refuge theory; Stress: The "fight or flight" response; Stress reduction theory; Attention restoration theory; Other Pertinent Theories for Evidence-Based Healthcare Design; Emotional congruence theory; The aesthetic placebo; Nature and pleasure; Next Steps; References; Chapter 4: Types and Locations of Therapeutic Landscapes in Healthcare; Extensive Landscaped Grounds; Advantages; Disadvantages; Borrowed Landscape; Advantages; Disadvantages; Nature and Fitness Trails;



Advantages; Disadvantages; Landscaped Setback; Advantages

DisadvantagesFront Porch; Advantages; Disadvantages; Entry Garden; Advantages; Disadvantages; Backyard Garden; Advantages; Disadvantages; A "Tucked Away" Garden; Advantages; Disadvantages; Courtyard; Advantages; Disadvantages; The Hole-in-a-Donut Garden; Advantages; Disadvantages; Plaza; Advantages; Disadvantages; Roof Garden; Advantages; Disadvantages; Roof Terrace; Advantages; Disadvantages; A Peripheral Garden; Advantages; Disadvantages; Atrium Garden; Advantages; Disadvantages; Viewing Garden; Advantages; Disadvantages; Chapter 5: The Participatory Design Process; Legacy Health Overview

Purpose of Legacy Health therapeutic gardensDesign process; Organizing Staff to Conceptualize Needs; Design team meeting no. 1; Design team meeting no. 2; Design team meeting no. 3; Benefits of the Design Team Process; So, How Do We Start?; Key points for designers; Key points for the healthcare team; References; Chapter 6: General Design Guidelines for Healthcare Facilities; Overarching Design Considerations; Safety, security, and privacy; Accessibility-ADA and Universal Design; Physical and emotional comfort; Positive distraction; Engagement with nature (biophilia)

Maintenance and aestheticsSustainability; Programming and Site Planning Considerations; Programming and site planning guidelines; Specific Physical Design Guidelines for All Therapeutic Gardens; General considerations; Visual access; Physical access; Pathways; Seating; Utilities; Lighting; Water features; Other garden elements; References; Chapter 7: Children's Hospital Gardens; The Challenge of Multiple User Groups; Design Guidelines; General guidelines; Pathways; Seating; Planting; Utilities; Case Studies; References; Chapter 8: Gardens for Cancer Patients; References

Chapter 9: Gardens for the Frail Elderly

Sommario/riassunto

This comprehensive and authoritative guide offers an evidence-based overview of healing gardens and therapeutic landscapes from planning to post-occupancy evaluation. It provides general guidelines for designers and other stakeholders in a variety of projects, as well as patient-specific guidelines covering twelve categories ranging from burn patients, psychiatric patients, to hospice and Alzheimer's patients, among others. Sections on participatory design and funding offer valuable guidance to the entire team, not just designers, while a planting and maintenance chapter gives critical info



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Record Nr.

UNINA9910786458403321

Autore

Parker Woodrow M.

Titolo

Multicultural relations on campus : a personal growth approach / / Woodrow M. Parker, James Archer, Jr., James E. Scott

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York : , : Routledge, , 2009

ISBN

1-317-75703-3

1-315-79860-3

1-317-75704-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (169 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

ArcherJames, Jr.

ScottJames E., Ph. D.

Disciplina

370.19/6

370.196

Soggetti

Multicultural education - United States

Cross-cultural orientation - United States

Universities and colleges - United States

Activity programs in education - United States

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

First published 1992 by Accelerated Development.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; DEDICATION; PREFACE; Table of Contents; LIST OF ACTIVITIES; LIST OF FIGURES; 1 INTRODUCTION; General Approach; Definitions; Training Model; General Goals; Using This Program (Information for Organizers and Facilitators); Activity 1-1 Journal Writing Activity; References; 2 PERSONAL AWARENESS: IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT AND MULITICULTURAL RELATIONS; Racial and Ethnic Identification: A Vehicle for Self-Understanding; Minority Identity Development Model; Stage One: Conformity; Stage Two: Dissonance; Stage Three: Resistance and Immersion; Stage Four: Introspection

Stage Five: Synergetic Articulation and AwarenessWhite Racial Consciousness Model; Stage One: Contact; Stage Two: Disintegration; Stage Three: Reintegration; Stage Four: Pseudo-Independence; Stage Five: Autonomy; Gay and Lesbian Identity Development; Stage One: Identity Confusion; Stage Two: Identity Comparison; Stage Three: Identity Tolerance; Stage Four: Identity Acceptance; Stage Five: Identity Pride; Stage Six: Identity Synthesis; Summary; Activities; Activity 2-1



Minority Identity Development, White Racial Consciousness Development, and Gay and Lesbian Identity Development

Activity 2-2 Reflections of Minority, Majority, and Gay/Lesbian Students: A Look in the MirrorActivity 2-3 In Their Shoes; Activity 2-4 Exploring Racial/Cultural Identity Development: A Trip Back; Activity 2-5 Literary Sharing: A Vehicle for Multicultural Understanding; Activity 2-6 Exploring Our Racial/Cultural Identity Development; References; 3 STEREOTYPING; Background; Stereotyping Process; Ethnocentrism; Overcoming Stereotyping; Activity 3-1 Campus Stereotypes; Activity 3-2 Labels; Activity 3-3 Major Campus Stereotypes; Activity 3-4 Personal Stereotyping; Reference

4 EMPATHY AND AWARENESS OF CAMPUS MINORITIESAfrican-American Students; Jewish Students; Hispanic Students; Asian-American Students; Lesbian and Gay Students; Activities; Activity 4-1 Dear Abby; Activity 4-2 Childhood Messages; Activity 4-3 Pick Your Corner; References; 5 BECOMING A CULTURALLY EFFECTIVE PERSON: DEVELOPING SENSITIVITY; Inhibiting Forces; Cultural Values; Racial/Ethnic Identity Attitudes; Negative Perceptions and Experiences; Perceived Preferential Treatment; Homophobia; Facilitative Forces; Self-knowledge; Cultural Knowledge; Racial/Ethnic Security; Summary; Activities

Activity 5-1 Table of Significant Others (TOSO)Activity 5-2 Developing Culturally Sensitive Behavior; Activity 5-3 Doing the Right Thing; Activity 5-4 Intergroup Sharing of Cultural Knowledge; References; 6 MULTICULTURAL COMMUNICATION ON CAMPUS; Barriers; Assumed Similarities; Nonverbal Misinterpretations; Preconceptions and Stereotypes; Tendency to Evaluate; High Anxiety; Selected Reports from Students; Lack of Cultural Knowledge-Cultural Deficiency; Language; Stereotyping; Lack of Tolerance; Self-disclosure; Denial of Racism; Facilitating Multicultural Communication; Models of Communication

Sender

Sommario/riassunto

First published in 1992. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.