Peer-reviewed research2017 Otago review (McNatty & Boyes)
Does a nurturing approach that uses an outdoor play environment build resilience in children from a challenging background?
Case studies of three at-risk children show how a nurturing forest programme stimulated resilience.
What's new
At-risk children were brought to a forested area for a programme that sought to promote resilience. Case studies of three of the children illustrate the ways resilience was stimulated. The nurturing and outdoor dimensions of the project were considered instrumental.
Why it matters in Aotearoa
Suggests nurturing outdoor programmes can support children facing challenges.
How strong is the evidence
Peer-reviewed case studies of three children
What to read
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