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Berger, R. (2008). <strong>Nature</strong> <strong>Therapy</strong> – <strong>Developing</strong> a <strong>Framework</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Practice</strong>. A Ph.D.School of Health and Social Sciences. University of Abertay, Dundee33.3 Conclusions .......................................................................................................... 783.4 Aims of the Present Study .................................................................................... 79CHAPTER 4 - METHODOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS .................................... 814.1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 814.1.2 From Quantitative to Qualitative Methods ...................................................... 834.1.3 Action Research .............................................................................................. 854.1.4 Action Research and the Context of this Study ............................................... 854.1.5 Reflexivity ....................................................................................................... 874.1.6 Reflexivity and the Context of this Study ....................................................... 884.1.7 Grounded Theory ............................................................................................ 894.1.8 Grounded Theory in the Context of this Study ............................................... 914.1.9 Quality Control in Qualitative Research ......................................................... 924.2 The Cycle of Action Research: An Overview of the Process .............................. 954.2.1 Cycle 1: From Primary Reflexivity to the Creation of a Pilot Programme ..... 984.2.2 Cycle 2: <strong>Developing</strong> a Therapeutic Programme – 'Encounters in <strong>Nature</strong>' <strong>for</strong>the Ministry of Education in Israel ........................................................................... 994.2.3 Cycle 3: <strong>Developing</strong> Short Intensive Training Programmes......................... 1014.2.4 Cycle 4: <strong>Developing</strong> Longer, Academic Trainings ....................................... 1024.2.5 Cycle 5: Creating a Professional Community and Forming a Dialogue withother Professions .................................................................................................... 1034.2.6 Cycle 6: Elements from the Process that Took Place in Parallel to the PreviousCycles: .................................................................................................................... 1044.2.7 Cycle 7: Work Related to the Viva-Voce and the Examiner's Report: ......... 1054.2.8 Selection of Action Research Data <strong>for</strong> Presentation ..................................... 1054.3. Research Procedures ......................................................................................... 1054.3.1 Case Study 1: 'Encounters with <strong>Nature</strong>' – <strong>Nature</strong> <strong>Therapy</strong> in a School <strong>for</strong>Children with Special Needs .................................................................................. 1064.3.2 Case Study 2: 'Between the Circle and the Cycle' ......................................... 1094.4 Research Procedure: Overview and Conclusions ............................................... 112CHAPTER 5 - 'BUILDING A HOME IN NATURE' - NATURE THERAPY WITHCHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: A CASE STUDY ...................................... 113CHAPTER 6 - 'BETWEEN THE CIRCLE AND THE CYCLE' .............................. 1336.1 Placing Things in Context: ................................................................................. 134

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