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Abstract
The call for humans to reconnect to nature has grown rapidly from NGOs, CSOs and scholars. There is a growing need for innovative and holistic approaches within the field of the social work care due to the evolving nature of societal challenges. This paper explores the transformative potential of reconnecting with nature as an element in social work practices. This research highlights the positive factors for including nature within social work to reconnect humans with nature for health, resilience, well-being, healing and justice. The paper presents case studies of successful nature-based interventions, emphasizing the role of eco-therapy and eco-social work in fostering transformative experiences. Ethical considerations associated with implementing nature based approaches are addressed. Therefore, from this conceptual base, reconnecting people with nature can function as a treatment for the global environmental crisis which is one of the numerous benefits and long-term outcomes for individuals and communities, exploring potential cost-effectiveness and sustainability. The paper provides practical recommendations for the implementation of nature-based practices in social work care which includes strategies for collaboration with community organizations and environmental initiatives, fostering a holistic and inclusive approach to transformative care. The paper advocates for a paradigm shift in social work care, placing nature at the forefront of transformative practices by embracing the connection between individuals and their natural environment, social work professionals can contribute to the well-being and resilience of individuals and communities, paving the way for a more sustainable future. The paper uses desktop research in writing this abstract.