Martin Jordan: Very sad news

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Mary-Jayne Rust

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Jan 10, 2017, 6:15:48 AM1/10/17
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I’m really sorry to have to pass on this news:

 

Martin Jordan, Counselling Psychologist, Psychotherapist and international expert in the field of ecotherapy, died unexpectedly on Thursday 5 January 2017 aged 49.  He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

His funeral will take place at the University of Sussex Meeting House from 11.30am on Friday 20 January 2017.  Everyone is very welcome to attend; please join his family, friends and colleagues in celebrating his life and work.

 

Warm wishes

Mary-Jayne Rust

 

As most people on this list will know, Martin made exceptional contributions to the field of ecotherapy. His passion for taking therapy outdoors has been pioneering work, and so many people have learned so much from his original thinking. His book Nature and Therapy is such a clear and helpful overview of the field. #

Very sad to see you go Martin.

 

 

 

Caroline Brazier

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Jan 10, 2017, 6:50:00 AM1/10/17
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So shocked and saddened to hear this news. Martin was a wonderful inspiration and a lovely man. He will be hugely missed - we can just grateful for the legacy of works which he leaves.

Sending warm wishes to his family and all who knew him.
Caroline

Caroline Brazier
Course Leader Tariki Trust
Training Programme in Other Centred Therapy
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simon woodward

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Jan 10, 2017, 7:52:14 AM1/10/17
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Desperately sad to hear of Martin's passing - he was such an inspiration in the formation of COATS. 

On Tue, Jan 10, 2017 at 11:49 AM, Caroline Brazier <caro...@tarikitrust.org> wrote:
So shocked and saddened to hear this news. Martin was a wonderful inspiration and a lovely man. He will be hugely missed - we can just grateful for the legacy of works which he leaves.

Sending warm wishes to his family and all who knew him.
Caroline

Caroline Brazier
Course Leader Tariki Trust
Training Programme in Other Centred Therapy
www.tarikitrust.org
www.buddhistpsychology.info


On Tue, Jan 10, 2017 at 11:15 AM, Mary-Jayne Rust <m...@mjrust.net> wrote:

I’m really sorry to have to pass on this news:

 

Martin Jordan, Counselling Psychologist, Psychotherapist and international expert in the field of ecotherapy, died unexpectedly on Thursday 5 January 2017 aged 49.  He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

His funeral will take place at the University of Sussex Meeting House from 11.30am on Friday 20 January 2017.  Everyone is very welcome to attend; please join his family, friends and colleagues in celebrating his life and work.

 

Warm wishes

Mary-Jayne Rust

 

As most people on this list will know, Martin made exceptional contributions to the field of ecotherapy. His passion for taking therapy outdoors has been pioneering work, and so many people have learned so much from his original thinking. His book Nature and Therapy is such a clear and helpful overview of the field. #

Very sad to see you go Martin.

 

 

 

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Vanessa Jones

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Jan 10, 2017, 8:32:25 AM1/10/17
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The news of Martin’s illness and death brings so many thoughts and feelings, a reminder of just how devastating chronic depression is – and that taking care of ourselves, and each other, is as necessary as the care we show to those we serve. Warm wishes go out to all those who knew him – to those he loved and worked with, those he supported, helped, inspired and connected with. He gave much in his short life, to so many of us. Like others, I too shall miss him - his presence and energy, his enthusiasm and humour.

 

With love to his family and friends at this difficult time,

 

Vanessa

 

Vanessa Jones

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So shocked and saddened to hear this news. Martin was a wonderful inspiration and a lovely man. He will be hugely missed - we can just grateful for the legacy of works which he leaves.

Sending warm wishes to his family and all who knew him.

Caroline


Caroline Brazier
Course Leader Tariki Trust
Training Programme in Other Centred Therapy
www.tarikitrust.org
www.buddhistpsychology.info

 

On Tue, Jan 10, 2017 at 11:15 AM, Mary-Jayne Rust <m...@mjrust.net> wrote:

I’m really sorry to have to pass on this news:

 

Martin Jordan, Counselling Psychologist, Psychotherapist and international expert in the field of ecotherapy, died unexpectedly on Thursday 5 January 2017 aged 49.  He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

His funeral will take place at the University of Sussex Meeting House from 11.30am on Friday 20 January 2017.  Everyone is very welcome to attend; please join his family, friends and colleagues in celebrating his life and work.

 

Warm wishes

Mary-Jayne Rust

 

As most people on this list will know, Martin made exceptional contributions to the field of ecotherapy. His passion for taking therapy outdoors has been pioneering work, and so many people have learned so much from his original thinking. His book Nature and Therapy is such a clear and helpful overview of the field. #

Very sad to see you go Martin.

 

 

 

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Linda Buzzell

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Jan 10, 2017, 9:01:40 AM1/10/17
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Such shocking and sad news, Mary-Jayne! He was so young, and his young family must be devastated. 

As Mary-Jayne says, Martin has indeed made such exceptional contributions to the field of ecotherapy and has given us great gifts, including his excellent books Nature and Therapy and Ecotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice. How can we who live far from Sussex best honor and celebrate his life's work?

Linda 

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Mary-Jayne Rust

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Jan 10, 2017, 9:30:59 AM1/10/17
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Thanks for this question Linda.

Someone has started a piece on the Ecopsychology ning forum which everyone is welcome to contribute to, as a way of celebrating his life and sharing our memories of him and his work.

http://ecopsychologyuk.ning.com/forum/topics/martin-jordan

 

Any other ideas?

Mary-Jayne

 

 

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Such shocking and sad news, Mary-Jayne! He was so young, and his young family must be devastated. 

 

As Mary-Jayne says, Martin has indeed made such exceptional contributions to the field of ecotherapy and has given us great gifts, including his excellent books Nature and Therapy and Ecotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice. How can we who live far from Sussex best honor and celebrate his life's work?

 

Linda 

On Tue, Jan 10, 2017 at 3:15 AM, Mary-Jayne Rust <m...@mjrust.net> wrote:

I’m really sorry to have to pass on this news:

 

Martin Jordan, Counselling Psychologist, Psychotherapist and international expert in the field of ecotherapy, died unexpectedly on Thursday 5 January 2017 aged 49.  He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

His funeral will take place at the University of Sussex Meeting House from 11.30am on Friday 20 January 2017.  Everyone is very welcome to attend; please join his family, friends and colleagues in celebrating his life and work.

 

Warm wishes

Mary-Jayne Rust

 

As most people on this list will know, Martin made exceptional contributions to the field of ecotherapy. His passion for taking therapy outdoors has been pioneering work, and so many people have learned so much from his original thinking. His book Nature and Therapy is such a clear and helpful overview of the field. #

Very sad to see you go Martin.

 

 

 

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Linda Buzzell

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Jan 10, 2017, 10:03:44 AM1/10/17
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Thanks for the information about the ning piece - I've added a few thoughts there. Martin will be greatly missed.
Linda

On Tue, Jan 10, 2017 at 6:30 AM, Mary-Jayne Rust <m...@mjrust.net> wrote:

Thanks for this question Linda.

Someone has started a piece on the Ecopsychology ning forum which everyone is welcome to contribute to, as a way of celebrating his life and sharing our memories of him and his work.

http://ecopsychologyuk.ning.com/forum/topics/martin-jordan

 

Any other ideas?

Mary-Jayne

 

 

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Such shocking and sad news, Mary-Jayne! He was so young, and his young family must be devastated. 

 

As Mary-Jayne says, Martin has indeed made such exceptional contributions to the field of ecotherapy and has given us great gifts, including his excellent books Nature and Therapy and Ecotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice. How can we who live far from Sussex best honor and celebrate his life's work?

 

Linda 

On Tue, Jan 10, 2017 at 3:15 AM, Mary-Jayne Rust <m...@mjrust.net> wrote:

I’m really sorry to have to pass on this news:

 

Martin Jordan, Counselling Psychologist, Psychotherapist and international expert in the field of ecotherapy, died unexpectedly on Thursday 5 January 2017 aged 49.  He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

His funeral will take place at the University of Sussex Meeting House from 11.30am on Friday 20 January 2017.  Everyone is very welcome to attend; please join his family, friends and colleagues in celebrating his life and work.

 

Warm wishes

Mary-Jayne Rust

 

As most people on this list will know, Martin made exceptional contributions to the field of ecotherapy. His passion for taking therapy outdoors has been pioneering work, and so many people have learned so much from his original thinking. His book Nature and Therapy is such a clear and helpful overview of the field. #

Very sad to see you go Martin.

 

 

 

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Patricia Hasbach

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Jan 10, 2017, 3:10:55 PM1/10/17
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Thank you for sharing this sad news, Mary-Jane. 

I am so sorry to learn of Martin’s passing.  Our community of ecotherapists (on both sides of the pond)  has lost a bright light and an important voice.  My thoughts are with his family and friends.


My best,

Patricia

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Lorraine Fish

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Jan 13, 2017, 10:05:18 AM1/13/17
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I'm shocked beyond belief that Jordan, a man so vital and young, has died.  My heart goes out to his family.  What a huge loss. :-(

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Graham Game

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Jan 13, 2017, 12:28:23 PM1/13/17
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So shocked & saddened. Prayers & Blessings for his family & Friends.

Graham Game.


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