Naturalistic Intelligence
The ability to make consequential distinctions in the world of nature as, for example, between one plant and another, or one cloud formation and another (e.g. taxonomist) (Gardner).
Naturalistic Intelligence
The ability to make consequential distinctions in the world of nature as, for example, between one plant and another, or one cloud formation and another (e.g. taxonomist) (Gardner).
Matt’s Success Story of MI Theory in Practice
Scenario: A woman residing in a memory care facility suffers from major depression and is unwilling to participate in therapeutic activities, spending most of her time in bed and also neglecting self-care. After antidepressants did little to help the woman and other interventions failed, the family contacted me to intervene.
Care based on MI results: While talking with the family, I learned that the woman has a life-long passion for the outdoors. I conducted an MI survey that showed that she possessed a high level of naturalistic intelligence, much more than other intelligences. I suggested the facility implement activities that cater to her love of the outdoors, e.g., creating an outdoor garden and purchasing picture books of animals. These holistic interventions improved her mood considerably more than pharmaceutical interventions.
Matt’s Success Story of MI Theory in Practice
Scenario: A woman residing in a memory care facility suffers from major depression and is unwilling to participate in therapeutic activities, spending most of her time in bed and also neglecting self-care. After antidepressants did little to help the woman and other interventions failed, the family contacted me to intervene.
Care based on MI results: While talking with the family, I learned that the woman has a life-long passion for the outdoors. I conducted an MI survey that showed that she possessed a high level of naturalistic intelligence, much more than other intelligences. I suggested the facility implement activities that cater to her love of the outdoors, e.g., creating an outdoor garden and purchasing picture books of animals. These holistic interventions improved her mood considerably more than pharmaceutical interventions.