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Horticultural Therapy Methods: Connecting People and Plants in Health Care, Human Services, and Therapeutic Programs
Widely accepted treatment methods using horticulture as a therapeutic modality
Through the years, horticultural therapy (HT) has evolved from its use only by volunteer gardeners to become a recognized and respected therapeutic modality conducted by trained, registered professionals. Horticultural Therapy Methods: Making Connections in Health Care, Human Service, and Community Programs details the basics of the growing, time-proven practice of therapy through gardening. Experienced practitioners and educators discuss horticultural therapy theory, application, and the impressive positive impact it has on clients. Beginners are educated on key issues and given the tools needed to effectively treat clients.
Horticultural therapy uses widely accepted treatment methods in a calming, creative program framework. Horticultural Therapy Methods challenges pre-conceived notions of the value of this treatment by describing the processes, techniques for practice, and the rationale for their use. This manual not only can be used as a reference and a guide for students but can also be used by educators and those conducting horticultural therapy to help construct effective treatment programs. Health care and human service professionals will find this resource a powerful ally in the therapy, treatment, and education of inmates, residents, patients, trainees, and students.
Horticultural Therapy Methods is a clear helpful manual that explains:
Through the years, horticultural therapy (HT) has evolved from its use only by volunteer gardeners to become a recognized and respected therapeutic modality conducted by trained, registered professionals. Horticultural Therapy Methods: Making Connections in Health Care, Human Service, and Community Programs details the basics of the growing, time-proven practice of therapy through gardening. Experienced practitioners and educators discuss horticultural therapy theory, application, and the impressive positive impact it has on clients. Beginners are educated on key issues and given the tools needed to effectively treat clients.
Horticultural therapy uses widely accepted treatment methods in a calming, creative program framework. Horticultural Therapy Methods challenges pre-conceived notions of the value of this treatment by describing the processes, techniques for practice, and the rationale for their use. This manual not only can be used as a reference and a guide for students but can also be used by educators and those conducting horticultural therapy to help construct effective treatment programs. Health care and human service professionals will find this resource a powerful ally in the therapy, treatment, and education of inmates, residents, patients, trainees, and students.
Horticultural Therapy Methods is a clear helpful manual that explains:
- GenresHorticulture
168 pages, Hardcover
First published December 6, 2006
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June 19, 2018
I should have read this months ago
I bought this because I love plants. At my last and my current job I was/am allowed to bring plant life into our place of business. It's a passion of mine, and I have recently begun to explore the benefits of horticultural therapy. I downloaded this books months ago, but I have just read it. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I am encouraged!!!
I bought this because I love plants. At my last and my current job I was/am allowed to bring plant life into our place of business. It's a passion of mine, and I have recently begun to explore the benefits of horticultural therapy. I downloaded this books months ago, but I have just read it. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I am encouraged!!!
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