Therapeutic Horticulture

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Horticultural therapy at NC Botanical Garden uses plants to help people
As the North Carolina Botanical Garden’s resident horticultural therapist, Sally Haskett uses plants to help people with a range of needs, from at-risk children and teens to people with physical or mental differences or injuries.
Horticulture Therapy
Train in Horticulture Therapy- Help Others to Improve their Health and Wellbeing Horticultural Therapy is a highly beneficial therapy. We have seen a lot of research recently on the benefits of spending time with nature to our mental and physical health. Horticultural therapy enables people to spend time among nature, in the garden, with plants and flowers. If you are interested in supporting people to improve their mental and physical health, then why not consider horticultural therapy?
Connecting with Nature on Earth Day (and every day)
Nature Connection Pyramid - Children have few opportunities for unstructured play due to hectic schedules, lifestyle changes, environmental barriers and the rise of electronic media. Current statistics state that over 90% of a child’s week is spent indoors and 50 hours per week is spent on screen time (TV, video games, iPods, etc). That’s a lot of inactivity and it’s leading to some major health problems.
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10 Reasons Garden Therapy is Good for Your Mental Health
Did you know gardening therapy is good for your mental health? In this article, I’m sharing my gardening inspiration and 10 reasons how gardening can boost your mood!
Gardening for Mental Health: Reducing Anxiety and Depression with Green Activities - Garden Therapy
Spending time outdoors is proven to help relieve stress and increase mental wellness. Exposure to soil, sunlight, and nature stimulates the release of neurotransmitters that help to reduce anxiety, depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder. Read more about the science of gardening as therapy. #gardentherapy #depression #anxiety #wellness #greenliving
Rooted: Life At The Crossroads Of Science, Nature, And Spirit Book By Lyanda Lynn Haupt, ('tp')
The Growing Classroom
This award-winning curriculum includes lessons, team-building exercises, gardening skills, as well as student lab sheets for experiments.
Ecotherapy by Martin Jordan Paperback | Indigo Chapters
The idea of using nature to improve mental and emotional wellbeing has existed for many years, in many forms. However, growing levels of interest in holistic, reciprocal relationships with nature have led to the development of an explicit field, termed Ecotherapy. In this thought-provoking new book, Martin Jordan and Joe Hinds provide a comprehensive exploration of this emerging area of practice. Divided into three parts, the book offers a unique examination of a range of theoretical perspective
Horticulture Therapy: An Ancient Treatment Stands the Test of Time - Leafscape