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Hospice and Palliative Care
of Greensboro

Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro

Rose Garden at Greensboro

Students Studying at Greensboro

Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro


Student Profile
Carole Usaj, OTR, HTR
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Student Profile
Melanie Hammer, MSW
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Director Profile
Rebecca Haller - HTI Director
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Horticultural Therapy Careers
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Horticultural Therapy Methods Manual



Introduction to Horticultural Therapy Classes for
Fall 2008


October 9-12, 2008
San Francisco Botanical Garden
San Francisco, CA


November 13-16, 2008
Craig Hospital
Denver, Colorado


November 13-16, 2008
Hospice and Palliative Care
of Greensboro
Greensboro, North Carolina


HT series of classes offered in San Francisco

The Horticultural Therapy Institute is offering HT education in California. The HT Institute in cooperation with San Francisco Botanical Garden at Strybing Arboretum (SFBG) will continue to offer entire HT certificate program in California.

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Horticultural Therapy Concentration offered at
Colorado State University

In conjunction with the Horticultural Therapy Institute, Colorado State University will be offering a horticultural therapy concentration
(a Bachelor of Science degree) beginning spring of 2008. Specific HT classes are delivered by the HT Institute and remaining course work is outlined on the Colorado State University link below.


www.hla.colostate.edu/undergrad/horticultural_therapy.htm


New book published about Horticultural Therapy

Horticultural Therapy Methods is a clear helpful manual
that explains:
  • the types of programs, settings and goals
  • the process of treatment planning
  • developing sessions-including activity or task selections to
    meet treatment objectives
  • motivation and behavior management techniques
  • documentation guidelines
  • three types of HT programs
  • resources of HT activity ideas
  • practical approaches for mental health
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