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Introduction
to Horticultural Therapy Class
scheduled for February 22-25, 2007 in Greensboro, North Carolina
The innovative
horticultural therapy program conducted by Sally Cobb at The Hospice
and Palliative Care of Greensboro, North Carolina will play host to
the Horticultural Therapy Institute's next Introduction to Horticultural
Therapy class.
"We have numerous gardens designed for healing purposes, including
a labyrinth, shade garden, children's garden, rose gardens and more,"
explained Cobb. "It's all supervised by the HT who coordinates
individual and community volunteers to keep the gardens maintained and
thriving. I've been told this is the only hospice in the country to
employ a full-time horticultural therapist."
Students who attend the four-day Introduction class February 22-25,
2007 will learn about Cobb's program as well as hear from other's using
horticultural therapy in their programs. By attending the class, students
can enter the HT Certificate program offered by the Institute and in
turn move them closer to credentialing in horticultural therapy.
The HT Certificate program combines face-to-face classroom skills with
assignments and projects accomplished at a distance. All courses and
distance assignments are practical, useful, real-world experience enabling
help students to gain proficiency and confidence in the field. Serving
people with diverse life experiences, the Institute offers high-quality
educational opportunities with each faculty member experienced and enthusiastic
practitioners and educators.
The Introduction to HT course introduces the profession and practice
of horticultural therapy, which uses gardening activities in health
care and human service programs. The course describes the types of programs
utilizing horticultural therapy as well as the cognitive, social, emotional
and physical goals for the diversity of people served. The class is
accredited by AHTA for .4 points and the entire certificate program
has been awarded 1.5 points towards professional registration. In addition,
students can obtain academic credit for the class through Colorado State
University as well as continuing education units (CEU's). For more information
on the Introduction class or to register email
ckramer@htinstitute.org
or call 303-388-0500. Full class descriptions, faculty profiles and
schedules can be found at the Institutes new web site www.htinstitute.org.
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