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Horticultural Therapy Methods
Making Connections in Health Care, Human Service, and Community Programs

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“AN EXCEPTIONALLY USEFUL BOOK. The editors have assembled a wealth of information and resources for the appendix. Horticultural Therapy Methods truly is A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO BEST PRACTICES IN HORTICULTURAL THERAPY.”
—Jack Kerrigan, PhD, Assistant Professor, County Extension Director, Ohio State University Extension, Cuyahoga County

“KUDOS AND BEST WISHES TO THE EDITORS FOR MAKING THIS BOOK HAPPEN! This detailed book is designed to assist the reader with an in-depth study of the value of using horticulture as therapy. As a practicing horticultural therapist for 32 years, I found this book to be AN IDEAL RESOURCE FOR THE NOVICE PROFESSIONAL AND SEASONED THERAPIST.”
—Mitchell L. Hewson, HTM LT RHCP, Author of the award-winning book Horticulture as a Therapy

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Book published about Horticultural Therapy

• 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

This book explores 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 though 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 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 valuable addition to the literature and is crucial for all levels of horticultural therapists, occupational therapists, therapeutic recreational specialists, social workers, special educators, community horticulture leaders, horticulturalists, mental health professionals of all types and students.

Taylor & Francis Group

The American Horticultural Therapy Association