Dates and locations announced for the 2012 Fundamentals Of Horticultural Therapy classes
Perkins School
for the Blind
Watertown, MA
October 11-14, 2012
Anchor Center
for Blind Children
Denver, Colorado
November 1-4, 2012
Elkus Ranch
Half Moon Bay, California
November 15-18, 2012
More about Fundamentals of Horticultural Therapy
Learn how to combine a passion for gardening and helping people through the innovative field of horticultural therapy. Join students from across the country to learn more by enrolling in the first class in the certificate program, Fundamentals of Horticultural Therapy this fall in one of three locations. To complete a full certificate in HT plan to attend three additional classes. Each will be offered in Colorado and California in 2013.
Fundamentals of
Horticultural Therapy
Linking People and Plants
Course Description
This 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 varied people served. It also exposes students to resources for further exploration and to professionals in the field. (Meets four days)
Learning Objectives
- Define horticultural therapy as a therapeutic modality and as a profession.
- Describe the settings and populations utilizing horticultural therapy.
- Identify key organizations, literature and individuals that have influenced the development and practice of horticultural therapy.
- From reading, discussion and observation, describe the objectives and value of horticultural therapy programs.
- Identify resources for the study of horticultural therapy and for becoming professionally registered.
- Assess personal attributes and experiences that are relevant to the practice of horticultural therapy.
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"...this program is well rounded and touched all areas needed to achieve & succeed in HT as a therapist"