Therapeutic Horticulture
What is Therapeutic Horticulture?
The short simple answer is integrating nature and/or connection with plants to help work towards one's goals. It crosses various disciplines, including psychology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and education to name a few. Obviously, as a psychotherapist who sees clients in an outpatient setting, I am most interested in how to use therapeutic horticulture interventions in psychotherapy or outpatient groups to help clients improve their mental health.
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What does this look like in an outpatient counseling setting?
Great question! I am still exploring ways to implement TH interventions. Currently, I am offering one-time workshops with different themes and plant-based activities - and I hope to partner with various organizations, businesses, and colleagues to continue offering different workshops. Check out my “upcoming events” page to see current offerings.
Can I hire you to come in and provide a TH workshop in my workspace or home?
Absolutely! I’d love to talk about what your needs and hopes are, and to see how I can help. Send me a message here.