Horticultural Therapy: Designing Healing Garden Activities

Connect with the healing power of nature and discover how structured gardening activities can improve physical, mental, and emotional health. This course guides you through the core principles of horticultural therapy, helping you design and implement nature-based sessions for therapeutic and rehabilitative goals. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational theories and history of horticultural therapy. - Identify suitable plant species and gardening tasks for different therapeutic goals. - Design accessible gardening spaces and activities using universal design principles. - Apply mindfulness and sensory-focused techniques to plant-based sessions. - Create structured activity plans tailored to diverse populations, including seniors and children. - Measure and document client progress and well-being outcomes. Starting with key terminology and historical context, you will progress through plant selection, safety protocols, and session planning, culminating in practical scenarios you can apply immediately. This text-only course is perfect for beginners, healthcare professionals, educators, and gardening enthusiasts looking to integrate therapeutic plant practices into their work or community, with no prior medical or advanced horticultural experience required. Begin your journey into the rewarding field of nature-based healing today.