Horticultural therapy methods : connecting people and plants in health care, human services, and therapeutic programs / editors, Rebecca L. Haller, Christine L. Capra.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Haller, Rebecca L., editor.

Capra, Christine Locastro, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gardening--Therapeutic use.

Gardening.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (209 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton : Taylor & Francis, [2017]

Summary:

Horticultural therapy 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 is the first textbook to describe the processes and techniques used to provide horticultural therapy interventions and the rationale for their use. This book presents types of programs, settings, and goals in horticultural therapy. It outlines treatment planning; development of sessions to meet treatment objectives; motivation and behavior management techniques; documentation guidelines; practical approaches for wellness; and resources for activity ideas. New to this Edition: Various useful examples of horticultural therapy in practice and strategically placed tips and resources. Additions to appendix on horticultural therapy treatment strategies. New chapter on session planning. Thirty-seven photographs demonstrating horticultural therapy in practice. Additional "HT Practice" examples and tips. The book is used as a reference and a guide for students, educators, and those conducting horticultural therapy or therapeutic horticulture to guide them in constructing effective treatment programs. Health care and human service professionals use the reference in the therapy, treatment, and education of inmates, residents, patients, trainees, students, and other participants.

Contents:

chapter 1. The framework / Rebecca L. Haller

chapter 2. Goals and treatment planning : the process / Rebecca L. Haller

chapter 3. Activity planning : developing horticultural therapy activities and tasks / Pamela A. Catlin

chapter 4. Working with program participants : techniques for therapists, trainers, and program facilitators / Karen L. Kennedy and Rebecca L. Haller

chapter 5. Planning horticultural therapy treatment sessions / Karen L. Kennedy

chapter 6. Documentation : the professional process of recording treatment plans, process, and outcomes / Sarah Sieradzki.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-315-36956-7

1-4987-3288-7

9781315369563

OCLC:

1007927421