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

Name: Horticultural Therapy Methods Making Connections in Health Care, Human Service, and Community Programs
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ISBN: 9781560223269

ISBN-10: 156022326X

ISBN-13: 9781560223269

Edition: 2006

Authors: Rebecca L. Haller, Christine L. Kramer, Christine L. Capra

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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 through gardening. Experienced practitioners and educators discuss horticultural therapy theory, application, and the impressive positive impact it has on clients. Readers are educated on key issues and learn the skills needed to effectively treat clients. Book jacket.

Book details

List price: $28.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: CRC Press LLC
Publication date: 11/8/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 174
Size: 6.25" wide x 8.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.594
Language: English



About the Editors


Contributors


Foreword



Preface


Acknowledgments



The Framework



Introduction


Shaping a Profession


Horticultural Therapy Defined


Program Settings, Types, and Goals


Understanding the People Served


Horticulture As a Therapeutic Modality


Summary



Goals and Treatment Planning: The Process



Introduction


Treatment Teams


The Process of Treatment Planning


Summary



Activity Planning: Developing Horticultural Therapy Sessions



Introduction


Horticulture As a Vehicle to Meet Wide-Ranging Goals


Activity or Task Selection to Meet Treatment Objectives


Additional Considerations for Activity Planning


Planning for Seasonality and Efficiï¿½nt Use of Horticultural Resources


Sources for Session Ideas


Summary



Working with Program Participants: Techniques for Therapists, Trainers, and Program Facilitators



Introduction


Facilitation and Group Leadership


The Therapeutic Use of Self


Motivation and Behavior-Management Techniques


Training


Adaptation and Modification


Summary



Documentation: The Professional Process of Recording Outcomes



Introduction


Purpose and Importance of Documentation


General Guidelines for Horticultural Therapy Documentation


Individualized Documentation


Group Documentation


Summary



Goals, Activities, and Measurements



Activity Planning



Documentation



Using Horticultural Therapy for Mental Health



Example of an Individual Program Plan


Index