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Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture

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Explore the theoretical foundations and evidence-based research that supports using the people-plant relationship as a therapeutic tool to improve health and well-being. Engage in hands-on activities to discover the beneficial cognitive, physical, psychological, and social-emotional impacts associated with working with plants for a wide range of service communities.

Textbooks are not included in cost.

Schedule:

ONLINE: 2 Tuesdays, 5/30 & 6/6, 6-8:30pm; ONSITE: Saturday, 6/17, 9am-2:30pm

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Times:

06:00pm-08:30pm EDT

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Instructor:

Anne Meore Anne Meore

Anne Meore

Anne Meore, LMSW, HTR, is a Licensed Master Social Worker and a Registered Horticultural Therapist. She earned a Certificate in Horticultural Therapy from the New York Botanical Garden in 2007; a Certificate in Permaculture Design from Oregon State University; a BA in Psychology &Elementary Education from Bethany College; an MA in School Guidance Counseling from New York University; and an MSW from FordhamUniversity. Currently, Anne is the Coordinator of the Garden Ministry at Bon Secours Charity Health System and an instructor at The Edible Academy at NYBG; owns Planthropy, LLC; serves on the Board of Directors of theMid-Atlantic Horticultural Therapy Association, Inc.; and works in theHorticultural Therapy Greenhouse Program at Bergen Regional Medical Center.

http://www.planthropy.com

Amy Wagenfeld
Amy Wagenfeld

Amy Wagenfeld

Amy Wagenfeld, PhD, OTR/L, SCEM, EDAC, FAOTA is an occupational therapist, therapeutic and universal design consultant, educator, researcher, and author. In addition to her teaching role with the New York Botanical Garden, she is on the faculty of Boston University's Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctoral program and the University of Washington's Department of Landscape Architecture, and is Principal of Amy Wagenfeld | Design, a therapeutic design consulting organization.

Amy is a Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association, holds evidence-based design accreditation and certification (EDAC) through the Center for Health Design, specialty certification in environmental modifications (SCEM) through the American Occupational Therapy Association, and certification in Healthcare Garden Design through the Chicago Botanical Garden. She was recently awarded the American Occupational Therapy Association Recognition of Achievement for her unique blending of occupational therapy and therapeutic design.

Amy publishes and presents widely on topics related to nature and health and is co-author of the award-winning book, Therapeutic Gardens: Design for Healing Spaces published by Timber Press

Location:

Some sessions meet online & some at NYBG, Watson Room 319
2900 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10458

Session Number:

234THP301ABL

Price:

Price Non-Member : $445.00
Member : $395.00

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