Therapeutic Horticulture for Mental Health

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A growing body of evidence supports the use of horticulture for psychological well-being. Discover how therapeutic horticulture can be a preventative practice for all people in dealing with the stressors of the modern world and how it can be integrated into more formal behavioral health programs. Explore approaches using plants and gardening that can positively impact the healing process of mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.

Textbooks are not included in cost.

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Schedule:	ONLINE: 3 Wednesdays, 1/8-1/22, 6:30-8:45pm & ONSITE: Saturday, 1/25, 10 am -3:45 pm
Times:	06:30pm-08:45pm EST
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Meeting Date Start Time End Time Wednesday, January 8, 2025 06:30pm 08:45pm Wednesday, January 15, 2025 06:30pm 08:45pm Wednesday, January 22, 2025 06:30pm 08:45pm Saturday, January 25, 2025 10:00am 03:45pm Meeting Date Start Time End Time Wednesday, January 8, 2025 06:30pm 08:45pm Wednesday, January 15, 2025 06:30pm 08:45pm Wednesday, January 22, 2025 06:30pm 08:45pm Saturday, January 25, 2025 10:00am 03:45pm
Instructor:	Hilda Krus, HTR Hilda Krus, HTR Hilda Krus, HTR Hilda Krus is the Director of Horticultural Therapy with the Horticultural Society of New York. She oversees therapeutic horticulture programming at the Hort's sites in over 60 Supportive Housing facilities, Centers for Older Adults, the organization's Education Center at Riverbank State Park, and partnerships with the NYC Department of Probation and the NYC Administration for Children's Services. Hilda trains and supervises Horticultural Therapy students as well as Interns from related fields. Hilda is a registered Horticultural Therapist (HTR) and Social Worker (MSW, University of Essen, Germany). She has served on the board of the American Horticultural Therapy Association (AHTA) and gives presentations at local, national and international HT conferences. Hilda teaches "Therapeutic Horticulture for Mental Health" at the NYBG. Hilda is a life long passionate gardener and her earliest memories take her back to her parents' garden.
Location:	Some sessions meet online & some at NYBG, Watson Room 312 2900 Southern Blvd Bronx, NY 10458
Session Number:	253THP404BL
Price:	Price Non-Member (Includes Materials) : $485.00 Member (Includes Materials) : $440.00
Prerequisite(s):	Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture

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