Therapeutic Horticulture for Chronic Health Conditions

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Chronic conditions that require ongoing medical attention, such as cardiovascular disease, respiratory conditions, diabetes, cancer, and bone and joint diseases, can interfere with activities of daily living. Create goal-directed therapeutic horticulture activities that can be used to improve the quality of life for participants with these conditions. Prerequisite: Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture

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Schedule:	Online: 3 Wednesdays, 4/9, 4/16 & 4/23 6pm-8:20pm; Onsite: Saturday, 4/26, 10am-3:30pm
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Times:	06:00pm-08:20pm EDT
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Meeting Date Start Time End Time Wednesday, April 9, 2025 06:00pm 08:20pm Wednesday, April 16, 2025 06:00pm 08:20pm Wednesday, April 23, 2025 06:00pm 08:20pm Saturday, April 26, 2025 10:00am 03:30pm Meeting Date Start Time End Time Wednesday, April 9, 2025 06:00pm 08:20pm Wednesday, April 16, 2025 06:00pm 08:20pm Wednesday, April 23, 2025 06:00pm 08:20pm Saturday, April 26, 2025 10:00am 03:30pm
Instructor:	Gerry Sherman Gerry Sherman Gerry Sherman Gerry Sherman graduated with a B.A. from Skidmore College where she studied International Affairs, Studio Art and Environmental Studies. She received her Horticultural Therapy Certificate from The New York Botanical Gardens, which included an intensive clinical internship at NYU Langone Health in pediatric & adult rehabilitation, complex medical care, psychiatry, and geriatric settings. Prior to finding the world of HT, Gerry worked in corporate management. As a board member of the Mid-Atlantic Horticultural Therapy Network, she collaborates with other HTs towards expansion of the field. In addition to her freelance ventures, Gerry has extensive experience as a horticultural therapist at a skilled nursing facility, and is now the Garden Program Coordinator at a bustling Bronx, NY Community Center. Wherever she is, Gerry combines the leadership and interpersonal skills of her corporate days with the vibrant world of horticulture.
Location:	Some sessions meet online & some at NYBG, Watson Room 102 2900 Southern Blvd Bronx, NY 10458
Session Number:	254THP405BL
Price:	Price Non-Member : $485.00 Member : $440.00
Prerequisite(s):	Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture

By signing up for this course, you acknowledge that you have successfully completed the necessary prerequisite(s).

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