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

Date:
2017
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Description

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 [Editeur]

Publication/Creation

Boca Raton : Taylor & Francis, 2017

Physical description

188 p. : ill. ; 24 cm

Edition

2nd ed.

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

The framework / by Rebecca L. Haller -- Goals and treatment planning: the process / by Rebecca L. Haller -- Activity planning: developing horticultural therapy activities and tasks / by Pamela A. Catlin -- Working with program participants: techniques for therapists, trainers, and program facilitators / by Karen L. Kennedy & Rebecca L. Haller -- Planning horticultural therapy treatment sessions / by Karen L. Kennedy -- Documentation: the professional process of recording treatment plans, process, and outcomes / by Sarah Sieradzki

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ISBN

  • 9781138731172
  • 113873117X