HORTICULTURAL THERAPY

Mark Pfeffer

Horticultural Therapy is the use of live plants and the grow-

Horticultural Therapy Certificate Requirements

Code BOT 300 GAR 301 THR 301 THR 302 GAR 311 Course / Quarter(s) offered Hours

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ing environment to heal and rehabilitate people. Greenhouse and gardening programs take advantage of the relationship between people and the natural environment to affect human wellness. Horticulture is used as a therapeutic tool among many different populations, young and old. Horticultural Therapy programs are currently operating in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, schools, and social service agencies. In these programs, plants are used to help individuals meet physical, social, psychological, vocational, and educational goals. Pursue a Certificate in Horticultural Therapy or enroll in individual courses. Learn about the technical knowledge and practical experience necessary to plan, implement, and evaluate horticulture programs for special populations.
Choose your own way to earn a Horticultural Therapy Certificate: Take courses in the suggested sequence throughout the year. Start with Intensive I and continue with regularly scheduled courses, or Start with Intensive I and finish the remaining classes for your Certificate in Intensive II Start with courses throughout the year and continue your studies with Intensive II.

Introduction to Plant Science / Spring, Fall 16 Fundamentals of Gardening I / Spring, Fall, Winter 12 Introduction to Horticultural Therapy / Spring, Fall 6 Indoor Tropical Plants / Winter 12 Introduction to Plant Propagation and Grafting / 18 Spring, Fall THR 325 Greenhouse Operation for Horticultural Therapists / 15 Winter THR 330 Activities Analysis for the Horticultural Therapist / 12 Winter THR 401 Horticultural Therapy for the Aging Population / 12 Spring, Winter THR 402 Horticultural Therapy for Exceptional Youth / 12 Spring, Fall THR 403 Horticultural Therapy for Patients with Physical 12 Disabilities / Spring, Fall THR 404 Horticultural Therapy in Behavioral Health Settings / 12 Spring, Fall THR 405 Horticultural Therapy: Program Development, 12 Design, and Process / Winter Horticultural Therapy Site Visits / all quarters 8 Elective THR Certificate Courses / all quarters 24 Total 183*
*Plus a 100 hour Field Experience In some cases, an alternate Special Project may be substituted with the approval of the Program Coordinator and the Director of Continuing Education.

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Summer Horticultural Therapy Intensives

Horticultural Therapy Intensive I: 3 Weeks, Monday, July 7Friday, July 25, 9 a.m.6 p.m. Horticultural Therapy Intensive II: 2 Weeks, Monday, July 28Friday, Aug. 8, 9 a.m.6 p.m. Summer 2008 is your opportunity to expand into the field of horticultural therapy. Learn about populations that can benefit from horticultural therapy programming, and participate in handson activities designed to demonstrate the principles of horticultural therapy. In Intensive I you will earn 104 hours of credit and in Intensive II earn 79 hours toward the 183 hours required for the Gardens Horticultural Therapy Certificate*. You will be equipped to pursue internship opportunities in horticultural therapy and begin to incorporate a horticulture component into your own school, social service, or health care setting. The curriculum is designed to cover three areas of the Horticultural Therapy Program: People/Plant Relationships Professional Horticultural Therapists provide an overview of many different special needs populations and how horticultural therapy can help them attain their goals. Plant Science and Gardening Gain a basic understanding of plant science and gardening on the grounds of the Garden. Knowledge of the plant world will become an effective tool for therapy. Tours and Site Visits The curriculum includes tours of therapeutic gardens. Students visit existing Horticultural Therapy programs and observe professional therapists in action. Questions about the Intensives? Call 718.817.8747 or e-mail: conted@nybg.org

The Certificate Program is presently accredited toward registration with AHTA through March, 2009. AHTA Professional Standards will change as of October, 2008. Contact AHTA at www.ahta.org or 800.634.160 for more information. For questions about the NYBG Certificate Program contact the Horticultural Therapy Program Coordinator at 718.817.8594 or progcoor@nybg.org

Introduction to Horticultural Therapy

Certificate Requirement, Classroom Hours: 6

Explore the field of horticultural therapy and learn about the use of plants as a way to reach physical, psycho/social, and educational goals with a variety of populations. This course covers an introduction to the field and certificate requirements, a history of horticultural therapy, an overview of the many clinical applications of horticultural therapy. Please bring lunch for classes meeting all day. $155 non-members, $141 members (Includes a $10 materials fee) PHYLLIS DAMICO, HTM SP THR 301 Section A: Saturday, April 5, 9 a.m.3:30 p.m., NYBG, Watson Building, Rm. 315

Courses in Horticultural Therapy Intensive I:

Introduction to Horticultural Therapy Introduction to Plant Science Activities Analysis Horticultural Therapy for Patients with Physical Disabilities Horticultural Therapy for the Aging Population Horticultural Therapy in Behavioral Health Settings Indoor Tropical Plants Horticultural Therapy Site Visits SU THR 950 Three weeks, five days a week, 9 a.m.6 p.m., MondayFriday, July 725, NYBG, Watson Building, Rm. 319 Tuition and refunds $2,575 non-members, $2,545 members. $858 is non-refundable. As an option, a payment schedule is via automatic credit card deduction available if requested: First payment upon registration, 2nd payment May 12, and the final payment on June 9. No refunds will be processed on or after Monday, June 9.

Courses in Horticultural Therapy Intensive II:

Fundamentals of Gardening Introduction to Plant Propagation and Grafting Greenhouse Operations for Horticultural Therapists Horticultural Therapy for Exceptional Youth Horticultural Therapy: Program, Development, Design and Process Horticultural Therapy Site Visits Prerequisite: Introduction to Horticultural TherapyTHR 301. SU THR 960 Two weeks, five days a week, 9 a.m.6 p.m., MondayFriday, July 28 Aug. 8, NYBG, Watson Building, Rm. 319 Tuition and refunds $1,950 non-members, $1,920 members $650 is non-refundable. As an option, a payment schedule via automatic credit card deduction is available if requested: First payment upon registration, 2nd payment June 2, and the final payment on June 30. No refunds will be processed on or after Monday, June 30.

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MATTHEW WICHROWSKI, HTR SP THR 301 Section B: Wednesday, June 18, 10 a.m.4:30 p.m., NYBG, Watson Building, Rm. 319

Plants for Therapeutic Programs

Certificate Elective, Classroom Hours: 12

Expand your selection of plant material to include proven and exciting herbs, flowers, vegetables, fruits, grasses, trees, shrubs, and unusual tropicals that have specific applications to achieve horticultural therapy goals. Explore how to use these plants through hands-on and disability-simulating activities. $295 non-members, $267 members (Includes a $15 materials fee) PHYLLIS DAMICO, HTM, & JOHN BEIRNE WI THR 307 4 Wednesdays, March 26April 16, 6:159:15 p.m., NYBG, Watson Building, Rm. 319

Sign up for both intensive programs and get a $100 discount.

*To earn a Certificate, students must complete a 100-hour field experience not included in the intensive program.

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Aromatherapy for Horticultural Therapy

Certificate Elective, Classroom Hours: 6

Activities Analysis for the Horticultural Therapist

Certificate Requirement, Classroom Hours: 12

Horticultural Therapy: A Practical Approach

Certificate Elective, Classroom Hours: 6

Discover the aromatic world of essential oils and how they can be safely and effectively used in a variety of horticultural therapy programming. Learn the history of aromatherapy and how and why it works. Experience activities for affecting mood, blend oils, and create products that can be used for therapeutic activities. Add a whole new dimension of sensory stimulation to your horticultural therapy program. Please bring lunch. $155 non-members, $141 members (Includes a $10 materials fee) GWENN FRIED SP THR 309 Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m.3:30 p.m., NYBG, Watson Building, Rm. P201

A diverse array of horticultural projects and botanical craft ideas are a key to maintaining a successful horticultural therapy program. Analyze projects that can be used by the therapist. See what physical, cognitive, and social skills are necessary for performance of these tasks. Learn how to adapt these projects to meet the goals and measurable outcomes required for program participants. Grading of activities for special needs is also covered. Please bring lunch. Prerequisite: Introduction to Horticultural TherapyTHR 301. $305 non-members, $277 non-members (Includes a $25 materials fee) PAT CZARNECKI & PHYLLIS DAMICO, HTM WI THR 330 2 Saturdays, March 29 & April 5, 9 a.m.3:30 p.m., Rm. 319

Explore practical aspects of managing horticultural therapy programs--whether you want to build an existing program, create a new one, or be involved independently. Gain an understanding of the tools, resources, planning and organizational skills needed to achieve your goals. Discuss your concerns and get feedback to help achieve success as a horticultural therapist. Please bring lunch. Prerequisite: Introduction to Horticultural TherapyTHR 301. $150 non-members, $136 members (Includes a $5 materials fee) PAT CZARNECKI SP THR 360 Saturday, April 19, 9 a.m.3:30 p.m., NYBG, Watson Building, Rm. 102

Spirituality in Gardening
Certificate Elective, Classroom Hours: 12

Crafting With Nature: Project Ideas

Certificate Elective, Classroom Hours: 5

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Horticultural therapy dovetails perfectly with the current emphasis on mind/body healing. Explore the healing of the soul that gardening and gardens offer. Palliative care, biblical gardens, labyrinths, and the garden archetype are discussed. Explore the use of horticultural therapy for stress reduction. Please bring lunch. $280 non-members, $252 members MATTHEW WICHROWSKI, HTR SP THR 320 2 Saturdays, April 12 & April 26, 9 a.m.3:30 p.m., NYBG, Watson Building, Rm. 312

Site Visit: The Enid A. Haupt Glass Garden at The Rusk Institute
Certificate Requirement and Elective, Classroom Hours: 4

One of the biggest challenges for a horticultural therapist is coming up with new ideas for projects. Learn about hands-on nature crafts, places to buy materials, as well as idea resources for all ages and skill levels. Crafting is an important right brain activity that nurtures creativity, self expression, and self esteem. Bring a glue gun, a camera and a box to take home your projects. All other tools and materials are provided. Please bring lunch. $158 non-members, $146 members (Includes a $35 materials fee) CHERYL WILKS SU THR 333 Sunday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m.3:30 p.m., NYBG, Watson Building, Rm. 102

This individualized intensive training offers an overview of horticultural therapy treatment in a physical rehabilitation setting. The focus is on physical medicine and rehabilitationhistory, philosophy, and team functions. Participate in horticulture treatment sessions with a focus on patient functioning, treatment goals, and precautions. Prerequisites: Introduction to Horticultural TherapyTHR 301. $106 non-members, $95 members NANCY CHAMBERS, HTR, AND STAFF SP THR 525 & SU THR 525 by appointment, call the Registration Office at 718.817.8747

Accessible Gardening
Certificate Elective, Classroom Hours: 3

Horticultural therapists must be creative in designing both tools and spaces for a variety of special needs. In this class, students design and construct adaptive tools and assistive devices through problem-solving activities. Also, learn how to make both indoor and outdoor areas accessible. $94 non-members, $86 members (Includes a $20 materials fee) PHYLLIS DAMICO, HTM SP THR 327 Tuesday, May 20, 6:159:15 p.m., NYBG, Watson Building, Rm. 102

Therapeutic Floral Design

Certificate Elective, Classroom Hours: 6

Site Visit: Hebrew Home for the Aged

Certificate Elective, Classroom Hours: 4

Working with flowers has been documented to improve emotional wellness, self-expression and self-esteem. Learn how flower arranging can be adapted to work in all therapeutic settings in this one-day seminar. The lecture and demonstration in the morning are followed by a hands-on workshop in the afternoon. Please bring lunch. $185 non-members, $171 members (Includes a $40 materials fee) CHERYL WILKS SP THR 350 Sunday, May 18, 10 a.m.4:30 p.m., NYBG, Watson Building, Rm. 102

Horticultural Therapy Programs are an integral part of therapeutic activities at this 800 bed facility overlooking the Hudson River. Program goals, ideas, and a tour of the facility are included. Please bring lunch or buy it on premises. Prerequisite: Introduction to Horticultural TherapyTHR 301. $106 non-members, $95 members JO ANN STERN, HTR SP THR 531 Thursday, April 17, 9:30 a.m.2 p.m., Offsite

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Site Visit: Green Chimneys, Brewster, N.y.

Certificate Requirement and Elective, Classroom Hours: 4

Core Sequence in Horticultural Therapy THR 401, 402, 403, 404, and 405
THR 401, 402, 403, and 404 can be taken in any order, provided you have completed Introduction to Horticultural TherapyTHR 301. Upon completion of THR 401, 402, 403, and 404, you can take Horticultural Therapy: Program Development, Design, and ProcessTHR 405, which ties together all you have learned in the prior courses.

Founded in 1947, Green Chimneys is a nationally renowned leader in creating opportunities for at-risk children through innovative programs utilizing horticulture, animals, and nature. Tour the organic garden and greenhouse tended by children, experience the animal-assisted therapy program, and participate in a like skills harvest activity. Please bring lunch. Travel directions are mailed with your confirmation letter. Prerequisites: Introduction to Horticultural TherapyTHR 301. $106 Non-members, $95 members TRACY CHAMBERLIN, HTR SP THR 535 Wednesday, May 7, 10 a.m.2:30 p.m., Offsite

Horticultural Therapy for the Aging Population

Certificate Requirement, Classroom Hours: 12

Horticultural Therapy for Patients with Physical Disabilities

Certificate Requirement, Classroom Hours: 12

Site Visit: Urban Oasis, Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, Brooklyn

Certificate requirement and elective, Classroom Hours: 4

Older adults, the fastest growing segment of the population, present an increasing need for therapeutic services. Learn about the physical, sensory, cognitive, psychological and social aspects of aging and their implications for horticultural therapy programming. Explore how horticulture can be an important component in the various levels of geriatric care. Please bring lunch. Prerequisite: Introduction to Horticultural TherapyTHR 301. $292 non-members, $264 members, (Includes a $12 materials fee) JO ANN STERN, HTR SP THR 401 2 Mondays, June 16 & 23 and 2 Thursdays, June 19 & 26, 6:159:15 p.m., NYBG, Watson Building, Rm. 319

Explore the effects that left- or right-sided strokes, Alzheimers disease, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, and automobile accidents have on patients. Case studies are presented, and you develop clinical skills regarding assessment, treatment, and individualized horticultural therapy goals. Please bring lunch. Prerequisite: Introduction to Horticultural TherapyTHR 301. $295 non-members, $267 members, (Includes a $15 materials fee) MATTHEW WICHROWSKI, HTR SP THR 403 4 Wednesdays, June 425, 6:159:15 p.m., NYBG, Watson Building, Rm. 312

Urban Oasis is a horticultural business and agricultural initiative of Kingsboro Psychiatric Center in Brooklyn. Urban Oasis works in collaboration with the Horticultural Society of New York and utilizes real job work experience as horticultural therapy. The clients train in two greenhouses and on a mini vegetable farm. They sell the produce they raise at the weekly farmers market located at the Center. Please dress for gardening activities. Lunch is provided. Travel directions are mailed with your confirmation letter. Prerequisite: Introduction to Horticultural TherapyTHR 301. $106 non-members, $95 members SUSAN BRAVERMAN, HTM AND HILDA KRUS, HTA SP THR 556 Wednesday, May 28, 9 a.m.1:30 p.m., Offsite

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Horticultural Therapy for Exceptional youth

Certificate Requirement, Classroom Hours: 12

Horticultural Therapy in Behavioral Health Settings

Certificate Requirement, Classroom Hours: 12

Gain an understanding of the practice of horticultural therapy as it relates to children and adolescents with developmental, sensory, physical, behavioral, and learning challenges. Explore a variety of methods and programs to meet the goals of pre-school through highschool aged special needs students. Engage in active, cooperative activities to develop lessons and curricula that can be used in settings for youth of all abilities. Prerequisite: Introduction to Horticultural TherapyTHR 301. $295 non-members, $267 members, (Includes a $15 materials fee) PHYLLIS DAMICO, HTM SP THR 402 4 Tuesdays, April 22May 13, 6:159:15 p.m., NYBG, Watson Building, Rm. 319

The Program Coordinator, Phyllis DAmico, HTM, is a registered Horticultural Therapist with the American Horticultural Therapy Association. She is also a multi-certified teacher who has worked with developmentally disabled children and adults for over 25 years, and she is the Lead Science Teacher at the New Jersey Regional Day School in Newark.

The foundations of horticultural therapy date back to the Middle Ages, when psychiatric patients were encouraged to participate in gardening activities. Today, horticultural therapy is practiced in a multitude of behavioral health settings, including hospitals, day treatment programs, group homes, and with individuals. Learn the diagnostic criteria for common mental disorders and review actual case studies. Create treatment plans utilizing horticulture activities for specific needs. Please bring lunch. Prerequisite: Introduction to Horticultural TherapyTHR 301. $295 non-members, $267 members, (Includes a $15 materials fee) JOHN BEIRNE AND MATTHEW WICHROWSKI, HTR SP THR 404 2 Saturdays, May 3 & 10, 9 a.m.3:30 p.m., NYBG, Watson Building, Rm. 301

To register, or for more information, call 718.817.8747

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