How can Therapeutic Horticulture (TH) support mental health?
• Explore the benefits of gardening activity and nature connection to mental health
• Understand the range of gardening and nature connection support - from general wellbeing to specialist TH
• Explore the theory and practical methods that inform adaptive gardening techniques to support mental health recovery including communication and building relationships
How is it delivered?
• Live on-line training with experienced Trellis staff.
• Interactive sessions using a combination of slides, breakout tasks, quizzes, video clips, with time for Q&A, and group discussions.
• Includes downloadable course notes and Trellis web resources.
Who should attend?
• Anyone interested in/already involved in gardening activity and health
• Anyone interested in/already delivering nature-connection activities
Professionals and volunteers supporting wellbeing, working in settings such as:
• Health e.g. nurses, occupational theraopists, physiotherapists, link workers with an interest in Green Health
• Care e.g. managers, care staff, activity co-ordinators
• Education e.g. teachers, classroom assistants, those specialising in additional and Special Educational Needs support
• Community and Specialist support groups e.g. mental health, dementia, homelessness, cancer support, welfare support
These sessions cost £45 each and a Trellis Membership discount of £10 per session can be applied.