Supporting Mental Health Through Therapeutic Horticulture

This event took place on 28 Jan 2026

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.