{"product_id":"horticultural-therapy-methods-connecting-people-and-plants-in-health-care-human-services-and-therapeutic-programs","title":"Horticultural Therapy Methods: Connecting People and Plants in Health Care, Human Services, and Therapeutic Programs","description":"Widely accepted treatment methods using horticulture as a therapeutic modality\n\nThrough the years, horticultural therapy (HT) 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: Making Connections in Health Care, Human Service, and Community Programs details the basics of the growing, time-proven practice of therapy through gardening. Experienced practitioners and educators discuss horticultural therapy theory, application, and the impressive positive impact it has on clients. Beginners are educated on key issues and given the tools needed to effectively treat clients.\n\nHorticultural therapy uses widely accepted treatment methods in a calming, creative program framework. Horticultural Therapy Methods challenges pre-conceived notions of the value of this treatment by describing the processes, techniques for practice, and the rationale for their use. This manual not only can be used as a reference and a guide for students but can also be used by educators and those conducting horticultural therapy to help construct effective treatment programs. Health care and human service professionals will find this resource a powerful ally in the therapy, treatment, and education of inmates, residents, patients, trainees, and students.\n\nHorticultural Therapy Methods is a clear helpful manual that explains:\nthe types of programs, settings, and goals\nthe process of treatment planning\ndeveloping sessions—including activity or task selections to meet treatment objectives\nmotivation and behavior management techniques\ndocumentation guidelines\nthree types of HT programs\nresources for HT activity ideas\npractical approaches for mental health\n\nHorticultural Therapy Methods is a valuable addition to the literature and is crucial for all levels of horticultural therapists, occupational therapists, therapeutic recreational specialists, social workers, special educators, community horticulture leaders, horticulturists, mental health professionals of all types, and students.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 156022326X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: LFV.156022326X.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Haller, Rebecca L.|Capra, Christine L.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Book is in very good condition.  Clean with little to no signs of wear or markings highlights.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Books for Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46791020314821,"sku":"LFV.156022326X.VG","price":80.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/2914\/4773\/files\/156022326X-0.jpg?v=1787418713","url":"https:\/\/www.booksforlife.store\/products\/horticultural-therapy-methods-connecting-people-and-plants-in-health-care-human-services-and-therapeutic-programs","provider":"Books for Life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}