Using Horticulture as a Therapeutic Medium – 2021 Dates to be announced shortly

Using horticulture as a therapeutic medium

This course distils our 20+ years of experience working in Social and Therapeutic Horticulture.

The day will be jam packed with information, examples and real case studies, explaining how to harness the amazing qualities of nature and horticulture when working with individuals or groups who have disabilities or extra support needs.

The day begins at 9.30am with an introduction and aspirations for the day.  We deliver to fairly small groups (max of 15) so that each persons needs are met and there is plenty of time for questions and discussion.

We will have a run through the support needs of a range of client groups (including people with learning difficulties, people with autistic spectrum disorder, mental health support needs and dementia).  We will then talk through the qualities of horticulture that make it such a powerful and versatile medium.

In the afternoon we will get into the nitty gritty of the best way to organise your activities and effective working methods.  We will also explore some real case studies and look at appropriate tasks etc.

The workshop will run from 9:30am until 4pm. Refreshments will be provided, please bring a packed lunch to enjoy in our Cutting Gardens.

Coronavirus Covid19

Organic Blooms is currently unaffected by the coronavirus Covid19 and we are running all our courses and workshops as usual. All of our groups are small and much of the activity takes place outside in the fresh air. We also encourage all participants to follow current guidelines on hand washing and catching coughs and sneezes.

Any participant who is unwell on the morning of the course of workshop should not come. If this is the case please email us and we will arrange for you to transfer your booking to an alternative course or workshop.

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