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Curriculum
Learning program
Learn from the basics
120-hour-long horticultural therapy learning program dedicated to healthcare and social professionals who work with psychiatric patients and physical rehabilitation programs.
The treatment benefits people with:
- Addiction
- Mood disorders
- Anxiety
- Dementia
- Alzheimer’s
- Autism
Handbook
1. Basics of Horticultural Therapy
The history, theoretical background, relevance and scientific evidence of therapeutic horticulture. The neuroscientific findings combined with the principles and definitions.
2. Botany & Garden Maintenance
Plant morphology, physiology, nomenclature, growth and life forms, medicinal plants, soil and garden maintenance tools.
3. Design of spaces for therapeutic horticulture
The ecological principles of garden planning. You will learn therapeutic garden design from site assessment to paths, plants, lighting, and other materials.
4. Target Group
Target groups of therapeutic horticulture. The basic principles and therapeutic practices and activities for different target groups.
5. Impact Measurement Options in Horticultural Therapy
The methods to measure the impact of the processes and sessions. You will learn how to collect and analyze information in a timely manner, including outcome measurement to facilitate regular feedback and communication with clients.
Handbook
Learning in the conventional way
It provides a professional foundation for putting horticultural therapy into practice. The handbook will be translated into Italian in addition to English and Hungarian.
- Professionals terms
- Up-to-date information on research
- Practical examples for planning and conducting sessions
- Sample descriptions
E-Learning
Remote learning never been easier
Dedicated 40-hours learning program with videos, lectures, audio files and all-round reading materials. Digital content with basic theoretical parts of all training modules.
- Interactive content
- Course presentations
- Flashcards
