Cultivating Wellness
Root in Nature connects people with the healing power of plants to improve their mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
The benefits of Horticultural Therapy
Cognitive and Intellectual
- Improves self-esteem and reduces depression
- Improves sleep and cognitive issues in dementia patients
- Increases engagement and improves mood
Physical
- Supports cardiovascular health
- Modifies progression of coronary heart disease by addressing associated anxiety and stress
- Boosts the absorption and retention of Vitamin D
Emotional
- Protects and preserves mental health
- Helps to maintain a sense of purpose, confidence and worth
- Improves mood state and fosters emotional restoration
Social
- Reduces isolation by increasing social connections and interacting in a group setting
- Promotes a sense of inclusion and belonging
- Builds connections
Creative
- Prevents boredom and provides stimulation of sensory perceptions
- Stimulates creativity by engaging in creative exercises
- Fosters imagination
Spiritual
- Connect to past and personal history
- Generates meaning through engagement in purposeful activities
- Fosters gratitude
Earth in your hands, peace in your mind.
Efficient, effective and all natural.
Improve the mental health of your patients or residents with engaging, affordable and easy-to-implement programs and activities. With just a couple of hours of training, you will be able to bring the power of plants to the benefit of those in your care.
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Intro to Therapeutic Horticulture Course
This virtual, self-paced course teaches how to facilitate, adapt and evaluate therapeutic horticulture activities. It also provides foundational horticulture and safety training and equips students with the skills to facilitate activities with individual clients and small groups.
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GrowTH – Grow Therapeutic Horticulture is a supportive online international community of horticultural therapists, practitioners, and other professionals delivering plant and nature-rooted sessions.
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About us
Root in Nature connects people with the healing power of plants to improve their overall mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
Our online GrowTH community provides members with access to a database of activities, events and resources, as well as a place to connect with horticultural therapists from around the world.
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