Introduction to Social and Therapeutic Horticulture Practice

This course provides an introduction to the key skills set for Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) Practice, and will consider the fundamental practice approach and role of the practitioner within different practice settings.

You will explore different garden types and look at how the garden can be a source of activity and occupation appropriate to individual development and recovery. The day will enable you to begin to explore how to harness and maximise the potential therapeutic benefits of gardens and gardening.

This course is suitable for:

Beginners, career changers and volunteers

What you will learn:

Describe the generalised benefits of gardening
Describe the key theories behind why gardens are therapeutic
Describe how gardens and gardening can be utilised as therapy
Describe the different models of horticulture as therapy
Articulate the role of an STH practitioner

Length

1 day

Included in your fee

All course materials
Course handouts
Lunch and refreshments

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30 May 2020, Ireland

National Botanic Gardens, Dublin 9, Ireland D09 VY63

11 places remaining!

Timetable

9:30am	Coffee and registration
10am	Course starts
4pm	Course finishes

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£135.00 For individuals, members of charities, voluntary and non-statutory organisations

£160.00 For statutory and non-voluntary organisations

10 June 2020, London

The Herb Garden, Battersea Park, London SW11 4NJ

11 places remaining!

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9:30am	Coffee and registration
10am	Course starts
4pm	Course finishes

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£135.00 For individuals, members of charities, voluntary and non-statutory organisations

£160.00 For statutory and non-voluntary organisations

17 June 2020, Sheffield

30 Minna Rd, Sheffield S3 9AZ

10 places remaining!

Timetable

9:30am	Coffee and registration
10am	Course starts
4pm	Course finishes

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£135.00 For individuals, members of charities, voluntary and non-statutory organisations

£160.00 For statutory and non-voluntary organisations

26 June 2020, Bristol

Windmill Hill City Farm, Philip Street, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 4EA

8 places remaining!

Timetable

9:30am	Coffee and registration
10am	Course starts
4pm	Course finishes

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£135.00 For individuals, members of charities, voluntary and non-statutory organisations

£160.00 For statutory and non-voluntary organisations

30 June 2020, Reading

The Geoffrey Udall Centre, Beech Hill, Reading RG7 2AT

13 places remaining!

Timetable

9:30am	Coffee and registration
10am	Course starts
4pm	Course finishes

Book places

£135.00 For individuals, members of charities, voluntary and non-statutory organisations

£160.00 For statutory and non-voluntary organisations