Horticultural Therapy is a powerful therapeutic intervention facilitated by our Recreation Therapists. It takes place outside on our beautiful acute courtyard. Our patients especially enjoy having the opportunity to be outdoors in our garden areas to enjoy a fresh breathe of air and feel the warmth of the sun on their face as they get their hands into the earth to plant seeds and flowers as well as creating the opportunity for ongoing gardening projects in a group setting. This therapeutic intervention assists our patients in progressing on their treatment goals some of which are:
- Increase Coping Skills
- Decrease anxiety/stress and increases relaxation
- Provides creative outlets for the expression of emotions
- Increases Problem Solving
- Increases self-esteem with a sense of accomplishment
- Develops Social Skills with peers
- Increases mobility and range of motion
- Increases strength & endurance
- Maintains and Develops new play/leisure skills
- Encourages Wellness
- Promotes enjoyment & improves the quality of life
We are happy to offer this intervention to our patients and hope you will enjoy their accomplishments as you stroll through our courtyard and stop and smell the roses along the way.