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Horticultural therapy | Horticultural therapist development plan

Published: 2024-11-24 Author: mysheen
Last Updated: 2024/11/24, An introduction to Horticulture Therapy, published by Professor Li Shuhua of Tsinghua University in 2011, achieves the body through horticultural activities or activities related to plants.

An introduction to Horticulture Therapy, published by Professor Li Shuhua of Tsinghua University in 2011, is called horticulture therapy through horticultural activities or plant-related activities to achieve the goals of physical function recovery, mental health recovery and social adaptation recovery.

Professor Zheng Li of Suzhou University supplemented the definition of horticulture therapy in 2015 in the Overview of Horticulture Therapy in the United States and the latest interpretation of industry terminology, pointing out that horticulture operations are conducted through trained therapists. a process that promises to achieve specific treatment goals for customers.

What kind of person can become a horticultural therapist? What knowledge do gardening therapists need to master?

The cultivation that a horticultural therapist should possess

Professional knowledge of gardening

Including: seed planting crop fertilization, soil management, pest control, understanding of varieties, breeding techniques and so on.

Humanistic and psychological care

We should not only have an understanding of the biology of nature, but also have moderate concern for the humanities, we need to have a moderate understanding of human nature, and study some psychological certificates.

Noble personality traits

There is a gentle and considerate heart, an appreciative eye, a complimentary mouth, a listening ear, a considerate feeling, comforting, encouraging, tolerant, appreciating the merits of others and absolutely avoiding blame, abuse, harsh criticism, ridicule, ridicule, disdain, disdain, contempt, indifference, or perfunctory.

A humorous or lively lecture.

The way of teaching should not be as if it is too methodical in class, but should be humorous, interesting and characteristic, fun and fun, so as to make the treated feel like spring breeze, laughter and joy, as if "I won't get tired of reading you a thousand times."

Basic medical knowledge

Have some basic understanding of some of the symptoms of the participants, such as mental retardation, disability, autistic children, etc.

Personality traits of horticultural therapists

Enthusiasm

The therapist is willing to pay and full of enthusiasm to make the treated feel the vitality or love of life, and is full of curiosity and love for horticultural therapy.

Share

Therapists are willing to share what they know and skills with the patients, as if they want to share what they know and enjoy with good friends.

enjoy

The therapist should be able to enjoy it, not just a job, and to really enjoy the fun of gardening, so that the treated person can feel that joy and joy, otherwise it is just a labor or work.

Care for

Gardening therapists are willing to care for the vulnerable, can understand and tolerate the congenital or acquired deficiencies of the treated, teach with a gentle heart, and care actively and willingly.

Courses to be mastered by horticultural therapists

An introduction to Horticulture

Horticultural therapy theory

Evaluation methods of horticultural therapy

Course Design skills of Horticulture Therapy

Healthy Design method of Indoor Environment

Design of healing garden

Design of assistant tools for horticultural therapy

Landscape maintenance and management

Activity plan writing

Gardening treatment for all kinds of people

Methods and techniques for creating five senses of stimulation

Management and communication skills

How to join the cutting-edge development of horticultural therapists in China

The 2017 Horticultural Therapy and Great Health Industry Summit Forum will be held in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province on November 8-9.

Keynote report

1. The wisdom and energy of Li Shuhua plants

2. Hiroshi Iwasaki

The practice, subject and Prospect of Horticulture Therapy in Japan

3. Park Shin-ae, Jianguo University, Korea

'Research-based evidence of horticultural therapy for healthy

Evidence-based Research on Health-based Horticulture Therapy

4. Zhang Yusen, Horticultural Therapy and healthy Horticulture, National Taiwan University

Jiang Bin, Chinese University of Hong Kong

Mental Health Benefits of Urban Nature: Recent Research Findings

On the benefits of Urban Nature to Mental Health

Highlights of the forum:

Wuyunbagan: the Development of Horticulture Therapy related courses in Colleges and Universities-- A case study of overseas Chinese University

Zeng Duanxiang: the improvement and Application of practical skills of Horticulture Therapy

Corning: the setting of Horticultural Therapy course in Asaku Landscape Horticulture School in Japan

Zhao Juan: a case study of Horticultural Therapy in Community Psychiatric patients-- spiritual Flower language Project

Yan Biyu: healing in Private Garden

A workshop on professional skills of horticultural therapists will also be held in Guangzhou from December 1 to 3, 2017.

Editor: Zhao Peiheng

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