Horticulture as Therapy: Principles and Practice

by Simson; Sharon

• ISBN13: 9781560228592
• ISBN10: 1560228598
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781040279342
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1997-11-03
• Publisher: CRC Press

Summary

Horticulture as Therapy is the first definitive, state-of-the-art text on the practice of horticulture as therapy. This unique book presents horticultural therapy as a medical discipline that uses plants and plant products to improve the cognitive, physical, psychological, or social functioning of its participants. In doing so, it educates future horticultural therapists in terms of concepts and skills and prepares them for professional positions as practitioners, researchers, and educators in this growing field.

Table of Contents

About the Editors	xiv	(1)
Contributors	xv	(8)
Preface	xxiii	(2)
Acknowledgments	xxv
PART ONE: THE PRACTICE OF HORTICULTURAL THERAPY	3	(68)
Chapter 1. Development of the Profession of Horticultural Therapy	3	(18)
Steven Davis
Introduction	3	(1)
History	4	(5)
The Response: Educational Opportunities and a Professional Association	9	(2)
New Organizations in England	11	(1)
The Significance of a Professional Association	11	(1)
Mission of the Organization	12	(5)
Overview	17	(4)
Chapter 2. People-Plant Relationship	21	(22)
Paula Diane Relf
Introduction	21	(1)
Background Theories	22	(1)
Plants and the Individual	23	(5)
Plants and the Community	28	(6)
Plants and Human Culture	34	(9)
Chapter 3. Vocational, Social, and Therapeutic Programs in Horticulture	43	(28)
Rebecca Haller
Introduction	43	(2)
Vocational Programs	45	(9)
Therapeutic Programs	54	(6)
Social Programs	60	(5)
Conclusion	65	(6)
PART TWO: SPECIAL POPULATIONS FOR HORTICULTURAL THERAPY PRACTICE	71	(216)
Chapter 4. Stroke, Spinal Cord, and Physical Disabilities, and Horticultural Therapy Practice	71	(34)
Matthew Wichrowski
Nancy K. Chambers
Linda M. Ciccantelli
Introduction	71	(2)
The Client Population	73	(7)
Horticultural Therapy and Treatment	80	(13)
Case Studies	93	(7)
Future Practice	100	(5)
Chapter 5. Traumatic Brain Injury and Horticultural Therapy Practice	105	(26)
David Strauss
Maria Gabaldo
Introduction	105	(1)
The Client Population	106	(5)
Identification of Treatment Issues	111	(1)
Identification of Treatment Goals and Objectives	112	(4)
Adaptations of Activities	116	(2)
Precautions	118	(1)
Observation Documentation and Client Feedback	119	(2)
Case Studies	121	(3)
Future	124	(7)
Chapter 6. Developmental Disabilities and Horticultural Therapy Practice	131	(26)
Pamela Catlin
Introduction	131	(1)
Significance of Horticultural Therapy Programming	132	(3)
Understanding the Client Population	135	(6)
Horticultural Therapy and Treatment	141	(3)
Adaptation of Horticultural Activities to Meet Treatment Objectives	144	(4)
Case Illustrations and Implications for HT Practice	148	(4)
Future Practice	152	(5)
Chapter 7. Mental Illness and Horticultural Therapy Practice	157	(42)
Barbara A. Shapiro
Maxine Jewel Kaplan
Introduction	157	(4)
History of Horticulture Therapy	161	(6)
Diagnostic Codes	167	(5)
Hospitalization	172	(1)
Treatment Approaches	173	(8)
Efficacy	181	(2)
Horticultural Therapy and Treatment	183	(1)
Adaptation of Horticultural Therapy Activities to Meet Treatment Objectives	184	(6)
Observation, Documentation, and Client Feedback	190	(9)
Chapter 8. Children and Youth and Horticultural Therapy Practice	199	(32)
Thom Pentz
Martha C. Straus
Introduction	199	(2)
Developmental Psychology and Horticultural Therapy	201	(5)
Developmental Model of Childhood Psychopathology	206	(3)
Assessment and Treatment of Children with Developmental Disturbances	209	(4)
Principles of Psychotherapeutic Intervention	213	(2)
Identification of Treatment Issues Appropriate for Horticultural Therapy	215	(2)
Goals Relating to Horticultural Therapy	217	(3)
Adaptation of Horticultural Activities to Meet Treatment Objectives	220	(4)
Summary	224	(1)
Case Studies	225	(6)
Chapter 9. Older Persons and Horticultural Therapy Practice	231	(26)
Karen Haas
Sharon P. Simson
Nancy C. Stevenson
Introduction	231	(1)
The Client Population	232	(7)
The Impact of Health Conditions on the Lives of Older Persons	239	(1)
Horticultural Therapy and Treatment	240	(12)
Observation, Documentation, and Client Feedback	252	(5)
Chapter 10. Substance Abuse, Offender Rehabilitation, and Horticultural Therapy Practice	257	(30)
Jay Stone Rice
Linda L. Remy
Lisa Ann Whittlesey
Introduction	257	(1)
Identification and Treatment of Client Population	258	(5)
Horticultural Therapy	263	(3)
Horticultural Therapy Activities	266	(5)
Case Studies	271	(4)
Future Practices	275	(12)
PART THREE: SETTINGS FOR HORTICULTURAL THERAPY PRACTICE	287	(114)
Chapter 11. Outside Space and Adaptive Gardening: Design, Techniques, and Tools	287	(30)
Jean Kavanagh
The Horticultural Therapy Garden	287	(1)
Universal Design	288	(2)
Factors in Design and Use	290	(1)
Site Analysis	291	(1)
Goals and Objectives	291	(3)
Proposed Design Values and Attributes	294	(1)
Design and Use of Space	295	(4)
Adapting Garden Space and Facilities	299	(1)
Traditional Planting	299	(8)
Container Planting	307	(7)
Legal Issues	314	(3)
Chapter 12. Inside Space and Adaptive Gardening: Design, Techniques, and Tools	317	(38)
Douglas L. Airhart
Kathleen M. Airhart
Introduction	317	(1)
Adaptive Indoor Space	317	(11)
Adaptive Tools and Equipment	328	(3)
Patient or Client Safety Precautions	331	(3)
Accessibility	334	(10)
Case Studies	344	(11)
Chapter 13. Botanical Gardening: Design, Techniques, and Tools	355	(22)
Matthew Frazel
Introduction	355	(1)
Statement of the Issues	355	(4)
Overview of the Range of Horticultural Therapy Services at Public Gardens	359	(6)
Overview of Client Groups and Agencies Served by Public Garden Horticultural Therapy Programs	365	(1)
Content of Public Garden Horticultural Therapy Programs	366	(1)
Horticultural Therapy Staffing Patterns at Public Gardens	366	(2)
Three Case Studies of Public Garden Horticultural Therapy Programs	368	(5)
The Future of Public Garden Horticultural Therapy Programs	373	(4)
Chapter 14. Community Gardening: Design, Techniques, and Tools	377	(24)
Patricia Schrieber
Introduction	377	(1)
Components of a Community Gardening Program	378	(10)
Case Studies	388	(7)
Moving into the Future with Community Greening	395	(6)
PART FOUR: SKILLS FOR HORTICULTURAL THERAPY PRACTICE	401	(58)
Chapter 15. Consultation Services for Horticultural Therapy Practice	401	(16)
Melanie Trelaine
Introduction	401	(1)
Why Consultants Are Needed	401	(1)
Developing a Consultation Service	402	(3)
Marketing Your Services	405	(2)
Recruiting Clients	407	(1)
Formulating Contracts and Developing Budgets	407	(1)
Horticultural Therapy Services	408	(1)
Negotiating the Contract or Agreement	408	(3)
Implementing the Service	411	(2)
Case Studies of Horticultural Therapy Program Contractors	413	(4)
Chapter 16. Applied Research for Horticultural Therapy Practice	417	(18)
Patrick Neal Williams
Patricia Myroniuk Williams
Introduction	417	(1)
Covering the Realm of Research	417	(1)
Why Do Research?	418	(2)
Applied versus Basic Research	420	(1)
The Research Study, Start to Finish	421	(8)
Ethical Issues in Research	429	(1)
Data Analysis	430	(1)
Statistical Analysis	430	(1)
Publishing the Results	431	(4)
Chapter 17. Documentation, Program Evaluation, and Assessment	435	(24)
Vera Roth
Martha C. Straus
Introduction	435	(1)
Purpose of Documentation	436	(1)
Governing Bodies	436	(3)
Documentation	439	(5)
The Treatment Plan	444	(7)
Time Frames	451	(1)
Why Horticultural Therapy?	452	(3)
Treatment Goals and Objectives	455	(4)
Index	459