Your New Nature
Donna Soszynski
Horticultural Therapist - Nature Art Classes - Garden Teacher - Biophila Artist
Online course Intro to Horticultural Therapy To be scheduled soon for the Fall. Eco-Spirituality, Mandala making and Nature Geometry
Classes and Workshops can be weekly, bi-monthly, monthly.
Plant & Sip Class Febuary 2019
Planting Seeds of Love, Hope and Healing
Terrarium in a Mason Jar
HT aspects of this session.
Cognitive: Listening, following instructions and planning a design.
Physical: Fine and gross motor skills (using a dibble stick, putting the materials/plant into the jar), standing, carrying things.
Social: Interacting and helping each other in a supportive environment
Emotional: Being able to be in the moment and away from any stress.
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This session incorporated the 4 pillars of HT:
Physical: Standing to get supplies, carrying things, fine motor skills, holding brushes, painting, having to turn and paint all sides of the birdhouse, free hand painting or sponging using a stencil
Cognitive: Following instructions, creating a design, Completing the project.
Emotional/Affective: Allow clients to able to relax and just be in the moment. It is a good break from the daily stresses, especially if someone is still actively in treatment or has ongoing health issues.
Feel productive.
Social: This is an important aspect of an HT session. Many times this might be the only time participants have been able to get out. that week. Creating a safe and supportive environment is essential. Sharing supplies. Helping each other.
I take time to implement and create all HT sessions. Planning. organizing and gathering information, sourcing supplies, addressing the needs of the participants.
