Benefits of Horticultural Therapy

Our year-round horticultural therapy program provides a weekly garden club, weekly vocational training, monthly field trips, seasonal family events, staff education, and a beautiful outdoor therapeutic garden space that is consistent with the mission and commitment of Stephen’s Place.

Horticultural therapy is a unique approach that contributes to the safe, active, and healthy environment at Stephen’s Place. Supporting a holistic approach that supports whole-person wellness, including:

Cognitive Support

• Practicing effective communication skills

• Increases problem-solving skills

• Exercising attention span and focus on the task

• Learning fun facts about the natural world

Psychological Wellness

• Developing an age-appropriate meaningful leisure activity

• Increased sense of responsibility

• Building self-esteem

• Decision making

Social Interaction

• Increases interaction and decreases isolation

• Community building

• Contributing to teamwork and collaboration

• Participating in group decision making

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