INTRODUCTORY COURSE
\nTO HORTICULTURE
\nTHERAPEUTIC<\/p>\n
leads:<\/p>\n
DR.SSA MARGHERITA VOLPINI
\nSeptember 26 and 27, 2025
\nat spinarosa botanical garden<\/p>\n
Frazione Fighetto 35
\nBorghetto di Borbera (AL)<\/p>\n
PRESENTATION
\nWhat is Therapeutic Horticulture?
\nTherapeutic horticulture is a practice aimed at improving mood, relieving stress, promoting
\nrelaxation, stimulating motor and cognitive skills, and improving people’s physical, mental, and
\nsocial well-being.
\nWhat tools does it use?
\nIt uses activities related to gardening and plant cultivation. It is an approach that
\ncombines contact with nature, manual labor and creativity.
\nTo which practitioners is the training directed?
\nThe course is aimed at all those who are professionally involved in mental and physical health and
\npeople’s well-being. So: psychologists, educators, psychiatrists, physicians, teachers,
\neducators, gardeners, etc.
\nWhich users can benefit from it?
\nThis form of therapy can be particularly beneficial for people with disabilities, the elderly,
\nchildren, or as an adjuvant treatment in the case of more serious illnesses. It is used in settings
\nsuch as hospitals, nursing homes, schools, centers for people with disabilities and addictions. It can be
\nused in those contexts where connection with nature is needed as part of a
\npath of healing, personal growth or as a wellness activity.<\/p>\n
In what sense is it therapeutic?
\nIn serious contexts such as pathological addictions, neurological disorders, oncological diseases, etc.,
\nthis practice adds to ongoing therapies by increasing their effectiveness or decreasing
\ntheir use as in the case of painkillers in oncological diseases. It can be used
\nas a main treatment tool, e.g., to increase skills and
\npropensity for socialization for users of nursing homes, children or the disabled. It can be
\nused in combination with antidepressant drugs and to lower their dosage because
\nit contributes to mood elevation. <\/p>\n
PROGRAM<\/p>\n
Sept. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
\n9:30- 1:30 p.m. theoretical part
\nIntroduction to therapeutic horticulture
\nAccredited theories behind this practice
\nComponents that make it an effective tool for improving the well-being of
\nperson and caregiver.
\nWhat are the benefits
\nMethodology and procedure
\n13.30- 14-30 Lunch break
\n14. 30- 17.30 Practical part
\nExplore and experience the concept of biophilia and understand its therapeutic value.
\nActivities to bring out the innate connection with the natural environment through the senses.
\nSept. 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
\n9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Theory
\nThe psychophysical and cognitive characteristics of potential users.
\nDesign elements for creating a space dedicated to therapeutic horticulture.
\nHow and which plants to use to foster connection with nature based on needs,
\ntypes of programs, and different contexts.
\n1:30- 2:30 p.m. Lunch break
\n14. 30- 5:30 p.m. Practical part
\nExperimentation of activities according to the psychophysical characteristics of potential users
\nDesigning and implementing a therapeutic green space<\/p>\n
Participation fee: 100 \u20ac. To register, you must make a reservation and send by
\ntransfer the deposit of 30 \u20ac to “Cultural Association “Spinarosa Botanical Garden,” no.
\nIBAN IT94I0538748710000003759844.
\nIn case of rain, the course will be held indoors. Materials needed for the course are
\nprovided by the organization.
\nIt is possible to have a packed lunch, on your own, at the Spinarosa Botanical Garden.
\nContact us if you need information about overnight accommodations in nearby facilities.
\nSome of them do a favorable price for this initiative.
\nThe parking lot, which is marked, is a few minutes’ walk from the Botanical Garden
\nSpinarosa. Parking is not possible in front of the Garden entrance.
\nInformation:
\ninfo@giardinospinarosa.it
\ncell phone: 347 8840017
\nUnder the sponsorship of <\/p>\n
CULTURAL ASSOCIATION ODV
\n“SPINAROSA BOTANICAL GARDEN”<\/p>\n
c.f. 92035410064<\/p>\n
RUNTS registration with D.D 1045 of 14\/07\/21
\nFrazione Fighetto 35, Borghetto di Borbera (AL)<\/p>\n
phone: 347 8840017
\ne-mail info@giardinospinarosa.it
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