Instructor:	John Tristan, M.S. HTR
Location:	Durfee Conservatory & French Hall 106. Mondays 6-9 p.m.
Course Description:	A survey of the various populations that can benefit from horticultural therapy. Review of methods and materials used by therapists in a greenhouse setting. Emphasis on training requirements and techniques. The experience is appropriate for individuals with backgrounds in nursing, psychology and horticulture. Requirements for professional certification are examined.

Schedule of Classes and Topics:

Class Dates	Class Topic
February 4	The roots of horticultural therapy in public horticulture.
February 11	Settings and populations. Personal response statement and professional certification.
February 18 or 20	Horticulture and occupational therapy Plant list for "high success" Plant propagation techniques
February 25	Adult psychiatric settings Horticultural Therapy Incentive Program
March 4	Motivation and Program Development
March 11	Mid-Term exam Implementing Pest Control Strategies for greenhouses (vocational & therapeutic)
March 18	Spring Recess (no class)
March 25	Health and horticulture presentations to youth adolescents with special needs Strategies for ADD students
April 1	Horticultural intervention for stressed college students
April 8	Displaced persons and trauma survivors Refugee settlement presentation
April 15 or 17	Geriatric population The use of bonsai as a component of life enhancement
April 22	Flower and plant material arrangement as therapy Group participation and technique reviews
April 29	Bereavement and horticultural activities Perspective on death and dying
May 6	Open subject and review
May 13	Final Exam Greenhouse clean-up

Suggested Readings:

No textbooks are required for class.
However, the following works are suggested for enhanced learning.
Research articles for mandatory review will be provided.