Growing HOPE: The Therapeutic Benefits of Gardening

Growing HOPE: The Therapeutic Benefits of Gardening

Gardening is fundamental to providing healthy air, nutritious food, and beauty for the world. But even beyond this, the art of gardening provides many therapeutic benefits for children!

You don't have to be an expert gardener to let your green thumb flourish and share all that can be learned in the world of horticulture!

Whether you are a teacher, therapist, or parent of young children, you might be on the constant prowl for new activities that help create a safe space where kids can grow.

If that's the case, look no further than Growing Hope: The Therapeutic Benefits of Gardening.

Gardening refers to any form of connecting with green life through plants and nature. This is a powerful, inclusive, and adaptable activity for all ages!

Inside this guide, you will discover:

● The many benefits of gardening with real-life examples of how gardening can shape minds, overcome challenges, and transform life for the better.

● Important steps to take for beginner gardeners with inspiration on how to incorporate gardening in educational and therapy settings.

● How gardening has transformed many different lives and provided healing methods through various case studies.

● Powerful tips to make gardening more collaborative with suggestions for creating partnerships through plants and nature.

● Realistic methods to help introduce gardening in the classroom, during therapy, or at home to empower all ages and improve valuable life skills!

Beyond this, you will find practical advice and valuable insights from the mind of Carol Bernardone, a school-based occupational therapist assistant in special education with over 25 years of experience.

Anyone can benefit from the practice of connecting with nature!

If you are ready to discover the ins and outs of using gardening for therapeutic benefits, add this book to your collection of learning tools today!

Author: Carol Bernardone
Publisher: Growing Hope
Published: 03/08/2024
Pages: 74
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.15d
ISBN: 9798218361785