Subscribewww.htinstitute.org/"...La Horticultura Terapeutica involucra el uso de la jardineria y actividades relacionadas con las plantas como una herramienta para mejorar el bienestar fisico, intelectual, psicologico y social. Un terapista en horticultura es un profesional entrenado que utiliza la horticultura en un programa estructurado y util para trabajar metas terapeuticas y rehabilitativas especificas en individuos y grupos. Un horticulturista pone enfasis tradicionalmente en la salud de las plantas, mientras que un terapista en horticultura enfatiza en el bienestar de la persona..."
Definicion segun Terrell Kennett y Rebecca Haller, HTM, Seeds for success. 1999.
Curso de Capacitacion en Horticultura Terapeutica. Denver, Colorado.
Horticulture Therapy Institute. Representando al Centro Nacional de Educacion Especial Fernando Centeno Guell, las profesoras Karla Ramirez Gamboa y Andrina Escalante.
Horticultura Terapeutica en Costa Rica
Durante el mes de diciembre del 2009, se realizo el Primer Seminario de Horticultura Terapeutica. Impartido por la instructora internacional Rebecca Haller, directora del Horticulture Therapy Institute, en Denver Colorado. Al seminario asistimos alrededor de 50 profesionales de diferentes instituciones.htinstitute.org
HTI Connections in Costa Rica
In December, the Centro Nacional De Educacion Especial Fernando Centeno Guell, in San Jose, Costa Rica, hosted a two-day seminar on horticultural therapy. Presented by Rebecca Haller, of the Horticultural Therapy Institute, the seminar attracted over 50 professionals from across Costa Rica – representing special education, mental health, and corrections, as well as housing and services for older adults with memory loss/dementia. In addition to lectures and lively discussions, participants were treated to hands-on activities in the school’s innovative gardens. Since 2002, Andrina Escalante, a dedicated teacher at the school, has led efforts to create and use several themed gardens to benefit children with developmental disabilities. They are remarkable and valuable plant-filled spaces, prompting children and staff to connect with nature in the heart of the densely built urban area of San Jose.
This first-ever HT training event was received with great enthusiasm and energy, and prompted the establishment of a “commission” on HT to further communication and work in this field. They represent a devoted, professional, and eager group – who are passionate about the importance of people-plant-nature connections. Thanks to Andrina, Karla and Damaris, and all who helped to make the seminar a success!
