Youth Therapeutic Horticulture Workshop
Event description
Join us at Oakhill Food Justice Farm for a youth focussed therapeutic horticulture workshop with psychologist Carly Dober.
Therapeutic horticulture is a practice that embraces the healing power of nature to promote physical and emotional wellbeing. It involves using plants, gardens, and cultivating a sense of connection with nature to help people improve their health, wellbeing and quality of life.
Current research validates the benefits of people-plant engagement, which include:
- Reduces stress & anxiety
- Supports cardiovascular health
- Protects and preserves mental health
- Boosts the absorption and retention of Vitamin D
- Increases social connections
- Helps to maintain a sense of purpose and worth
- Aids in the development of positive coping strategies
If you're aged 15-25, please join us for 4 hours of mental health focussed gardening and activities that support your wellbeing.
All ages and abilities welcomed, and no previous experience of gardening required.
Please note, this is not a substitute for therapy.
Sliding scale available & free for First Nations young people.
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