We are delighted to be running the first of a series of training courses for artists and community workers across Caithness. This series is funded in part by Camster Windfarm administered by Foundation Scotland, and in part from Dounreay

What the course will cover:

An Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture (1 Day Course)

What is TH? What does it look like? Where does it happen? How does it benefit wellbeing and health? Find the answers to these questions and more in this basic level, introductory day course. 

What will you learn ?

• Understand what Therapeutic Horticulture (TH) is
• Explore the variety of different types of TH, gardens and practitioners
• Appreciate the benefits to social, emotional and physical health of TH
• Find out how an ‘adaptive gardening’ approach enables person-centred TH activities
• Understand what Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (TH) spaces are
• Explore the theory and practical steps in TH garden design and the design process including accessibility and inclusivity, circulation and orientation, plant selection, sensory gardens
• Also consider the wellbeing outcomes of shelter, social and private spaces; connection with nature; restoration and disconnection from daily routine
• Find out about the careers in TH,  Profession , Association and PDA and other training & support avaible 

How is it delivered?

• In-person training with experienced Trellis staff
• Interactive sessions using a combination of slides, breakout tasks, quizzes, video clips etc , with time for Q&A, and group discussions.
• Downloadable course notes and Trellis web resources avaible

Who should attend?

This is a basic level course . Its open to all beginners and those with little knowledge of TH or at the beginning of a TH career journey.

• Anyone interested in/already involved in gardening activity and health
• Anyone interested in/already delivering nature-connection activities

Professionals and volunteers supporting wellbeing, working in settings such as:

• Health e.g. nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, link workers with an interest in Green Health
• Care e.g. managers, care staff, activity co-ordinators
• Education e.g.  teachers, classroom assistants, those specialising in additional and Special Educational Needs support
• Community and Specialist support groups e.g. mental health, dementia, homelessness, cancer support, welfare support

CPD Accredited 

Greenhouse & Artspace Accessibility:

Art space: First half of the day.

• Up one flight of stairs to meet at the Sidh C Art Space
• unisex bathroom on the same floor
• seats of varying heights including sofas

Walk from Art space to Greenhouses: 7 min walk with around 2 road crossings

Greenhouse: Second half of the day

• uneven paths
• steep incline to enter the greenhouses
• step to the unisex toilet

Please email sidhchailleannart@gmail.com to discuss access requirements

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