Horticultural Therapist

This is a relatively new field that combines social service and gardening to improve the lives of people suffering from various mental and physical health issues.

Horticultural therapists conduct treatment programmes designed using horticulture as a foundation. This form of green-fingered therapy is based on the theory that planting, pruning and growing flowers, shrubs, miniature trees and other plants provides the necessary emotional and mental satisfaction to people suffering various disorders, plus adds to their overall physical fitness and health.

As a horticultural therapist, you will have to interact with patients on one-to-one basis or in group sessions, and give them the necessary training and support to build a positive attitude.

Simultaneously, you will have to persuade patients to recognize their self-worth, gain self-confidence, improve their social skills and even provide practical skills that can even lead to a viable occupation.

As a horticultural therapist, you can find employment in a wide variety of settings, starting from rehabilitation centers, hospitals, schools, community gardens, retirement centers, and other correctional facilities.

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