Horticultural
Therapy
What Is Horticultural Therapy?
Horticultural therapy is the use of plants and natural elements as a therapeutic medium. Horticultural therapy allows clients to develop concrete gardening skills, create new coping strategies for stress management and gain insight into the importance of a healthy lifestyle as it relates to their symptom management.
Apothecary Gardens NY Horticultural Therapy Goals
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Positively impact health with the restorative quality of interaction with the natural world
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Promote relaxation, stress management and mindfulness
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Explore spiritual goals and find ways to enhance spirituality
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Enhance empowerment by providing a sense of accomplishment and responsibility
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Build community and enhance social interaction
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Restore natural rhythm and balance by observing these concepts in nature.
Lauren spent much of her time as a child on estate gardens where her father was a caretaker. She is currently pursuing her Horticultural Therapy Certification with the New York Botanical Garden and incorporates plant life into her practice to promote psychological well-being. Lauren is a licensed clinical social worker who developed her counseling skills through experience in a variety of settings over the course of the past 10 years. Lauren has a strong commitment to cultivating self awareness and personal goal achievement by finding natural balance and rhythm. Lauren received her BA in Psychology, at Boston University; and received her MSW at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College. Lauren is a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP).