This course is a virtual, Zoom-based contact hours course designed for individuals seeking to build core skills and a strong foundation in horticultural therapy practice. Participants will be introduced to the therapeutic process, including foundational approaches to assessment, goal setting, program planning, facilitation, adaptation for group and one-to-one contexts, evaluation, and documentation. Whether you are new to horticultural therapy or looking to strengthen your practice framework, this course offers practical, transferable skills applicable across clinical, community, and wellness settings.
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Core Skills & Foundations in Horticultural Therapy
2026
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Regular Rate: $900+ GST
Student Rate*: $780 + GST
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Here's what we're going to cover:
- Person-first or client-centered practice
- Setting therapeutic goals and objectives
- Understanding and practicing documentation types and skills, including progress notes, charting, and program evaluation
- Multiple assessment types and strategies to effectively assess client needs, progress, and program impact
- Developing program modifications
- Risk management and ethical considerations in therapeutic settings
- Interdisciplinary teamwork, including effective collaboration with other healthcare and social service professionals
- Advocacy strategies to promote the value of horticultural therapy as a recognized therapeutic modality
- Creative therapeutic interventions
- Sensory-based approaches
- Cultural competency in therapeutic practice
- and more!
Additionally, this course will explore effective communication techniques, explore multiple care approaches, and strategies for fostering engagement and motivation in clients across different populations.
Annette Yunick
Therapeutic Recreation Manager
Bianca delivered an exceptional professional development session titled Nature as a Modality – Bringing Horticultural Therapy into Recreation and Therapeutic Practice for Alberta Health Services south zone Therapeutic Recreation staff. Her engaging presentation style, deep knowledge, and evident passion for horticultural therapy made this one of the most enjoyable and impactful learning experiences I've attended. I highly recommend her expertise for integration into health care settings.
Carly Deal
Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Health Center,
Youth Counsellor
"Bianca is full of invaluable knowledge and was incredibly engaging with the youth in our eco-therapy group. Her passion, insight, and personality are infectious and I hope to work alongside her again."
ADRIANA ELIAS, MENTAL HEALTH STRATEGIST, VIU THRIVE
Bianca’s professional skills in designing, promoting and delivering horticultural programs are outstanding. Whenever I request her services, she listens to my needs and tailors the sessions, considering many factors such as the audience, budget, supplies, type of venue, weather, etc. Every time, Bianca exceeded my expectations.
anonymous client
I'm grieving the loss of my husband, and I'm grieving the process of aging, so at this point - life is about waiting for the next blossom."
