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This course equips horticultural therapy professionals with the skills to market themselves, build connections, and secure meaningful opportunities. You'll learn to grow your practice with confidence, design your ideal work scenario, and create marketing tools like email scripts, social media templates, and brochures. Gain insights on setting wages, drafting contracts, securing grants, and building partnerships—all while collaborating with a supportive cohort.
Student Rate*: $199 + GST
Growing Your Practice: Marketing and Contracting in HT
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To ensure the course qualifies as 'contact hours of instruction' under CHTA guidelines, sessions will be held live via Zoom over a series of 2-hour evening blocks, totaling 8 hours. Classes will take place on Tuesday evenings throughout late April- early May (specific dates to be finalized). If a student is unable to attend a session but wishes to continue with registration, a solo makeup session can be scheduled for a fee of $75.
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Regular Rate: $229 + GST
Attendance at all 8 hours of classtime are required for a certificate of completion. If you miss a class but want to continue with registration, you can schedule a solo makeup session for a fee of $75.
This course is designed for horticultural therapists, interested students, and professionals looking to market their services, secure contracts, and grow their practice in the field of Horticultural Therapy and Therapeutic Horticulture.
Yes, this course will count as 8 hours of contact hours of instruction as an Horticultural Therapy course taught by an HTR.
This course is delivered live via Zoom, over a series of 2 hour blocks, for best-case learning retention, community-building, and to ensure it qualifies as 'contact hours of instruction' under CHTA guidelines.
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Here's what we're going to cover:
- Developing a compelling professional identity and brand
- Creating essential marketing tools (resume, website, social media, business cards)
- Networking strategies to connect with potential clients and employers
- Cold-calling and outreach techniques to secure opportunities
Class 2: Marketing Yourself as a Horticultural Therapy Professional
- Understanding different contract types (employment, independent contractor, partnerships)
- How to write proposals and pitch your services
- Key contract elements: scope of work, pricing, and payment terms
- Strategies for negotiating fair and sustainable agreements
Class 3: Securing Contracts & Negotiating Terms
cliff Thorbes
HTR, CCDP, and MHFA Canada Facilitator.
There are so many qualities and skills that Bianca possesses; I would probably need an entire page to list them. To start with, I respect her dedication and passion for supporting others to become the best they can be in whatever context she works with them. She is a model for professionalism and always generous to share her skills and knowledge with others.
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."
