Horticulture (Plant) Therapy
Hassenfeld is pleased to collaborate with The Glass Garden
Horticulture Therapy Program at the Rusk Institute for Rehabilitation
Medicine and offer bi-monthly horticulture sessions.
Hassenfeld’s horticulture therapy program introduces patients and families to plant and gardening projects that build awareness of nature, science, nutrition, and environmental concepts.
The program provides fun hands-on activities that stimulate sensory, cognitive, and communication skills.
Hassenfeld’s patients and family members enjoy the hands-on activities working with plants and connecting with nature.
Many projects allow participants to take their finished product home which can be a pleasant reminder of their clinic activity and of their personal accomplishments.
Last year a Hassenfeld patient noted, “I have a lot of plants at home but the one I made in Horticulture Therapy has a special place in my heart.”
Activities vary, but include potting plants, holiday projects, craft projects, flower arranging, and kitchen gardening.
Patients, siblings, and caregivers are invited to complete projects during the session and then take them home.
