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What is the focus of the dementia garden / garden therapy training course?
The continuing education, further training in dementia gardening and garden therapy provides practical knowledge on the targeted use of garden spaces and plants to promote health, well-being and social participation. The focus is on the design of therapeutically effective garden areas as well as the planning and implementation of garden therapy activities.
The focus of the dementia garden / garden therapy training course includes the following topics:
- Plant knowledge: Selection of suitable plants with regard to season, location and therapeutic effect
- Therapy planning: development and implementation of activities for different target groups, especially people with dementia
- Spatial design: designing gardens as safe, activating and sensory places
- Observation and reflection: using nature for mindfulness, sensory perception and emotional stabilization
- Social aspects: Gardens as places to meet and promote communication
The dementia garden / garden therapy training course is aimed at people who work in the health, social or educational sector and would like to use the garden specifically as a therapeutic medium. In addition to specialist knowledge, the ability to recognize individual needs and offer suitable activities throughout the year is also promoted.
As each educational institution can set its own priorities for the dementia garden / garden therapy training course, we recommend contacting the respective school directly.
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