Horticultural Therapy is...

a therapeutic, rehabilitative and educational discipline...
 

usingplants, gardening and other activities in nature as motivational tools

to improve the social, psychological and physical well-being of children and adults of all abilities.
 
 
Horticultural Therapy Programs have broad applications for persons with special needs and are commonly used in residential care facilities, schools hospitals, mental health facilities and prisons.

Benefits of Horticultural therapy
promotes active involvement and exercise
provides sensory stimulation
offers opportunities for structured socialization
builds increased self-confidence
develops improved concentration, motivation, manual dexterity and work skills

The American Horticultural Therapy Association (AHTA) was formed in 1973 for the promotion and development of programs which provide therapy and rehabilitation through horticulture.  AHTA is dedicated to the advancement of the profession of Horticultural Therapy.

The Carolinas Chapter of the American Horticultural Therapy Association (CCAHTA) came into being in 1988 for the purpose of bringing together professionals and practitioners who understand the important role plants and gardening play in improving quality of life, especially for those who are physically, emotionally or intellectually challenged.  CCAHTA's mission is to promote support and encourage local and regional interest in horticulture and related activities as therapeutic and rehabilitative processes.
 
 
To Become A Member of CCAHTA just complete the  form below and return it with a check  (payable to CCAHTA) or money order to the address below.
We invite you to join us in our efforts to strengthen our profession.

CCAHTA membership entitles you to receive:

CCAHTA publications, newsletters and directory of membership access to continuing educational opportunities through conferences and symposiums
serve through leadership opportunities on the CCAHTA Board of Directors and committees access networking opportunities with other Horticultural therapy practitioners

participate in a regional effort to publicize and promote the powerful healing possibilities of Horticultural  Therapy

 

YES!  I want to become a member of Carolinas Chapter of the American Horticultural Therapy Association

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Student or Senior (+60)  $10
individual $20
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Commercial Business  $50
Contributing Member  $75

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Mail completed form to:
Carolinas Chapter AHTA
Nancy  Easterling, President
C/0 North Carolina Botanical Garden
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
CB 3375, Totten Center
Chapel Hill, NC  27599-3375

or call 919-962-0522 or fax 919-962-3531

Make Checks payable to CCAHTA

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