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3MinRR-SHT-MariaGaleano.pptxHT/TH Program Description
3 Minute Research Report
by Maria Galeano
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Nurturing Wellness by linking people and plants
Seattle Horticultural Therapy
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Seattle, Washington
Wide range of settings
Group family homes
UW Medicine Memory & Brain Wellness Center
Seattle Park & Rec’s Dementia-Friendly Programs
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Information Source
206-954-5872
Seattlehorticulturaltherapy.com
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Program Start Date
Program started in 2016, after Laura Rumpf decided to put roots down in Seattle
Prior to this Laura served as interim Horticultural Therapy Program Director at Melwood Horticultural Training Center in Maryland
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Client Population
People with cognitive and/or physical impairments
Seniors
People with mood disorders
Hospice patients
People with dementia
People who are incarcerated
Wounded soldiers
Refugees
People experiencing houselessness
PTSD patients
At-risk children and youth
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Program Type
Horticultural Therapy Program
Approach
Vocational
Physical rehabilitation
Social/Emotional wellness focus
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Settings
Schools
Rehab centers
Hospitals
Assisted living residence
Senior Centers
Mental Health Clinics
Community Centers
Private Homes
Indoors or outdoors
Gardens or in non-garden spaces
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Leader: Laura Rumpf HTR
Registered Horticultural Therapist
Professional member and on board of directors at AHTA
Training from Horticultural Therapy Institute at Colorado State University
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Facts and Successes
1. Adaptive tools to enjoy gardening
2. Seniors Nosegays for senses and self-esteem
3. Virtual Garden Discovery Walks
https ://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz37ARyTwATVvXHlL7h7R8bvzi9V5LbWl
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Slight limitation
No permanent location
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