MHTA ACE P E Conf 2018...HORTICULTURAL THERAPY: CONNECTING PEOPLE & PLANTS Friday March 9, 2018...
Transcript of MHTA ACE P E Conf 2018...HORTICULTURAL THERAPY: CONNECTING PEOPLE & PLANTS Friday March 9, 2018...
Michigan Horticultural Therapy Association’s 39th Annual Conference
HORTICULTURAL THERAPY: CONNECTING PEOPLE & PLANTS
Friday March 9, 2018 Michigan State University Plant & Soil Sciences Building
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Conference Schedule
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Welcome & Introductions
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Keynote Presentation
10:15 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. Morning Break
10:40 a.m. - 11:40 p.m. A.M. Breakout Session
11:40 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. P.M. Breakout Session
1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Afternoon Break
1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Let’s Get Going
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Special Activity, Closing
The MHTA conference is beneficial to anyone interested in learning how the
people-plant interaction brings therapeutic change and improves well-being. This event features informative breakout
sessions, book/product sales, hands-on workshops, displays,
refreshments, and door prizes. Join us to learn aspects of horticultural therapy that can enhance adult day services,
children’s programs, community and healing gardens, corrections,
hospice, medical care/mental health, rehabilitation programs
and more.
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We are pleased to welcome the 2018 keynote speaker, Barb
Kreski. Barb is the Director of the Horticultural Therapy Services
at the Chicago Botanic Garden. She is a registered horticultural
therapist, has a master’s degree in health sciences and a BA in
occupational therapy. She has incorporated plant and nature based
interventions in a wide range of clinical settings including pediatric
rehabilitation, public schools, skilled nursing facilities, psychiatric
hospitals and with veterans. We are honored to have her share her
knowledge & experiences with us at the MHTA annual conference.
Keynote Presentation: “Horticultural Therapy:
Let’s Get Ready and Get Going”
Interest in nature based activities and the people-plant interaction
continues to grow as research shows the positive impact on human
health and well-being. “Let’s get ready” by learning the basis for
horticultural therapy, current research studies and the many
benefits of utilizing horticultural and nature activities as therapy.
“Let’s get going” by hearing practical suggestions and the many
opportunities awaiting those that share this interest.
Keynote Speaker ~
Breakout Sessions ~
For additional information:
Please contact Cathy Flinton, HTR
at (517) 332-1616 x 16238
Additional information and details
on lodging available at
www.MichiganHTA.org
Horticultural Therapy:
Connecting People & Plants
March 9, 2018
REGISTRATION FORM
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Registration and Membership Fees
* Attention MHTA Non-Members ~ Consider joining MHTA today for an annual membership fee of only $20. Joining today and registering as a member costs the same as registering as a non-member.
Early Bird Registration
(postmarked by Feb. 16)
_____ $ 65 MHTA member
_____ $ 85 Non-members*
Regular Registration
(postmarked after Feb. 16)
_____ $ 75 MHTA member
_____ $ 95 Non-members*
_____ $ 40 Full time students
MHTA Annual Membership
_____ $ 20 New member
(I’m joining now and registering for
the conference as a member)
_____ $ 20 Renew my membership
_____ $ 35 for 2 year membership
Total $ ___________
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Breakout Sessions
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A.M. ____________________________________
P.M. ____________________________________
Options
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____ I will need assistance, please contact me
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Please mail this completed form and your
payment (check payable to MHTA) to:
Lynn Van Haveren
1906 Woodlawn SE,
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
A.M.
1. HT for Young Children and Diverse Learners ~ Kay Knight
2. Birds at Home and In the Garden ~ Sarah Sieradzi, OTR/L,HTR and Cindy Hasko
3. “Outdoor” Option for Memory Care ~ Darla Aldred PLA
P.M.
4. Getting to the Root of Horticultural Therapy ~ Cathy Flinton, HTR
5. Programming for Veterans ~ Barb Kreski, HTR, M.H.S., OTR/L
6. Top Plants for HT Programming ~ Mary Machon BS