Seeing Life Through the Lens of Horticultural Therapy (一花一世界)

Date:

11 Apr 2023 (Tue)

Time:

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm 

Description:

Horticultural Therapy is a process led by trained therapists purposefully using plants and gardens in therapeutic activities designed to positively affect a set of defined health outcomes for individuals. Many research findings validated mental heath benefits when it promotes positive feelings, relief from acute stress, and sense of purpose and hope during the process. This workshop start from different levels of understanding life, appreciating life, respecting life, and exploring life. Through an association with your own experiences and important people or things in your life and a hands-on planting activity, the workshop will help you affirm the value and beauty of life, know how to cherish and respect life, and move towards a positive and abundant life.

Language:

English

Speaker:

Dr. Nicholson Siu, Registered Horticultural Therapist,

Hong Kong Association of Therapeutic Horticulture

Registration:

Please bring along CASH ($100) with Student ID Card and register in person at the Counseling and Wellness Center (Room 5003, via Lift 3) during office hours

Enquiry: 

Tel: 2358 6696 / E-mail: counsel@ust.hk

Remarks: 

• This is a recognized event in the "Self-directed Experience" component of CORE1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness.
• You need to attend the event in full to get 1.5 hours
• Deposit of $100 for workshop material will be refunded upon completion of the workshop