Green Therapy
What is our green therapy group?
On a Tuesday (10am-1pm) and Friday (11am-2pm) we run a programme called ‘Green Therapy’ at Stratford-Upon-Avon Hospital, which is a Horticultural Therapy Group for individuals who are inactive or long term unemployed, experiencing social isolation and/or poor wellbeing.
We use gardening to help with individual’s personal growth and support them to thrive as gardening is incredibly beneficial for both physical and mental health. The group offers a non-judgemental safe space to meet others whilst doing such positive community work that really does make a difference.
The Green Therapy programme includes:
Volunteering and work placement opportunities at a range of garden projects.
Purposeful activities at the Kitchen Garden, Garden of Wellbeing at Stratford upon Avon Hospital, and other gardens.
Skills training leading to a recognised horticulture qualification.
Environmental education.
1-1 coaching and support to increase confidence and motivation.
Social events and networking events with other local community groups.
Advice and guidance on routes to self-employment/employment and progression onto other learning opportunities
Get involved
If you are interested in joining our Green Therapy group or referring someone, please contact carolelongden@forestofhearts, call 07774 424404 or fill in the form below.
A word from some of the group…
“I like coming to do work here, where I keep motivated and get on with everybody. I like looking after all of the plants, it keeps me busy and happy”
-Dan (member of Green Therapy for 6 years)
“I like to talk to all my friends and have my work head on when I'm here. I'm happy to keep the place a nice environment for everybody”
-Bruno (member of Green Therapy for 6 years)
“I like coming here because I like to be outdoors in nature and help the plants grow”
-Heather (member of Green Therapy for 5 years)
“I enjoy coming along to Green Therapy because I feel part of the team and it gives me a few days in my week that I look forward to”
-Richard (Member of Green Therapy for 2 years)
Green Therapy gallery…
