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Growing Therapeutic Horticulture in the Field of Clinical Psychology

Woodson, Kelli
http://orcid.org/0009-0001-4622-7409
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1695135196469141

Abstract Details

2023, Psy. D., Antioch University, Antioch New England: Clinical Psychology.
The connection between nature and well-being has been recognized across cultures for centuries. One way in which people have facilitated this connection over the years has been through their interactions with plants and the practice of horticulture. Research over the years has further substantiated a connection between horticultural practices and overall well-being. However, a significantly disproportionate amount of this research has been conducted within the field of clinical psychology, despite the notable clinical implications. The current dissertation aims to address this gap in the current literature by exploring this connection from the lens of clinical psychology. More specifically, the current work outlines an extensive review of current, relevant literature, introduces the concept of therapeutic horticulture, and then conceptualizes therapeutic horticulture through various psychotherapeutic theoretical perspectives. Moreover, the current work aims to grow beyond the scope of the current dissertation to inform a subsequent book to define core competencies, standards, and guidelines for the use of therapeutic horticulture within the field of clinical psychology. Given this, the current dissertation is formatted as a formal book proposal and three sample chapters, which will then be submitted for publication.
Theodore Ellenhorn, PhD (Committee Chair)
Barbara Belcher-Timme, PsyD (Committee Member)
Katherine Evarts, PsyD (Committee Member)
59 p.
Clinical Psychology
Clinical psychology; therapeutic horticulture; human-nature connection

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  • Woodson, K. (2023). Growing Therapeutic Horticulture in the Field of Clinical Psychology [Doctoral dissertation, Antioch University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1695135196469141

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Woodson, Kelli. Growing Therapeutic Horticulture in the Field of Clinical Psychology. 2023. Antioch University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1695135196469141.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Woodson, Kelli. "Growing Therapeutic Horticulture in the Field of Clinical Psychology." Doctoral dissertation, Antioch University, 2023. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1695135196469141

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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