HORTICULTURAL THERAPY: CONNECTING PEOPLE AND PLANTS

The Alice W. Burlingame Memorial Chapter of the American Horticultural Therapy Association invites you to attend its

MHTA 30TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Friday, March 7, 2008 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Horticultural Therapy as an Effective Treatment Tool for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Abuse

SATURDAY WORKSHOP
Saturday, March 8, 2008 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Nurturing Mind, Body and Soul including Chocolate Therapy

Plant and Soil Sciences Building Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan
The Michigan Horticultural Therapy Association is excited to present its 30th annual conference. Mitchell Hewson, HTM, will present "Horticultural Therapy as an Effective Treatment Tool for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Abuse. An inspiring and dynamic speaker, Mitchell will share first-hand experiences and practical tips from his 34 years working in psychiatry. As the first Registered Horticultural Therapist in Canada and a Registered Aromatherapist and Landscape Technologist, he developed and leads the countrys largest Horticultural Therapy program at Homewood Health Centre, Inc. in Ontario. Mitchell is the author of Horticulture as Therapy: A Practical Guide to Using Horticulture as a Therapeutic Tool, which will be available to purchase at the conference. This conference features a variety of break-out sessions including hands-on craft workshops, educational displays, book sales, door prizes, networking opportunities, and an optional visit to the MSU Indoor/Outdoor Childrens Garden. It is certain to be a positive educational experience for everyone with an interest in horticultural therapy. American Horticultural Therapy Association (AHTA) accreditation certificates will be available. Please join us as we continue to cultivate the utilization of horticulture as therapy in Michigan!
Cathy Leavey, HTR, Conference Coordinator MHTA Web Site: www.mhtachapter.org

F RIDAY B REAKOUT S ESSIONS

BLOOMING WITH SENIORS ~ Susan Powers a.m. only Susan will share an overview of the Village of Westland including her favorite activities and projects. This senior residential program includes 200 apartments, two assisted living cottages on 26 acres of grounds with raised beds, butterfly garden, rose garden, waterfall garden, and memory garden. Susan is a Master Gardener and a Residential Living Advisor at the Village of Westland. FRAGRANT ROSE SPA ~ Sarah Sieradzki, OTR/L ($3 material fee payable at the session) a.m. only Learn the history and lore of roses and ways to incorporate them into your horticultural therapy program. Participants will create three projects to take home: Restorative Rose Petal Tea, Relaxing Rose Sachet, and Skin Smoothing Rose Bath Sachet. Sarah is a Clinical Specialist in mental health occupational therapy with experience in special education and mental health. She was the keynote speaker at MHTAs 2007 conference, and we are excited to have her return this year. GROWING KIDS WHO GROW GARDENS ~ Staff from Blandford Nature Center & Mixed Greens a.m. only Join us to learn how Mixed Greens offers experiential education for elementary students in gardening, cooking, and vermicomposting in the Grand Rapids area. Program staff will share their experiences teaching children about growing and eating local seasonal foods and the connections between food, plants, people, and the earth. HORTICULTURAL THERAPY IN A MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY ~ Melanie Hammer, HTA, MSW a.m. only Melanie will share her experiences at Wellstone Regional Hospital, a psychiatric hospital that includes indoor and outdoor horticultural therapy activities. Melanie is a graduate of the Horticultural Therapy Institute and registered with AHTA as a Horticultural Therapy Assistant. She has a Masters in Social Work and experience working with children and adults in the mental health setting. SUCCULENTS IN A SHOE ~ Kate Verspoor a.m. & p.m. Come to this session for a fun hands-on experience. Participants will design and plant succulents in a shoe and learn how this activity can meet a variety of goals/objectives in a horticultural therapy program. Shoe provided (or bring your own). Kate has experience in leading activities for seniors with a focus on self-esteem and fun. She has ten years experience working in Adult Day Care and on a Dementia and Alzheimers Unit in a nursing home setting. POTLUCK PROJECTS ~ MHTA Members facilitated by Betsy Brown, HTR p.m. only Come and see a variety of creative projects to use in your horticultural therapy program. Each presenter will share a project, materials and cost, and how the activity can be utilized to meet goals of clients in an HT program. Betsy is a Horticultural Therapist Registered (HTR). She is the MHTA Membership Coordinator and works as a Horticultural Therapist at the Michigan Home for Veterans, Porter Hills, and Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services. GETTING TO THE ROOT OF HORTICULTURAL THERAPY ~ Cathy Leavey, HTR p.m. only This is an introduction to the basics of horticultural therapy. Learn how HT is applied with persons having special needs - the who, what, why, and how HT improves well-being! Cathy is a Horticultural Therapist Registered (HTR) and MHTA Conference Coordinator. She works as a Horticultural Therapist with traumatic brain injured clients at Hope Network Lansing Rehabilitation Services. HERBOLOGY ~ Mitchell Hewson, HTM p.m. only Come learn about the ten best herbs to use for mind, body and soul. Mitchell will also share information on herbal teas, butters, vinegars, marinades and more. Participants will make their own sachet with fresh herbs. Mitchell, our keynote speaker, will share his wealth of knowledge on herbs and the positive effects on our health.

C ONFERENCE S CHEDULE ~ F RIDAY, M ARCH 7, 2008

8:30 - 9:00 Registration 9:00 - 9:15 Welcome, Introductions 9:15 - 10:45 Opening Session in Auditorium 10:45 - 11:15 Morning Break 11:15 - 12:30 A.M. Breakout Sessions
(choose one to attend)

12:30 - 1:30 Lunch 1:30 - 2:45 P.M. Breakout Sessions

(choose one to attend)

2:45 - 3:15 Afternoon Break 3:15 - 4:30 Closing Session in Auditorium 4:30 P.M. Conference Adjourns

Refreshments and review of displays Patti Travioli, MHTA President Keynote Address by Mitchell Hewson, HTM Horticultural Therapy as an Effective Treatment Tool for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Abuse Refreshments, displays, book sales, and networking opportunities Blooming with Seniors Fragrant Rose Spa ($3 material fee payable at the session) Growing Kids Who Grow Gardens Horticultural Therapy in a Mental Health Facility Succulents in a Shoe In the Conservatory (lunch included in registration fee) Succulents in a Shoe Potluck Projects Getting to the Root of Horticultural Therapy Herbology Displays, book sales, and networking opportunities MHTA membership meeting, seedy character winners, door prizes, closing remarks, and special presentation Book sales, evaluation forms, and AHTA Certificates

SATURDAY WORKSHOP
Saturday, March 8, 2008 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Nurturing Mind, Body and Soul including Chocolate Therapy

Session presented by Mitchell Hewson, HTM, keynote speaker at Fridays conference
$45 Registration fee ~ MHTA Members only ~ Space is limited

This optional workshop will assist caregivers in learning to nurture mind, body and soul through the best foods, health research, environment and bibliotherapy. The second part of this session will promote wellness through the use of chocolate therapy. A great culinary experience will stimulate participants with the sights, smells and taste of chocolate. Take home eight kinds of chocolate! This fun workshop will teach you how to use chocolate as therapy and provide a great avenue to generate funds for your program.
8:30 - 9:00 Checkin (Room 149) 9:00 - 10:15 Welcome, Introductions and Opening Session 10:15 - 10:30 Break 10:30 - 12:30 Second Session, Closing and Questions 12:30 p.m. Adjourn Refreshments and book sales Mitchell Hewson, HTM Nurturing Mind, Body and Soul Book sales and networking opportunities Mitchell Hewson, HTM Chocolate Therapy Book Sales

~ Please visit MHTAs website at www.mhtachapter.org for more details ~

MHTA Lynn Van Haveren 1906 Woodlawn SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

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SEEDY CHARACTER CONTEST: This contest is a conference tradition in its sixteenth year. Clients in therapeutic horticulture programs make these characters. Entries are judged: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places receive cash prizes! For contest guidelines, please visit our website at www.mhtachapter.org. DISPLAYS: Do you have an exhibit that showcases the therapeutic horticulture program where you work or volunteer? A limited number of spaces are available; please reserve a spot by checking the box on the registration form. HORTICULTURAL THERAPY BOOKS: A variety of books, including new titles, will be for sale at the conference. Cash or checks accepted, but credit card transactions are not available. Look this year for books at discounted prices. LUNCH: Lunch is included in the registration fee (vegetarian option available). AREA ACCOMMODATIONS: A block of rooms has been reserved at Towne Place Suites near MSU campus. Reservations can be made by calling 517-203-1000 before February 22 and giving the group code MIHO. Rates: single $89, double $109. DIRECTIONS / MAP: To locate a map to the Plant and Soil Sciences Bldg., (located at Wilson and Bogue on MSU Campus), please visit our website at www.mhtachapter.org or the MSU website at www.msu.edu/maps or contact Cathy at leavey123@aol.com or (517) 332-1616, x238. PARKING: The best option is the Wharton Center Parking structure one block northeast of PSSB. A limited number of spaces are available in the lot next to PSSB. Parking is free during ANR week.

MICHIGAN HORTICULTURAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION REGISTRATION FORM

Horticultural Therapy: Connecting People and Plants
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March 7 & 8, 2008

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*ATTENTION MHTA NON-MEMBERS ~ Please consider joining MHTA today for an annual membership fee of only $15. Joining today and registering as a Member costs the same as registering as a Non-Member. As a Member, you will also receive four newsletters per year and other member benefits (please visit the website for full details).

ANNUAL CONFERENCE ~ Early Bird Registration postmarked by February 25 ___ $55 MHTA Member ___ $70 Non-Member*

ANNUAL CONFERENCE ~ Regular Registration after February 25 ___ $65 MHTA Member ___ $80 Non-Member*

OPTIONAL SATURDAY WORKSHOP ~ Available to MHTA members only* ___ $45 MHTA Members Only ~ Space is limited MHTA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP ~ ___ $15 New membership (Im joining now and registering for the conference as a MHTA Member above) ___ $15 Renew my membership DONATION TO MHTA ~ Tax Exempt ___ Id like to make a donation to MHTA of $__________ BREAKOUT SESSION PREFERENCES ~ (information used for planning purposes only) AM:_________________________________ PM:_________________________________ TOTAL ENCLOSED ~ $_________

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