HORTICULTURAL THERAPY: CONNECTING PEOPLE AND PLANTS

The Michigan Horticultural Therapy Association invites you to attend

MHTA 33rd ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Friday, March 11, 2011 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Nurturing the Therapeutic Relationship

SATURDAY WORKSHOP
Saturday, March 12, 2011 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Horticultural Therapy: Practical Applications
The Michigan Horticultural Therapy Association is excited to present its 33rd annual conference to be held at Michigan State University. Lisa Schactman, MS, HTM will present Nurturing the Therapeutic Relationship. Lisa is the Life Skills Director at CooperRiis (a healing farm community for individuals with mental health conditions located in western North Carolina). Lisa will share the enhanced recovery model, their successful approach to helping individuals. The heart of the program is the development of meaningful relationships which are key in the healing process. The life skills program allows for staff to support residents through the building of interpersonal relationships and practicing other skills (Learn more at www.cooperriis.org). This conference features a variety of breakout 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. Please join us as we continue to cultivate the utilization of horticulture as therapy in Michigan! Conference Coordinators: Kathy Carroll, HTR; Cathy Flinton, HTR; and John Murphy MHTA Web Site: www.michiganhta.org

F RIDAY B REAKOUT S ESSIONS

HEALING GARDENS
Brian Slovack, RLS a.m. Brian will give an introduction to Healing Gardens, including current trends and examples. He will share what

should or should not be included in healing gardens, based on the latest research. Brian is a landscape architect from Chicago, AHTA BOD member and president of Site To Place Design INTRODUCTION TO WORM COMPOSTING Erica Barajas a.m. Interested in learning how to turn your kitchen scraps into nutritious, free fertilizer for your plants and garden? Come learn how to set up and maintain a worm composting bin including materials needed, where to get them, and how to keep your worms happy. Erica is the Growing Matters Garden Manager for Fair Food Matters, a non-profit organization in Kalamazoo that promotes local food production and consumption. BREAKING IT DOWN: HOW TO PRESENT YOUR HT PROGRAM
Rachel Jacobsen, LLMSW and John Murphy, BSW a.m.

You represent HT in Michigan! Become skilled in presenting your program which is important for educational seminars, marketing and more. Map out your program components and practice your delivery in small groups. Rachel works as Community Development Coordinator and Senior Garden Program facilitator at Hannan Foundation, a senior service and learning center in Detroit. John is a Social Worker who has worked for Kalamazoo County and Western Michigan University, currently serving as a board member and VP of MHTA. NATURE AND SPIRITUALITY: MAKE THE CONNECTION
Sarah Sieradzki, OTR/L, HTR, CDP and Cynthia Hasko, Activities Assistant a.m. and p.m.

Spirituality is all about our connection to nature and to forces greater than ourselves. In this hands on session, learn about this through making a pressed flower mandala, a Blessing Box, and mask of natures Green Man. Sarah is a Clinical Specialist in mental health occupational therapy at Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Cynthia is an Activity Therapy Assistant and has worked in a variety of healthcare settings. BUILDING COMMUNITY GARDENING Mark Covington p.m. Learn about Georgia Street Community Garden Collective, an intergenerational garden located on Detroits East Side, with a mission to promote health, education, rebuilding and sustaining the community. Mark is founder of Georgia Street Community Collective/Gardens and on the board of directors of Detroit Agricultural Network, and a great community organizer! THE BEAUTY AND BENEFITS OF GROWING LAVENDER Iris Underwood p.m. Join this session to learn of the beauty and benefits of growing lavender and about healing the human being and the land we inhabit. Iris is an author, poet, writing mentor, lavender farmer & graduate of Oakland University She is owner of Yule Love It Lavender Farm, and member of Seven Ponds of Friends of Herbs, Michigan Herb Associates, & Herb Society of America. MSU GREENHOUSE TOUR MSU staff Join MSU staff in a tour of the greenhouses at the Plant and Soil Science Building, including the indoor butterfly garden and outdoor tour of the MSU 4-H Childrens garden, weather permitting.
p.m.

GETTING TO THE ROOT OF HORTICULTURAL THERAPY Cathy Flinton, HTR p.m. This session is an introduction to the basics of horticultural therapy. Learn how HT is applied with persons with special needs 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.

C ONFERENCE S CHEDULE
The day begins at the Veterinary Medical Center at the SE corner of Wilson and Bogue Streets, and continues at Plant & Soil Science Building (directly across from Vet Med Center) after the keynote address. Parking is available at the Childrens Garden lot or the Wharton Center parking ramp. 8:30 - 9:00 Registration 9:00 - 9:15 Welcome, Introductions 9:15 - 10:30 Opening Session
Rm100 Vet Med Center

10:30 - 11:15 Morning Break 11:15 - 12:30 A.M. Breakout Sessions

Plant & Soil Science Bldg (choose one to attend on registration form)

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

(choose one to attend on registration form)

2:45 - 3:15 Afternoon Break 3:15 - 4:00 Closing Session

Conservatory

Refreshments at Room 100 Veterinary Medical Center Betsy Brown, HTR, MHTA President Keynote Address by Lisa Schactman, MS, HTM Nurturing the Therapeutic Relationship Refreshments, displays, book/product sales, and networking opportunities at the Plant & Soil Science Headhouse area Healing Gardens Worm Composting _ Presenting your HT Program _ Nature & Spirituality In the Conservatory (lunch included in registration fee) Nature & Spirituality _ Benefits of Lavender Community Gardening _ MSU Greenhouse Tour _ Getting to the Root of Horticultural Therapy Displays, book/product sales, butterfly house, networking opportunities MHTA membership meeting, door prizes, closing remarks Book sales, evaluation forms, certificates of attendance

4:00 P.M. Conference Adjourns

SATURDAY WORKSHOP
$40 Registration fee ~

Saturday, March 12, 2011 Horticultural Therapy: Practical Application

MHTA Members only (Join today!) ~ Space is limited

Lisa Schactman, HTM will present Nurturing the Therapeutic Relationship: Practical Applications. An interactive session on Adaptive Tools and Techniques will be presented by Betsy Brown, HTR, and Cathy Flinton, HTR. Take home a wealth of knowledge on the practical use of horticulture as therapy.
8:30 - 9:00 Checkin (Headhouse) 9:00 - 9:15 Welcome, Introductions 9:15 - 10:30 Refreshments and book sales Betsy Brown, HTR MHTA President Nurturing Therapeutic Relationships: Lisa Schactman, HTM Adaptive Tools & Techniques, Betsy Brown, HTR and Cathy Flinton, HTR Book sales and networking opportunities Repeat sessions (groups switch) Certificates of attendance Book Sales

10:30 - 11:00 Break 11:00 - 12:15 12:15 - 12:30 Closing and Questions 12:30 p.m. Adjourn

~ visit MHTAs website at www.michiganhta.org for more details ~

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

MARCH 11-12, 2011 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

INFORMATION INSIDE

MISCELLANY SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

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; however, credit card transactions are not available. 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 15 and giving the group code MSU. Rates: single $59, double $79. DIRECTIONS / MAP: To locate a map to the Veterinary Medical Center and the Plant and Soil Sciences Bldg., (located at Wilson and Bogue on MSU Campus), please visit our website at www.michiganhta.org or the MSU website at www.msu.edu/maps or contact Cathy Flinton at cathy@michiganhta.org or (517) 332-1616, x16238. PARKING: Parking is available at the Wharton Center Parking structure one block northeast of PSSB. A limited number of spaces are available in the lot south of PSSB. Parking is free during ANR week.

MICHIGAN HORTICULTURAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION REGISTRATION FORM

Horticultural Therapy: Connecting People and Plants
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March 11 & 12, 2011

REGISTRATION AND MEMBERSHIP FEES

*ATTENTION MHTA NON-MEMBERS ~ Consider joining MHTA today for annual membership fee of only $20. 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 March 1 ___ $55 MHTA Member ___ $75 Non-Member*

ANNUAL CONFERENCE ~ Regular Registration after March 1 ___ $65 MHTA Member ___ $85 Non-Member*

OPTIONAL SATURDAY WORKSHOP ~ Available to MHTA members only (Join today)* ___ $40 MHTA Members Only ~ Space is limited MHTA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP ~ ___ $20 New membership (Im joining now and registering for the conference as a MHTA Member above) ___ $20 Renew my membership ____ $35 for 2 year membership DONATION TO MHTA ~ (all donations are tax exempt) ___ Id like to make a donation to MHTA of $__________ FRIDAY BREAKOUT SESSIONS ~ (information used for planning purposes only) AM:_________________________________ PM:_________________________________ TOTAL ENCLOSED ~ $_________

FRIDAY OPTIONS ~ __ I would like the vegetarian option for lunch __ Id like to reserve space for my informative display (no seedy character contest this year) __ I will need assistance, please contact me

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY ~ ___ Yes, I give MHTA permission to share my information with other members of MHTA ___ No, please do not share my membership information with other members of MHTA Please mail this completed form and your payment (check payable to MHTA) to: Lynn Van Haveren, 1906 Woodlawn SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 (Federal ID #382918844)
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