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HORTICULTURAL THERAPY [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-07-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Horticulture
- Mental health and hygiene
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- horticultural therapy
1, record 1, English, horticultural%20therapy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- HT 2, record 1, English, HT
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- garden therapy 3, record 1, English, garden%20therapy
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Horticultural Therapy... is a formal practice that uses plants, horticultural activities and the garden landscape to promote well-being for its participants. 4, record 1, English, - horticultural%20therapy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Horticultural therapy] is administered by professionally trained horticultural therapists. 4, record 1, English, - horticultural%20therapy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Horticulture
- Hygiène et santé mentales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hortithérapie
1, record 1, French, hortith%C3%A9rapie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[…] l'hortithérapie consiste à utiliser les plantes et le végétal comme médiation thérapeutique sous la direction d'un professionnel formé à cette pratique pour atteindre des objectifs précis adaptés aux besoins du participant […] 2, record 1, French, - hortith%C3%A9rapie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-07-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Horticulture
- Mental health and hygiene
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- horticultural therapist
1, record 2, English, horticultural%20therapist
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Horticultural therapists are professionals with specific education, training, and credentials in the use of horticulture for therapy and rehabilitation. 2, record 2, English, - horticultural%20therapist
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The horticultural therapist may work with people in virtually any type of healthcare or social service setting, for example, physical rehabilitation, mental health, vocation services, long-term care, [etc.] 3, record 2, English, - horticultural%20therapist
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Horticulture
- Hygiène et santé mentales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hortithérapeute
1, record 2, French, hortith%C3%A9rapeute
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les] hortithérapeutes [sont des] soignants de toute catégorie professionnelle formés aux bénéfices des thérapies par la relation à la nature, aux jardins thérapeutiques, aux activités hortithérapiques, au jardinage et à l'horticulture. 2, record 2, French, - hortith%C3%A9rapeute
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-09-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Horticulture
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Horticultural Therapy Association
1, record 3, English, Canadian%20Horticultural%20Therapy%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CHTA 1, record 3, English, CHTA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Horticultural Therapy Association's mission is to promote the use and awareness of horticulture as a therapeutic modality. CHTA provides information, support, and resources to its members, publishes a bi-monthly newsletter, maintains a website and organizes workshops and conferences. We have just completed setting up a national registration procedure, and are in the process of establishing HT courses at a number of educational institutions. 1, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Horticultural%20Therapy%20Association
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Horticulture
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Horticultural Therapy Association
1, record 3, French, Canadian%20Horticultural%20Therapy%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CHTA 1, record 3, French, CHTA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 2, record 3, French, - Canadian%20Horticultural%20Therapy%20Association
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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