At some point in our lives, we will lose someone we love. Much has been written on how to navigate the loss of a loved one, but there is no singular way to do so. In their article “Horticultural Therapy Enhances End-of-Life Care,” the Horticultural Therapy Institute shares how horticultural therapy methods in the grieving process have proven successful in reducing anxiety and depression associated with grief.
In the article, Colleen Griffin, HTR follows Carrie McCann, MSW, a bereavement counselor working for Hospice. To address gaps in end-of-life care, Carrie founded Moonset & Co., where she provides non-medical support for loved ones before, during, and after a loss. Carrie weaves together embodied wellness practices with grief education and consulting to serve clients.
In 2023, when Carrie completed the certificate program at HTI, she knew she wanted to expand her knowledge and offer her clients nature-based therapeutic programming. Read the article to learn more about Carrie’s work and using nature as a guide in the healing process.
About the Horticultural Therapy Institute (HTI):
As a small 501(c)3 non-profit organization, HTI provides education and training in horticultural therapy to those new to, or experienced with, the practice of using gardening and plants to improve the lives of others. They reach students from across the U.S. and internationally, striving to help their students positively impact their own communities and the profession of HT.
Learn more about the Horticultural Therapy Institute at their website.
