From bud to blossom: therapeutic effects of horticulture activity on Native Americans

Author

Taryn Borsch

Graduation Date

2016

Document Type

Project

Program

Other

Program

Project (M.S.W.)--Humboldt State University, Social Work, 2016

Committee Chair Name

Jennifer Maguire

Committee Chair Affiliation

HSU Faculty or Staff

Keywords

Substance abuse, Health clinic, Indigenous, Alternative, Therapy, Gardening, Native American, Recovery, Outdoors, Indian, Nature, Horticulture, Humboldt State University -- Projects -- Social Work

Abstract

Limited documentation exists about the therapeutic effects of gardening for Native Americans. Native American individuals who utilized services at local Inter-Tribal Health Center participated in a horticulture group which has been in place since April, 2015. The project used a mixed-methods research design. Quantitative data were collected by administering a pre- and post-horticulture activity questionnaire and qualitative data were collected from staff members who participated in individual interviews regarding an evaluation of the context and progress of the horticulture group. Program evaluation techniques were used to measure the strengths of the established group, and recommendations offered for further development of the group. The goal of the project is to increase the data available about the therapeutic benefits of horticulture activity on Native Americans in recovery from substance abuse issues who are participating in ongoing aftercare treatment.

https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/k0698992d

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