Final episode of Season 8! Shannon and Joe are back to wrap up the season’s exploration of horticultural and garden therapy. They give final thoughts on each type of therapy and talk about their experiences using gardens as therapy and stress relief. They get into the benefits they noticed walking, smelling, seeing, and interacting in … Continue reading “Season 8 Wrap Up: Horticultural and Garden Therapy”
Horticultural Therapy
All new episode of Happy Hour! This week, Shannon and Joe speak with Clare Cooper Marcus, Professor Emerita in the Departments of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at the University of California, Berkeley. Clare is also the Principal of Healing Landscapes, a consulting firm that specializes in researching the effectiveness of restorative landscapes in healthcare settings, … Continue reading “Interview with Clare Cooper Marcus”
This week, Shannon and Joe speak with the Manager of Horticultural Therapy Services at NYU Langone, Gwenn Fried! Gwenn is an experienced and passionate therapist and advocate for horticultural therapy, with over 25 years in the field. In addition to her work for NYU, Gwenn works to develop horticultural therapy programs and garden spaces in … Continue reading “Interview with Gwenn Fried”
Holy cow! It’s a new season of Happy Hour! On this first episode of season 8, Carley and Shannon welcome new producer Joe to the podcast and learn a little bit about the mystery topic for this season. Listen to the group’s initial reactions, their emotional check-in, and their excitement for a new season full … Continue reading “Season 8 Introduction!”