Green Care: A Conceptual Framework - Frisk i naturen
Green Care: A Conceptual Framework - Frisk i naturen
Green Care: A Conceptual Framework - Frisk i naturen
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aware of it. This is very similar to using the transference in psychoanalytic<br />
psychotherapy. The process also works by the development of a safe and<br />
trusting relationship, in which emotional intersubjectivity and validation is<br />
experienced; for some people this may not be possible with other humans.<br />
The process itself, with or without analysis, can be experienced as healing<br />
and promoting of personal growth.<br />
In the overall field, two models are generally described: triangular and star<br />
shaped (see Fine, 2006). These are shown in Figure 3.5. The star shape<br />
involves four participants: patient, therapist, animal handler and the animal,<br />
whilst in the triangular model, there is the patient, the animal and the<br />
therapist (who is also the handler).<br />
Figure 3.5: Models of therapist involvement in animal assisted interventions<br />
PATIENT<br />
OR CLIENT<br />
ANIMAL<br />
(Adapted from Fine, 2006)<br />
THERAPIST<br />
PARENT<br />
OR CLIENT<br />
ANIMAL<br />
THERAPIST<br />
ANIMAL<br />
HANDLER<br />
In horticultural therapy the therapist works with the client to achieve<br />
specific goals. These may be the development of particular motor functions,<br />
work skills or psychological well-being through the use of horticulture. The<br />
UK charity Thrive uses the following definition of horticultural therapy<br />
agreed by practitioners in 1999. This also highlights the key role of the<br />
therapist.<br />
“Horticultural therapy is the use of plants by a trained<br />
professional as a medium through which certain clinically<br />
defined goals may be met.”<br />
Horticultural therapy has a pre-defined clinical goal similar to that found<br />
in occupational therapy. This distinguishes it from therapeutic horticulture<br />
which is directed towards improving the well-being of the individual in<br />
a more generalised way (see Sempik et al, 2003, p. 3). The horticultural<br />
therapist enables the client to carry out tasks successfully and so has to<br />
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