Therapy and Wellbeing Garden Design
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We intuitively know that gardens have a positive impact on mental health. When this is backed by science, it becomes even more compelling. Join us in this gentle chat with Sue Stuart-Smith, psychiatrist, psychotherapist and author of The Well Gardened Mind as she takes us on a journey to better understand why and how gardens can be healing and restorative for mental health conditions. Peppered with practical examples, Sue shares her research and observation of therapeutic design techniques and explains why people feel held, safe and hopeful in a garden. Photos for this episode⁠ are on Instagram at ⁠OnGardenDesign⁠ ☕☕☕⁠ BUY US A COFFEE⁠ if you loved this episode 🌼🌷🌱
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