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Comment from the January 2006 conference: A Nonlinear Dynamics Approach to Sensory Modulation - "Tina Champagne blew me away! She made me proud to be an OT and inspired to get back into psych OT!" - Hollie Marron, OTR/L
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Comment from the January 2006 conference: A Nonlinear Dynamics Approach to Sensory Modulation - "Excellent conference! Your depth of knowledge and passion is inspirational. I left there with new ideas and motivation to develop a new and improved sensory focus on our unit. I even signed up for an online introduction course to aromatherapy - I got my first lesson today! (I love my lavender scented beanbag.) I’m looking forward to working with you more." - Diane Trikakis, OTR/L
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Comment from the January 2006 conference: A Nonlinear Dynamics Approach to Sensory Modulation - "Tina Champagne was wonderful! Her ability to answer questions so that all the professionals in the room would benefit (OTR, COTA, RN, support staff) was unmatched. To be able to present as much information as well as she did in such a short time is unmatched!" - Meghan Franklin, MS, OTR/L
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Sensory rooms are not the only way to create or enhance the therapeutic environment. Another consideration is that of a sensory garden, which may also be known as a healing garden or therapeutic landscape. Sensory gardens are used with a host of different populations for varied therapeutic purposes.
Wondering what a sensory garden might look like? Beehive is web site offering a virtual tour of a sensory garden. It also provides information and pictures of ideas for the many different sensory areas. It is a must see! Beehive: The Sensory Garden Project The University of Minnesota offers a web article that outlines the basics on creating healing gardens and includes information on design principles. This article offers basic ideas and hints on functionality, maintenance, cost, and aesthetics, while exploring some of the history of healing gardens. Sustainable Urban Landscape Information Series Another important resource for anyone interested in this topic area is the Therapeutic Landscapes Database. This site won the Communications Award of Merit from the American Society of Landscape Architects in 2004. It contains a tremendous reference list, an alphabetized list of places that have therapeutic landscapes, and much more! Therapeutic Landscapes Database Working in the schools? The Royal Horticultural Society offers this PDF document to assist those interested in choosing plants for a sensory garden: Plants for a Sensory Garden by the Royal Horticultural Society Have a unique sensory garden story to share? Consider submitting an short story or article for consideration for posting on this page! |
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