The Long and Winding Road- A Look at Past Projects, Lessons Learned and Future Growth in Therapeutic Horticulture
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Please join us for this special event, where we are delighted and honoured to welcome Matthew J. Wichrowski, MSW, HTR, Senior Horticultural Therapist and Clinical Associate Professor at Rusk Rehabilitation, NYU Langone Hospital Center, New York.
Drawing on over 30 years of experience, Matthew will share insights into the use of therapeutic horticulture within medical settings. The session will explore nature-based clinical practices—including awe, mindfulness, meditation, and meaning—alongside practical guidance for conducting clinical research. It will conclude with a forward-looking discussion on emerging developments in the field.
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Speaker biography
Matthew J. Wichrowski - SR. Horticultural Therapist & Clinical Associate Professor - Rusk Rehabilitation NYU-Langone Medical Center
Matthew J. Wichrowski MSW, HTR has been practicing horticultural therapy at Rusk Rehabilitation NYU-Langone Medical Center for over 30 years. He is currently Clinical Associate Professor and teaches in the Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate Program at New York Botanical Garden. Matt presents
regularly at national and international conferences and has won many awards for his work. And is also Editor-in-Chief of the AHTA’s Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture. His research interests centre around the effects of nature on human health and wellness and his work has been published in a variety of media. For details of Matt’s Research and Publications, see https://med.nyu.edu/faculty/matthew-j-wichrowski