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Garden Therapy for Self-Care
Have you ever had a day where nothing seemed like it could go right? Sometimes the stresses of daily life seem too much to handle. While self-care can help with reducing the effects of stress, horticulture therapy (garden therapy) activities offer a fun and comforting way to achieve a similar outcome.
Who this group is for
All Â鶹ÊÓƵstudents
Students looking for stress relief or a break from academic pressures
Anyone interested in nature‑based self‑care or mindful activities
Beginners and experienced gardeners alike.
Horticulture therapy involves the interaction with plants to aid in strengthening the body and mind. Although touching and feeling plants has been proven to boost moods and reduce stress, the full effects of horticulture therapy are best handled with the help of a professional therapist. You can pair the act of planting, maintaining, and harvesting with therapy concepts that cultivate personal growth and resiliency.
Register: Email the facilitator, Tricia-Kay Williams, at triciaw@sfu.ca to sign up
Fall 2026 Schedule
September 14
September 28
October 12
These sessions will be focused on harvesting and preparing the garden plot for winter.
Time: 2:00–3:30 PM
Location: In-person – Embark Learning Garden, Burnaby campus
Tricia-Kay Williams
Tricia-Kay Williams has a BA degree in Psychology from the York University in Toronto O.N. and an MA degree in Counselling Psychology at the Adler University in Vancouver B.C. Tricia has extensive experience counselling individuals and families and is skilled in treating: Trauma, Anxiety, Transitional/Career and Relational issues. She is also an active community and social services professional who worked for some years as a Residential Youth Worker. Tricia is an advocate for anti-racism that affects BIPOC individuals and consults with organizations to foster a more anti-racist approach.