This full-day workshop in Doncaster is an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and engage with like-minded professionals in the field of Therapeutic Horticulture (TH). Whether you’re starting, developing, or expanding your skills, this immersive session will deepen your understanding and practical application of TH.

What we will cover:

🌱 A deep dive into Kevin Heinze Grow’s model of practice – exploring our structured approach and how it applies across diverse settings.
📖 Case studies – real-world examples showcasing participant outcomes and the impact of TH.
🌿 Program structure & participant benefits – understanding how TH programs are designed and their key outcomes for disabled participants.
👐 Facilitating an accessible TH activity – hands-on practice followed by guided reflection to enhance learning.
🤝 Co-facilitated by Richard Page (Occupational Therapist) and Patrick Wain (Therapeutic Horticulture Coordinator) – bringing together expertise in therapeutic horticulture and occupational therapy to explore how nature can be used as a tool for skill-building, engagement, and personal development. Richard will share practical strategies for working with individuals and groups, demonstrate real-life therapeutic applications in the garden, and highlight how outdoor environments can enhance therapy outcomes.

Your Facilitators:

Patrick Wain is the Therapeutic Horticulture Coordinator at Kevin Heinze Grow, where he leads the ongoing review and development of the GROW Model, a unique framework for Therapeutic Horticulture. He supports the KHG team to reflect on and apply the model to their practice and assists with horticultural planning and materials so that the team can do what they do best. His focus is on ensuring the practice continually improves while staying centered on the goals and needs of participants.

With a deep passion for the right of disabled people – and all people – to access the therapeutic benefits of gardening and nature, Patrick brings years of experience and a strong commitment to enhancing health and wellbeing through nature-based practices. As the facilitator of this online seminar series, he will guide participants in understanding the GROW Model and provide practical, thought-provoking insights on applying Therapeutic Horticulture across various settings.

Richard Page is KHG’s highly experienced Occupational Therapist with 28 years in the community sector and a background in Applied Science (Disability Studies). He has worked across hospitals, community services, and vocational settings, supporting individuals to achieve their goals through therapy, skill-building, and meaningful engagement.

At Kevin Heinze Grow, Richard provides both individual and group-based therapeutic interventions, using the natural environment as a powerful tool for change. He facilitates programs such as a social skills group, a physical activity group (Let’s Get Physical), KHG’s ReGrow Program (for adults with ABI and other cognitive changes), and carers support groups—all designed to foster connection, resilience, and personal growth.