Root & Rise
Therapeutic Horticulture
Hawaiʻi
Connecting with nature for healing & growth
Our mission is
to cultivate social and emotional wellness through creativity and interaction with nature.
Our vision is accessible, alternative, and integrative mental health support that supplements traditional treatments and services. We envision safe space and equitable opportunity for individuals, community, and ‘āina to grow and thrive in unison.
Root & Rise offers therapeutic, nature-based programs for individuals and groups of all abilities and needs.
Our programs:
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improve physical health
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reduce stress & depression
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increase self-esteem & resiliency
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develop social skills
Our gardens:
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are designed and built to be sustainable and universally accessible
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can be used for therapeutic sessions and programs
Example activities & goals:
crafting windchimes
reduces anxiety by focusing on surroundings
