A Study of the Process and Effect in Horticultural Therapy Group based on Strength-Centered Therapy for Junior High School Students with Intellectual Disability.

• Main Authors: Shih, Ching-Hung, 施靜泓
• Other Authors: Chu, Hui-Chuang
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2018
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/u64q4w

碩士 === 國立清華大學 === 教育心理與諮商學系教育心理與諮商碩士在職專班 === 106 === The study aimed to inquire into the process and effect of horticultural therapy group based on strength-centered therapy for junior high school students with intellectual disability.Four ninth-grade students with intellectual disability were chosen for the study,and participated eight group counceling sessions. Each group session was divided into two parts: horticultural activities and discussions. This study employs qualitative method to obtain the required data,and than analysed by template analysis style.The data included the interview transcripts from all members and the observer, leader's records of each group sessions and study sheets. The findings of the study were: 1.The benefits of involvement in the group can be seen in improving attention,positive emotion,self-confidence,language proficiency, and human relationship. 2.According to the research results,the model of horticultural therapy group based on strength-centered therapy for junior high school students with intellectual disability were then provided. 3.The integration of horticultural therapy with group counceling meets the needs of different members. 4.Shift the focus toward promoting character strengths can improve self-confidence for students with intellectual disability. Finally,based on the findings of the study,recommendations for practice and further research were presented. Keywords:the special education students in junior high schools, strength-centered therapy,horticultural therapy