Routledge Digging for Victory: Horticultural Therapy with Veterans - Routledge

Digging for Victory: Horticultural Therapy with Veterans for Post-Traumatic Growth offers a specialized look at using gardening as an evidence-based treatment. This book explores how horticultural therapy serves as an effective and cost-effective method for veterans who may feel alienated from traditional civilian healthcare routes. Because many veterans present with complex and challenging healthcare needs, they require approaches that are both accessible and impactful. This text explains how trained professionals can use gardening activities to target specific client-centered goals. By focusing on these individual needs, the practice helps improve physical, emotional, cognitive, and social outcomes. Beyond individual healing, the book discusses how these therapeutic sessions provide broader opportunities for veterans to transition successfully into civilian society. It is an essential resource for those studying applied psychology, clinical psychology, or therapeutic practices designed for veteran populations.