Horticultural Therapist

Mikkele has a little bit of a good witch witchiness to her. She nurtures plants and people’s feelings.  While working full time as a mother, the healing power of nature revealed itself not only as curative but as a career as well.Mikkele Lawless is a dedicated professional with a passion for harnessing the healing power of nature. She is currently an instructor at The New York Botanical Garden and a horticultural therapist at Parker Health, working with older adults in memory care, skilled nursing, and assisted living. Mikkele is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, holds a certificate in Horticultural Therapy from NYBG, and a B.A. in Psychology. She is also currently serving on the board of the Mid-Atlantic Horticultural Therapy Network. Mikkele focuses on enriching the lives of seniors battling dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases. Drawing inspiration from her creativity as a biophilic artist, Mikkele infuses her programs with innovation, offering a thoughtful and imaginative approach.Discussion Questions:How does being around plants and nature make you feel? Why?What can therapy help with?How would you feel if one of your clients or patients died? What would you do to feel better?Think: Do you prefer to work with a certain age group? Why or why not? Please send suggestions for future guests to [email protected]. Our instagram is @projectlabor. Leave a comment or question and we’ll be happy to answer.Music by Brotheration RecordsProject Labor is a 501c3 nonprofit organization incorporated in the state of New Jersey. All donations to Project Labor are tax deductible in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code. Help get the word out with a small donation here. Thank you.