Kristen and Trevor Sardis accepting the nomination for “Volunteer of the Year” from Healthcare Heroes for work done through GreenTherapy Rx. The award is recognized statewide and sponsored by the New Jersey Hospitals Association. Continue Reading
Author Archives: Kristen Sardis
“Tickled Green” Book Release
Green Therapy Rx releases its first book authored by founder, Kristen Sardis. The book discusses the history of green therapy and some basic principles of living a greener, healthier life. Personal stories of green therapy and artwork are included. Continue Reading
Deidre’s House May 12, 2018
Rehabilitating a garden at Deidre’s House for abused children in Morristown, NJ. Healing gardens are great therapy and used increasingly by treatment facilities as a form of natural therapy. Continue Reading
SNUGS at Yale April 8, 2018
Special Needs Undergraduate Swimming (SNUGS) has its inaugural clinic at Yale. Swimming is great therapy for autistic children and is also a safety imperative because drowning is the #1 cause of death for autistic children 14 and younger. Continue Reading
International Article
Founder Kristen Sardis published award-winning article on child sexual abuse internationally. She targeted easily accessible newspapers to reach underserved communities across the globe. Check out the English version of the article published in a Greek newspaper. https://hellasjournal.com/2018/08/hiding-the-evil-among-us-abuse-amnesia-and-child-sexual-abuse/ Continue Reading
Angel Among Us
Megan Sardis, Co-Founder, is recognized as an “Angel Among Us” by the Somerset County Chapter of the Arc on November 4, 2016. The Arc is a national organization that supports full inclusion of people with special needs in the community. The award is given to less than 70 high school seniors statewide. Continue Reading
Petting Zoo for Autism
Green Therapy Rx sponsors a petting zoo for people with autism at the Basking Ridge YMCA on August 18, 2016. Continue Reading
Saturdays in Motion
Members of Green Therapy Rx teaching special needs children to swim. Continue Reading
Initial Manuscript of Book
Green Therapy Rx submits the manuscript of its first book to professional editing on November 11, 2014. The book is intended to educate about green therapies and create awareness about how green therapy can benefit children with special needs and veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. Continue Reading
First Harvest
Green Therapy Rx secures the rights to 50 acres of farmland and harvests its first crop of corn and sunflowers on September 15, 2013. Proceeds are used to promote “green activities”. Continue Reading