68. Using Living Books to Inspire Creative Treatment Planning in Your Nature-Based Practice
Ever heard of a "living book"? In this episode, you'll learn how to select and use living books for planning nature-based therapy sessions. I give a brief introduction to Charlotte Mason educational philosophy, which emphasizes the use of living books. Living books are characterized by rich ideas, engaging stories, and timeless truths. They foster creativity and enhance therapy sessions without preaching at children. You'll learn practical tips for selecting and using living books to inspire therapy activities for your nature-based sessions.
00:00 Introduction to Therapy in the Great Outdoors
01:00 Episode 68: Planning Nature-Based Therapy Sessions
02:06 The Concept of Living Books
03:29 Charlotte Mason's Educational Philosophy
08:10 Using Living Books in Therapy
18:38 Practical Examples and Resources
24:57 Conclusion and Listener Engagement
26:35 Bonus: Free Resources for Nature-Based Therapy
Resources mentioned in this episode: What a Living Book Sounds Like - Simply Charlotte Mason podcast Falling Upwards by Richard Rohr
Get a free book list from Laura to help you get started using living books in your nature-based therapy practice at https://www.therapyinthegreatoutdoors.com/books
Welcome to the TGO Podcast!
The Therapy in the Great Outdoors podcast is about the business & practice of nature-based pediatric therapy of all kinds. If you are an outdoor-loving practitioner in the field of occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, social work, behavioral health, mental health counseling, or outdoor education THIS is for you! You'll learn how you can take your work with children outdoors into nature. We'll cover exactly what it takes to run a successful and profitable nature-based practice that changes children's lives (and yours!) forever.
