Therapy in the Great Outdoors: The Business & Practice of Nature-Based Pediatric Therapy

Therapy in the Great Outdoors: The Business & Practice of Nature-Based Pediatric Therapy

Hosted by: Dr. Laura Park Figueroa

This 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...

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90: The Mindset Shift You Need to Raise Your Prices

Are you charging enough for your services? In this week's podcast, I'm sharing the mindset shift you need to confidently raise your prices.   You need to move away from the traditional per-hour thinking that often...
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89: How To Price Your Nature-Based Services

In this episode, we kick off a mini-series on pricing your nature-based therapy services. Key Takeaways from this episode: Research what is average for your area and charge a similar amount for your services. Don't...
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88: 3 ways to make your first $1000 as a nature based therapist

In this episode, we dive into how to make your first $1,000 as a nature-based pediatric therapist. I share actionable strategies and business insights to help you hit this milestone, from focusing on one key service...
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87: Rituals for Nature-Based Group Therapy, with Katie Asmus, MA, LPC, BMP

Katie Asmus is a licensed psychotherapist with three decades of experience in therapeutic nature-based interventions. She joined me today on the TGO podcast to discuss the essential role of rituals and ceremonies in...
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86: Fun Nature-Based Therapy Activities for Fall

This week I'm sharing some of my favorite fall activities for outdoor therapy sessions with kids. Check out the activities below and you can do them, too!   Rainbow leaf hunt - arrival activity Leaf confetti with hole...
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85: Tips for the First Day in a New Nature-Based Therapy Group

In this episode we discuss the often chaotic and challenging first day of a new nature-based therapy group for kids. Everything from clear drop-off procedures and engaging children with meaningful tasks to preparing...
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84: Become a Certified Nature-Based Pediatric Therapist™ with the ConTiGO Approach™

In this episode, you'll hear about the journey of launching and evolving the ConTiGO Approach™ and how you can become a Certified Nature-Based Pediatric Therapist™ or Therapist Assistant. You'll hear why we're making...
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83: Groups or Individual Nature-Based Therapy Services?

Should you offer groups or individual services in your nature-based therapy practice? It depends! In this episode, you'll learn how to make this decision wisely. I discuss the goals, logistics, and challenges of both...
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82: The ConTiGO Approach™ to Nature-Based Treatment Activities

In this episode, you'll learn all about treatment planning for nature-based pediatric therapy sessions using the ConTiGO Approach™. I delve into four key elements: incorporating child passions, introducing novelty,...
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81: A Nature-Based Pre-Writing Curriculum with Brigette Hill, OTR/L

In this episode, occupational therapist Brigette Hill, OTR/L joins us to discuss her innovative curriculum designed for teaching pre-writing shapes to pre-k children using nature-based activities. Brigette is the...
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80: What is "Evidence-Based Practice" in Nature-Based Therapy?

In this episode, we explore the concept of evidence-based practice in nature-based pediatric therapy. Evidence-based practice (EBP) can be broken down into three components: research analysis and application, clinical...
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79: Mental Health First Aid: Practical Strategies for Self-Regulation with Nicole Roma Thurrell

Wilderness Mental Health First Aid with Nicole Roma Thurrell   In this episode, Nicole Roma Thurrell is back with valuable insights on wilderness mental health first aid. We discussed the importance of body awareness...
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