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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96: Lessons Learned from Nepali & Indonesian Children

In this episode, I share my recent travel experiences in Nepal and Indonesia and reflections I had along the way. This trip was MUCH more challenging than I anticipated it would be! In many ways, it was just like...
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95: Holiday Gift Guide - My Top 12 Favorite Toys for Outdoorsy Kids

Thanks to Layna Lovelady for posting the question that inspired this episode in the TGO community! In this episode, I share my top 12 favorite gift ideas for outdoorsy kids. Plus a few embarrassing/funny stories from...
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94: Research Review - The Environmental Taxonomy of Outdoor Play Space Features

We're diving back into research after a long break! In this episode, we explore the article titled Theory of Affordances to Understand Environment Play Transactions: Environmental Taxonomy of Outdoor Play Space...
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93: The Magic of Regenerative Agriculture with John Arbuckle

Today on the podcast, I interviewed John Arbuckle, a passionate regenerative agriculture farmer and owner of Singing Pastures. He shared his inspiring journey from conventional to regenerative farming, how...
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92: 3 Easy Ways to Raise Your Prices (Without Losing Clients)

Hello, friends! Welcome to the final episode of our series on money and pricing. Today, I’m sharing three easy strategies to help you raise your prices so you can make more with the same amount of effort and work!    ...
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91: The Psychology of Pricing

Welcome back to our series on money and pricing! Today, we’ll dive into the psychology of pricing—a topic that fascinates me!   Key Takeaways from this episode:   Understanding Pricing Psychology: Pricing psychology...
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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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