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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6: Is Outdoor Play Associated With Better Motor Skills?

Do you think outdoor play is associated with better motor skills? It may SEEM like a no-brainer, but often research is needed to prove something known by therapists for a long time! This article needed more than a 2...
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5: Email Marketing for your Nature-Based Practice

Email marketing was a big contributor to the early success of my business. Unfortunately, itā€™s not something that a lot of nature-based therapists make a priority. It might seem overwhelming, but there are tools that...
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4: Assessment & Observation in Nature-Based Therapy

As therapists, what we assess is what we address. But when you take your practice outdoors, you might find that your assessments change a bit. For nature-based therapists, itā€™s important to find a balance between the...
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3: My 3 Favorite Outdoor Therapy Activities for Children

Ā If you're working with children who have challenges with attention, sensory processing, social skills, or executive function, gather a few simple supplies and try these 3 activities in your next outdoor therapy...
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2: Mistakes to Avoid in Each Stage of Nature-Based Practice

As you grow your nature-based practice, youā€™ll find that there are 4 main stages of business that you encounter. There is no endpoint and your journey will take you from stage to stage, and as you evolve you will face...
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1: Therapy in the Great Outdoors: The Podcast

Are you a pediatric therapist who wants to take your work with children outdoors into nature? As a nature-based pediatric therapist & entrepreneur, Iā€™ve spent years finding the balance between the practice of...
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