Therapy in the Great Outdoors

Therapy in the Great Outdoors

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 outdoors-loving practitioner in the field of occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language...

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69: An Email Newsletter Template for Your Nature-Based Business

In this episode, I'm sharing a template we developed in my practice for sending a monthly newsletter to families. This helps you share free and helpful information with your potential clients, and communicate the...
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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...
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67. My Framework for Planning Summer Therapy Camps

In this episode, I share the framework we use for planning summer therapy camps in my nature-based therapy practice. I developed this system in 2020, focusing on the emotional journey kids typically experience...
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66: 5 Things ALL Successful Nature-Based Business Owners Do

Over the years coaching nature-based business owners, I've noticed some key things that all successful nature-based entrepreneurs seem to do consistently. Want to know what they are? Listen to this week's episode to...
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65. Growing as a Leader of Your Nature-Based Team: Live Coaching Call for Shannon Rolph

In this episode, you'll learn strategies for effectively managing and leading a team in your nature-based business. Occupational therapist Shannon Rolph from Guelph, Ontario, Canada joined me for a live business...
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64. Almost ALL Nature-Based Business Owners in the United States Must Comply with this New Law

If you're a nature-based business owner in the United States, you NEED this information to avoid fines and penalties from the government! This short episode could save you a lot of hassle down the road. I explain the...
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63. Planning for Your Summer Nature-Based Programs - A Live Coaching Call for Jillian Blount

Jillian Blount is back for a live coaching call here on the TGO podcast! She needed help sorting through options when planning for her summer programming in her nature-based practice. There are LOTS of ideas here to...
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62. Creative Snacks for Nature-Based Therapy Sessions

This week I'm sharing some of our favorite creative snack ideas from my nature-based therapy practice. 1. Color changing tea (find it in the TGO community here) 2. Apple pizzas (find it in the TGO community here) 3....
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61. Sensory & Primitive Reflex Integration Outdoors with Rachel Harrington & Jessica Hill

In this episode the dynamic duo Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, CPRCS and Jessica Hill, COTA/L, CPRCS join me to talk all things sensory and primitive reflex integration. Rachel and Jessica are Harkla's in-house Certified...
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60. Get Over Yourself and Just Show Up

When life gets crazy, it is HARD to keep going as a business owner...even when you have an amazing nature-baed business. This episode is an honest share from the heart about my own lack of motivation lately and...
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59. Research Review: Nature-Based Interventions for Autistic Children (A Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis)

This systematic review and meta-analysis found nature-based interventions have positive associations with behavioral and emotional outcomes for autistic children. The full article and supplemental materials are...
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58. Live Coaching Call for Marianna Ayers Sordille, OTD, OTR/L

Marianna Ayers Sordille, OTD, OTR/L, owner of Whole Child Pediatric OT in Clayton, CA, joined me for a live coaching call to get some help with her nature-based business. We discussed: -Niching DOWN in your...
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