Therapy in the Great Outdoors

著者: Dr. Laura Park Figueroa
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  • 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 pathology, social work, behavioral health, or mental health counseling, THIS is for you! We'll discuss how you can take your therapy work with children outdoors into nature and cover exactly what it takes to run a successful and profitable nature-based pediatric practice that changes children's lives (and yours!) forever. On this show, you'll get answers to questions like: What does nature-based therapy look like? What types of activities work well in outdoor therapy sessions? How can nature-based therapy be a profitable business? What evidence is there for nature-based pediatric therapy? What does research say about getting children out into nature? What kinds of different business models exist for offering nature-based services for children? How can I ensure the success of my nature-based business? What systems do I need to grow a nature-based practice?
    © 2024 Laura Park Figueroa
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  • 88: 3 ways to make your first $1000 as a nature based therapist
    2024/10/21

    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 to pricing your offerings effectively. Whether you’re offering outdoor enrichment groups, creating multi-month therapy packages, or thinking outside the box with retainer fees, there’s a method that fits your style and your market.

    I also introduce my Business Hive group coaching program for nature-based practitioners, which opens for enrollment in January. Join me for a deep dive into business success and get ready to start building meaningful income in your practice!

    00:00 Introduction to Nature-Based Pediatric Therapy

    01:00 Making Your First $1,000 as a Nature-Based Therapist

    02:13 Business Coaching and Community Support

    04:28 Key Advice for Starting Your Practice

    05:24 Market Research and Pricing Strategies 06:04 Low-Cost Offer for Group Sessions

    07:03 Multi-Month Therapy Packages

    08:06 High Monthly Retainer Fee

    08:54 Upcoming Episode on Pricing Services

    09:29 Enrollment for Business Hive Program

    09:58 Free Big Huge List of Nature-Based Activities

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    11 分
  • 87: Rituals for Nature-Based Group Therapy, with Katie Asmus, MA, LPC, BMP
    2024/10/14

    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 nature-based therapy, particularly for neurodivergent children. Tune in to hear ways you can help ease transitions, address challenging behaviors, and open and close your group sessions using meaningful rituals to give children a positive experience in your nature-based therapy sessions.

    Connect with Katie on IG @somaticnaturetherapy or her website https://www.somaticnaturetherapy.com/

    00:00 Introduction

    01:29 Meet Katie Asmus

    01:45 Understanding Rituals and Ceremonies in Therapy

    01:57 The Importance of Rituals for Neurodivergent Kids

    02:39 Practical Rituals for Therapy Sessions

    06:25 Beginning Rituals: Setting the Tone for Therapy

    08:28 Engaging Group Activities to Start Sessions

    19:23 Closing Rituals: Ending Sessions with Purpose

    27:16 Handling Challenging Behaviors with Rituals

    31:02 Final Thoughts and Resources

    32:03 Bonus: Free Nature-Based Therapy Activities

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    33 分
  • 86: Fun Nature-Based Therapy Activities for Fall
    2024/10/07

    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 punchers or shape punchers (from scrapbooking supplies)

    Leaf sewing with yarn and needles

    Find the color - match to cut out on cardboard with picture of something to match the color (red heart, orange sun, yellow banana, green frog, blue water, purple flower, brown tree trunk)

    What are your favorite activities for therapy sessions in the fall? Weigh in in the Therapy in the Great Outdoors Community here.

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    (P.S. If you're down under, here's the listener-feature episode where we shared favorite SUMMER activities.)

    https://www.therapyinthegreatoutdoors.com/podcasts/therapy-in-the-great-outdoors/episodes/2148704557

    00:00 Introduction to Therapy in the Great Outdoors

    01:00 Fun Fall Activities for Nature-Based Therapy

    02:03 Rainbow Leaf Hunt

    02:50 Leaf Confetti Party

    05:23 Leaf Sewing Craft

    06:18 Color Matching Scavenger Hunt

    09:09 Join the Therapy in the Great Outdoors Community

    10:39 Get Your Free Big Huge List of Nature-Based Activities

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    12 分

あらすじ・解説

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 pathology, social work, behavioral health, or mental health counseling, THIS is for you! We'll discuss how you can take your therapy work with children outdoors into nature and cover exactly what it takes to run a successful and profitable nature-based pediatric practice that changes children's lives (and yours!) forever. On this show, you'll get answers to questions like: What does nature-based therapy look like? What types of activities work well in outdoor therapy sessions? How can nature-based therapy be a profitable business? What evidence is there for nature-based pediatric therapy? What does research say about getting children out into nature? What kinds of different business models exist for offering nature-based services for children? How can I ensure the success of my nature-based business? What systems do I need to grow a nature-based practice?
© 2024 Laura Park Figueroa

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