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Fail-Learns and Wins from the First Year Inside the Business Hive
In today’s episode, I’m sharing the “fail-learns” and wins from my first year inside the Business Hive. In addition to my reflections on how the program went, I offer you takeaways that you can apply to your...
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How to Respond to Challenging Behaviors in Nature-Based Therapy Sessions with Jillian Blount, OT
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Jillian Blount, OT, owner of WildFree Kids OT in Alaska. Jillian has a lot of experience working with children who display challenging behaviors during nature-based therapy sessions...
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The Start-Up Phase of Nature-Based Practice: A Live Coaching Call with Jenna Miller, OT
Today’s episode is a live business coaching call for Jenna Miller, OT, owner of Well and Wild Child OT. Jenna is deep into the start-up phase of her nature-based practice in New York. If you’re thinking about...
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Life & Business Updates from Laura
Today’s episode is a bit different from what you’re used to hearing from me, but I thought this was a great time to give you my life and business updates.I have a trip and a speaking engagement to share with you, plus...
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Research on Nature-Based Therapy with Hannah K. Burke, MS, OTR/L
Today’s guest, Hannah Burke, is a Ph.D. candidate at Colorado State University who recently, along with her co-authors, had an article published about nature-based pediatric occupational therapy. It was a scoping...
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Nature-Based Speech Therapy for Children with Carolyn Parker M.A. CCC-SLP
I’m really excited because today’s guest is the first one who isn’t in the field of occupational therapy. Carolyn Parker is a speech therapist from the Mount Pleasant, Michigan area who grew up loving the outdoors,...
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Feedback Wanted for My Upcoming Book on Nature-Based Pediatric Therapy!
Today’s episode is a little bit different! I’m writing a book on nature-based pediatric therapy and after reviewing the outline, I realized I’d love to know what YOU would like to see in this book. What are the things...
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Taking Action for Accessibility in National Parks with Ashlyn Southard, OTS
Today’s guest is an occupational therapy masters student who has already made waves by applying her OT lens in a unique way. Inspired by a life full of nature and travel with her family as well as her siblings who...
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10-Minute Takeaway: OT & PT Experiences Using Nature-Based Rehabilitation
My 10-Minute Takeaway series is back, and I’m diving into a recently published article on the effect of using nature-based rehabilitation on adults. While my practice is primarily for pediatrics, seeing an article...
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Serving & Learning From Homeschoolers in Your Nature-Based Practice with Sarah Collins, OTR/L
Homeschooling, unfortunately, comes with a lot of stigmas from those who aren’t familiar with it. On the flip side, it’s also becoming more and more common as parents want to find more individualized ways of learning...
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Partnering with Schools in Your Nature-Based Practice - Live Coaching Call with Erin Wilke
When growing your nature-based therapy practice, it’s important to think of all the ways that you can connect with parents and teachers in your community. Partnering with schools is a great way to connect with...
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Nature is for Everyone: Diversifying Nature-Based Practice Through Inclusion, Equity, Accessibility, & Representation with Mya Zavaleta
A nature-based practice that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion, that is accessible, and that is representative of all kinds of people and abilities—this is how to make sure that nature is available to...
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