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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!
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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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84: Become a Certified Nature-Based Pediatric Therapist™ with the ConTiGO Approach™
In this episode, you'll hear about the journey of launching and evolving the ConTiGO Approach™ and how you can become a Certified Nature-Based Pediatric Therapist™ or Therapist Assistant. You'll hear why we're making...
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83: Groups or Individual Nature-Based Therapy Services?
Should you offer groups or individual services in your nature-based therapy practice? It depends! In this episode, you'll learn how to make this decision wisely. I discuss the goals, logistics, and challenges of both...
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82: The ConTiGO Approach™ to Nature-Based Treatment Activities
In this episode, you'll learn all about treatment planning for nature-based pediatric therapy sessions using the ConTiGO Approach™. I delve into four key elements: incorporating child passions, introducing novelty,...
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81: A Nature-Based Pre-Writing Curriculum with Brigette Hill, OTR/L
In this episode, occupational therapist Brigette Hill, OTR/L joins us to discuss her innovative curriculum designed for teaching pre-writing shapes to pre-k children using nature-based activities. Brigette is the...
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80: What is "Evidence-Based Practice" in Nature-Based Therapy?
In this episode, we explore the concept of evidence-based practice in nature-based pediatric therapy. Evidence-based practice (EBP) can be broken down into three components: research analysis and application, clinical...
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79: Mental Health First Aid: Practical Strategies for Self-Regulation with Nicole Roma Thurrell
Wilderness Mental Health First Aid with Nicole Roma Thurrell
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In this episode, Nicole Roma Thurrell is back with valuable insights on wilderness mental health first aid. We discussed the importance of body awareness...
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78: The First Aid Skills All Nature-Based Pediatric Therapists Must Know with Nicole Roma Thurrell
In episode 78 of Therapy in the Great Outdoors, Nicole Roma Thurrell, WEMT, CTRS is back for the 2nd in our 3-part series on first aid for nature-based therapists. Nicole shares valuable personal anecdotes and...
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77: First Aid Preparedness for Outdoor Programs that Promote Children's Risky Play with Nicole Roma Thurrell
In this episode of Therapy in the Great Outdoors, we kick off a three-part series on first aid essentials for nature-based pediatric therapists.
Joined by Nicole Roma Thurrell, CEO of Institute for WildMed, we delve...
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76: 4 Lessons You Can Learn From My Mistakes: Raw Reflections from Behind-the-Scenes in my Business
Today, I’m opening up about the honest, vulnerable moments in my business journey to help you navigate your nature-based business. In this episode, I share the lessons I’ve learned from both major setbacks and ongoing...
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75: My Published Research on Nature-Based Pediatric Occupational Therapy - Part 3 (Discussion, Limitations & Future Research)
This week's podcast episode is the final part 3 of the "audio book" version of my published research on nature-based pediatric occupational therapy. You'll hear the explanation of the design of the model, plus the...
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