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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74: My Published Research on Nature-Based Pediatric Occupational Therapy - Part 2 (Results)

This week's podcast episode is part 2 of the "audio book" version of my published research on nature-based pediatric occupational therapy. You'll hear the results of the study, which found 6 phases that work together...
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73: My Published Research on Nature-Based Pediatric Occupational Therapy - Part 1 (Abstract, Introduction, Methods, + partial Results)

My dissertation research article is finally published! This episode is part 1 of the "audio book" version of the article. You'll hear the abstract, introduction, methods, and the first part of the results, plus a...
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72: Imposter Syndrome as a Nature-Based Therapist

It feels like everyone is talking about imposter syndrome these days. And Iā€™ve seen it rear its ugly head in my own career as a nature-based therapist. If youā€™re not familiar with imposter syndrome, it is that feeling...
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71: 5 Fun Outdoor Therapy Activities for Summer

This week I'm sharing some of my favorite summer activities for outdoor therapy sessions with kids. Check out the links below and you can do them, too! Make giant bubble wands for giant bubbles. Make toy boats using...
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70: Birthday Book Giveaway! (+ An Invitation to Work-cation with Me!)

It's my 48th birthday today! So I want to give you a present as a thank you for being a listener of the podcast or a member of the TGO Community. I'm giving away a free copy of my book: Therapy in the Great Outdoors-...
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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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