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 help you when thinking through logistics in your own practice.

[2:11] How you can do nature-based therapy anywhere: ALASKA! Public parks. People's homes. Or your own private land in Alaska like Jillian's family just bought!

[5:30] Navigating extending offers to employees as a very small practice

[6:48] How many logistics there are in owning land to offer nature-based therapy services.

[9:00] How to prioritize what you need to focus on in your business at the right time, even when you're in overwhelm

[10:54] Planning for summer services in your nature-based practice...it doesn't have to look like everyone else's offers!

[12:45] Naming services so that parents understand what they are.

[14:40] How to decide what to charge for your summer services and how to structure them as enrichment or therapy, based on payor sources (Medicaid, private insurance or private pay)

[18:00] Doing the math to determine what to charge, based on what reimbursement or rates are in your area and how much time you spend for yourself or staff to provide the service

[22:00] Important considerations when marketing any outdoor service that is run by a therapist (enrichment or therapy services)

[27:26] The importance of your EMAIL LIST and giving DEADLINES to people Connect with Jillian on Instagram @wildfreekidsot and check out her practice at www.wildfreekidsot.com Other episodes featuring Jillian as a guest:

31: How to Respond to Challenging Behaviors in Nature-Based Therapy Sessions with Jillian Blount, OT

43: Favorite WINTER Nature-Based Therapy Activities for Children

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. Fun with the apple peeler (in Laura's book)

4. Apple crisp (in Laura's book)

5. Pasta packets (in Laura's book)

Resources mentioned in this podcast:

Therapy in the Great Outdoors: A Start-Up Guide to Nature-Based Pediatric Practice with 44 Kid-Tested Activities

Johnny apple peeler

Spiralizer

ConTiGO™ Nature-Based Pediatric Therapy Certification & Mentoring Program

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 OT Assistants and Certified Primitive Reflex Clinical Specialists. Harkla is a company that provides products, courses & community for sensory, autism & ADHD families. They offer loads of helpful tips and strategies on their podcast All Things Sensory and in their courses and workbooks for therapists available through Harkla.

In this episode, you'll learn:

-SIMPLE sensory strategies to suggest to families to get children outdoors more!

-How we can motivate children to engage more in therapy sessions by fostering their autonomy and encouraging healthy risk in play

-How slowing down during a session might be the best thing you can do for a child's nervous system

-What primitive reflexes are and how they may impact function in children who have retained primitive reflexes

-Simple activities you can do outdoors (even with GROUPS!) that will help children who may have retained primitive reflexes

Connect with Rachel and Jessica on Instagram @allthingssensorypodcast and follow Harkla @harkla_family

Resources mentioned in this episode: @myoutdoorsymom account on IG

The ConTiGO Nature-Based Therapy Certification & Mentoring Program is OPEN for enrollment April 22-30 for our May 2024 cohort! Enroll now to get training, resources, community, & ongoing mentoring to become an expert nature-baed pediatric therapist.