• 102: How to Add Sit Spots to Your Therapy Sessions - with Lauren MacLean

  • Jan 27 2025
  • Length: 53 mins
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102: How to Add Sit Spots to Your Therapy Sessions - with Lauren MacLean

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  • Lauren MacLean is a teacher, podcaster, author, and owner of Teach Outdoors in Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada. She has years of experience teaching children outdoors and is joining me today to talk about how we can integrate sit spot practices into our work as nature-based pediatric therapists. Lauren shares her valuable insights from 17 years of teaching, her work with nature schools, and authorship of children's books. We dive into practical strategies for therapists and educators to help children connect with nature, including tips on balancing structure and freedom, managing boundaries, and adapting practices for children with different needs such as ADHD and autism. You'll learn how to model positive behavior, use language effectively, and integrate play and learning in the great outdoors. 00:00 Introduction to Nature-Based Pediatric Therapy 00:58 Meet Lauren MacLean: Educator and Author 04:37 Understanding Sit Spots 08:12 Implementing Sit Spots in Therapy 12:18 Balancing Structure and Freedom in Outdoor Learning 21:43 Adapting Outdoor Activities for Diverse Needs 28:23 Sports Psychology and Coaching Challenges 28:49 Safety Reminders for Outdoor Activities 29:26 Pre-Teaching and Classroom Management 30:06 Classroom Book Projects and Environmental Awareness 32:03 Children's Picture Books and Their Impact 36:50 Balancing Technology and Outdoor Play 42:30 Risky Play and Child Development 49:10 Final Thoughts and Contact Information 51:25 Enrollment for ConTiGO Nature-Based Therapy Program Connect with Lauren online at teachoutdoors.ca or on Instagram @teachoutdoors.ca The ConTiGO Approach Nature-Based Pediatric Therapist or Therapy Assistant Certification Program is now open for enrollment till Jan 31, 2025 at 5pm CST. Go to contigoapproach.com to get more information.
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