• 89: How to price your nature based services
    2024/10/28
    In this episode, we kick off a mini-series on pricing your nature-based therapy services. Key Takeaways from this episode:
    1. Research what is average for your area and charge a similar amount for your services. Don't set your prices too high or too low at the start because either can be detrimental to your business.
    2. Try not to over-explain when telling people what you charge. Say your price and SHUT UP and wait for them to respond.
    3. If you are a cash pay business, you can offer scholarships for families to expand the reach of your services to lower-income clients. Always have a system in place before offering scholarships.
    4. Raise your prices for new clients after you have a established a proven concept and have raving testimonials from previous clients.
    5. Think about VALUE. Offer add-ons that add value for families so they see why they are paying versus going to a standard non-nature-based provider (for example: a weekly update, progress notes, consult minutes, on-call PRN services, home programs, etc.).
    Stay tuned for more episodes in this series on pricing, and consider joining my Business Hive group coaching program, opening for enrollment in January, to help you build a successful nature-based practice! You can join the waitlist at https://www.therapyinthegreatoutdoors.com/hive 00:00 Introduction and Series Announcement 00:52 My Upcoming Trip to Nepal and Indonesia 02:18 Gratitude and Life Reflections 04:35 Introduction to Pricing Your Services 05:46 Setting Initial Prices for Your Services 07:02 Understanding the Value of Pricing 07:24 The Importance of Silence After Stating Your Price 07:48 Handling Objections and Offering Scholarships 08:47 Investing in Yourself and Your Business 09:59 Researching Funding Options 11:07 Adjusting Prices Based on Cost of Living 12:27 Adding Value Through Additional Services 13:50 Final Thoughts on Pricing and Valuing Your Services
    続きを読む 一部表示
    16 分
  • 88: 3 ways to make your first $1000 as a nature based therapist
    2024/10/21

    In this episode, we dive into how to make your first $1,000 as a nature-based pediatric therapist. I share actionable strategies and business insights to help you hit this milestone, from focusing on one key service to pricing your offerings effectively. Whether you’re offering outdoor enrichment groups, creating multi-month therapy packages, or thinking outside the box with retainer fees, there’s a method that fits your style and your market.

    I also introduce my Business Hive group coaching program for nature-based practitioners, which opens for enrollment in January. Join me for a deep dive into business success and get ready to start building meaningful income in your practice!

    00:00 Introduction to Nature-Based Pediatric Therapy

    01:00 Making Your First $1,000 as a Nature-Based Therapist

    02:13 Business Coaching and Community Support

    04:28 Key Advice for Starting Your Practice

    05:24 Market Research and Pricing Strategies 06:04 Low-Cost Offer for Group Sessions

    07:03 Multi-Month Therapy Packages

    08:06 High Monthly Retainer Fee

    08:54 Upcoming Episode on Pricing Services

    09:29 Enrollment for Business Hive Program

    09:58 Free Big Huge List of Nature-Based Activities

    続きを読む 一部表示
    11 分
  • 87: Rituals for Nature-Based Group Therapy, with Katie Asmus, MA, LPC, BMP
    2024/10/14

    Katie Asmus is a licensed psychotherapist with three decades of experience in therapeutic nature-based interventions. She joined me today on the TGO podcast to discuss the essential role of rituals and ceremonies in nature-based therapy, particularly for neurodivergent children. Tune in to hear ways you can help ease transitions, address challenging behaviors, and open and close your group sessions using meaningful rituals to give children a positive experience in your nature-based therapy sessions.

    Connect with Katie on IG @somaticnaturetherapy or her website https://www.somaticnaturetherapy.com/

    00:00 Introduction

    01:29 Meet Katie Asmus

    01:45 Understanding Rituals and Ceremonies in Therapy

    01:57 The Importance of Rituals for Neurodivergent Kids

    02:39 Practical Rituals for Therapy Sessions

    06:25 Beginning Rituals: Setting the Tone for Therapy

    08:28 Engaging Group Activities to Start Sessions

    19:23 Closing Rituals: Ending Sessions with Purpose

    27:16 Handling Challenging Behaviors with Rituals

    31:02 Final Thoughts and Resources

    32:03 Bonus: Free Nature-Based Therapy Activities

    続きを読む 一部表示
    33 分
  • 86: Fun Nature-Based Therapy Activities for Fall
    2024/10/07

    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!

    Rainbow leaf hunt - arrival activity Leaf confetti with hole punchers or shape punchers (from scrapbooking supplies)

    Leaf sewing with yarn and needles

    Find the color - match to cut out on cardboard with picture of something to match the color (red heart, orange sun, yellow banana, green frog, blue water, purple flower, brown tree trunk)

    What are your favorite activities for therapy sessions in the fall? Weigh in in the Therapy in the Great Outdoors Community here.

    https://tgo.circle.so/home

    (P.S. If you're down under, here's the listener-feature episode where we shared favorite SUMMER activities.)

    https://www.therapyinthegreatoutdoors.com/podcasts/therapy-in-the-great-outdoors/episodes/2148704557

    00:00 Introduction to Therapy in the Great Outdoors

    01:00 Fun Fall Activities for Nature-Based Therapy

    02:03 Rainbow Leaf Hunt

    02:50 Leaf Confetti Party

    05:23 Leaf Sewing Craft

    06:18 Color Matching Scavenger Hunt

    09:09 Join the Therapy in the Great Outdoors Community

    10:39 Get Your Free Big Huge List of Nature-Based Activities

    続きを読む 一部表示
    12 分
  • 85: Tips for the First Day in a New Nature-Based Therapy Group
    2024/09/30

    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 for social anxiety and ensuring smooth transitions. I also talk about my Nature-Based Therapy Certification and Mentoring Program, designed to support practitioners in building successful, nature-based practices. Join me as I provide actionable tips to make your first day and beyond a success.

    01:00 The Reality of the First Day in Nature-Based Therapy

    01:34 Challenges and Reflections from a Chaotic First Day

    02:34 Strategies for a Smooth First Day

    08:05 Effective Drop-Off Procedures

    13:20 Connecting with Children on the First Day

    19:40 Handling Social Anxiety and Transition Issues

    22:10 Conclusion and Support for Nature-Based Therapy Practitioners

    続きを読む 一部表示
    23 分
  • 84: Become a Certified Nature-Based Pediatric Therapist™ with the ConTiGO Approach™
    2024/09/23

    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 some changes to the certification process to build a stronger ConTiGO community and support practitioners' developing true expertise in nature-based therapy. Enrollment is now open for you to Become a Certified Nature-Based Pediatric Therapist or Therapist Assistant in the ConTiGO Approach! Enroll here 00:00 Introduction to Becoming a Certified Nature-Based Pediatric Therapist 00:31 The History of the Contigo Approach 01:37 Transition to Online and Cohort-Based Model 03:53 Challenges and Changes in Enrollment Models 06:29 New Certification Requirements and Community Building 12:12 Experiential Learning and Accountability 14:15 Personal Reflections and Community Engagement 19:22 Conclusion and Enrollment Information

    続きを読む 一部表示
    22 分
  • 83: Groups or Individual Nature-Based Therapy Services?
    2024/09/16

    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 service models. You'll learn the importance of clear policies, the role of parents in therapy, and when to choose one model over the other.

    Enrollment will open on September 23 for you to Become a Certified Nature-Based Pediatric Therapist or Therapist Assistant in the ConTiGO Approach. Join the waitlist here. 00:00 Introduction to Nature-Based Pediatric Therapy

    01:01 Group vs. Individual Therapy: Key Considerations

    02:06 The Benefits and Challenges of Group Therapy

    10:43 Essential Policies for Group Therapy

    13:49 Individual Therapy: Goals and Best Practices

    18:45 The Importance of Parent Involvement

    23:49 Conclusion and Upcoming Certification Program

    続きを読む 一部表示
    25 分
  • 82: The ConTiGO Approach™ to Nature-Based Treatment Activities
    2024/09/09

    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, ensuring activities are child-led and open-ended, and considering sustainability.

    You'll also learn about recent changes to ConTiGO and how you can become a Certified Nature-Based Pediatric Therapist™ (or Therapist Assistant). Enrollment will open on September 23 for you to Become a Certified Nature-Based Pediatric Therapist or Therapist Assistant in the ConTiGO Approach. Join the waitlist here:

    https://www.therapyinthegreatoutdoors.com/contigo-evergreen

    00:00 Introduction to Therapy in the Great Outdoors

    00:58 Personal Update: A Difficult Time

    08:49 The ConTiGO Approach: An Overview

    11:48 Elements of the ConTiGO Approach

    26:30 Upcoming Changes and Certification

    30:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    続きを読む 一部表示
    30 分