You all know I like a good analogy, so I'm going to say that the duo of Marika and Angela reminds me of the heroes of my comic book days, when I was a collector. I'd mow lawns for my neighbors, and then ride my bike six miles into town to buy my week's new issues. One of my favorites was the Marvel Team-Up comic, where two heroes who don't usually 'hero' together do what they do best, and take care of business. Spider-Man and Daredevil. Wolverine and Iron Fist. It was a 'golden age' of comics back then.
Well, seriously, this marriage of occupational therapy and early childhood education in nature is just so SOLID. There are no weaknesses in their game. And Marika and Angela have teamed up despite the long distance between their Bay Area of California and Florida locations.
Our conversation covers WHY the approaches of OT is so effective for young people. We dig into the detailed observations that therapists see in their students, and how it adds a powerful dimension to more traditional 'forest school' reporting.
The medical field adds credibility to our nature-based approaches that opens doors, gets attention and creates opportunities that help all of us doing nature work everywhere. It's a good idea to know about it!
Marika and Angela on Instagram @naturebasedtherapists - https://www.instagram.com/naturebasedtherapists/)
Nature Based Therapy Boot Camp Course - https://grounded-to-grow.thinkific.com/courses/nature-based-therapy-boot-camp)
Grounded to Grow 2024 Retreat - https://www.groundedtogrow.com/)
Bearfoot Website: https://www.bearfootoccupationaltherapy.com/)
Bearfoot Instagram @bearfoot_ot - https://www.instagram.com/bearfoot_ot/
Treeline Enrichment Website: https://www.treelineenrichment.com/)
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