Animals and Aquatics
Animals and Aquatics is the podcast for occupational therapy providers who are passionate about a career outside the box. It's where we go behind the scenes and take a deep dive into the world of incorporating animals and aquatics into authentic occupational therapy sessions.We are obsessed with helping you elevate your interventions and get one step closer to starting your dream career.We are a husband and wife, mama and dad to three littles, COTA and OT, and business partners. Each episode, we chat about our weekly sessions and problem solve better outcomes for our clients, review interesting research around nature-based therapy, the benefits of partnering with animals and the healing powers of water. We love to interview industry professionals who share their experiences, insights, and advice on the building a dream career.From how to find facilities to partner with (if you don't own a horse or a pool), intervention planning, to fieldwork placements and sites, we'll provide actionable tips & tools, systems & processes, resources & training you need to make your dream a reality.So whether you’re just starting out on your animals and aquatics journey or you’re a seasoned provider, join us today as we talk all things Animals and Aquatics in occupational therapy!
Episodes
In this podcast, occupational therapist Gina Taylor and Suzanne Kapral from Hillside Farms discuss the benefits of incorporating farm animals and nature-based work into trauma-informed care practices. The program at Hillside Farms brings in a team of professionals, including occupational therapists, trauma counselors, and social workers, to work with children who have experienced traumatic events. The children work alongside staff...
Join us in this episode of the Animals and Aquatics podcast as we dive into the personal experiences and insights of a COTA during her transition from student to practitioner. Our guest shares her journey, highlighting the difficulties encountered when entering the field and adjusting to the practical aspects of the profession. From the struggles of adapting note-writing techniques to understanding the diverse needs of her students...
In this episode, we explore the topic of alternative treatment spaces for therapy sessions and discuss various environments such as converted barns, outdoor nature settings, and aquatic spaces. We address the challenges and considerations involved in transitioning from traditional clinical settings to these non-traditional or unconventional spaces. The episode offers practical insights and tips on setting up safe, effective, and e...
In honor of Mother's Day, this episode of Animals and Aquatics Podcast explores the challenges and opportunities for occupational therapists who are also mothers. Hosted by Gina Taylor, a licensed OT and mother of three, this episode discusses the benefits of nature, support and mentoring for reducing stress, increasing job satisfaction, and finding balance between family and career. Featuring personal stories, and research-b...
In this episode, we explore the benefits of mentoring for occupational therapists interested in animal-assisted therapy (AAT). Our host, a occupational therapist and mentor, shares her insights on why mentoring is essential for OTs starting in AAT, and the ways in which mentorship can enhance their professional growth and development. We dive into the importance of having a supportive and experienced mentor, who can provide guidanc...
In this episode, we explore the essential roles of the hippotherapy team in achieving therapeutic goals for clients. As a hippotherapy clinical specialist, our host explains the key players of the team, including the therapist, horse, horse handler, and therapy aide, and how they work together to support the client. We discuss the importance of communication and collaboration among team members, as well as ongoing assessment and e...
In this episode, we discuss strategies for transitioning clients into aquatic occupational therapy sessions, particularly with pediatric populations. We highlight the challenges that come with working with children, including their uncertainty, anxiety levels, and varying comfort and skill levels with the pool.
To address these challenges, we share several helpful tips and recommendations. We discuss how we filmed a video of our jou...
Summary ]Join OT Gina Taylor and animal-assisted therapy expert Miyako Kinoshita as they discuss the transformative impact of working with animals at Green Chimneys. In this episode, they explore the unique benefits of animal-assisted therapy for children and young adults, including increased empathy, socialization, and emotional regulation. They also dive into the different types of animals used in therapy, from horses to birds o...
Listen in to this episode to hear our #1 reason for loving therapy goats in occupational therapy.
You may have heard of goat yoga, but have you ever heard of a therapy goat? If not, you will want to learn more about how these special goats can be part of an occupational therapy session. Working with children and adult support groups, therapy goats can be the perfect OT partner.
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