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!
Animals and Aquatics
Mental Health and Horses: A Deeper Dive into OT Approaches
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gina taylor
In this episode of "Animals and Aquatics in Occupational Therapy," co-host Gina delves into the fascinating world of occupational therapy and horses in mental health. She outlines three essential steps that occupational therapists should consider when incorporating horses into their sessions. These steps involve focusing on the problems caused by symptoms, understanding why clients choose occupational therapy, and selecting the most suitable pathway—movement, connection, or action—to partner with horses for therapeutic purposes. Join us as we explore the unique role of occupational therapy in mental health and the profound impact of horses in the process.
