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Find Your Starting Point in Nature-Based OT
Where are you in your exploration of nature-based OT?
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A
I’m curious and want to understand how nature connects to occupational therapy.
B
I see the possibilities, but I haven’t found a clear way to begin.
C
I already include nature and want to be more intentional in my approach.
D
Nature is part of my practice, and I want continued learning and support.
What is bringing you here right now?
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A
I'm curious about what nature might contribute to meaningful participation.
B
I’m feeling worn down by my current way of working and want to explore a more meaningful direction.
C
I want to bring nature-based opportunities into my existing practice or clinic.
D
I already include nature and want to deepen my clinical reasoning and explain the therapeutic value of my work.
E
I want to explore starting or expanding services, including new groups or potential revenue opportunities.
What feels like your biggest challenge?
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A
Understanding how nature-based experiences connect to OT goals.
B
Moving through hesitation and choosing a realistic first step.
C
Finding possibilities within the space, time, or resources available to me.
D
Connecting what I notice with my clinical decisions.
E
Organizing my ideas and identifying practical considerations for starting or expanding services.
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Finding ongoing support and connection with professionals who share these interests.
With those reflections in mind, what support would be most useful now?
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Choose the one that best matches what you’re seeking today.
A
An introduction to help me explore how nature could fit into my work.
B
A focused training to help me reconnect with purpose, explore possibilities, and identify a starting point.
C
Ongoing professional learning, clinical reasoning resources, and community.
D
Practical resources and business starting points for developing nature-based services, alongside the clinical foundations.
See my suggested starting point.
