We're diving back into research after a long break! In this episode, we explore the article titled Theory of Affordances to Understand Environment Play Transactions: Environmental Taxonomy of Outdoor Play Space Features- A Scoping Review by Morgenthaler, Lynch, Loebach, Pentland, and Schultz, published in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy in 2024.

This article examines how various outdoor environmental characteristics influence children's outdoor play. The authors developed a taxonomy (a HUGE chart!) that allows practitioners to evaluate the "affordances" of outdoor play spaces...in other words: what do different types of features of the outdoor environment invite children to DO in that environment?

The Environmental Taxonomy of Outdoor Play Space Features categorizes physical environments, their functional qualities, and the play activities they support. This helps us as occupational, physical, and speech therapists, social workers or mental health professionals, to:

🌳 Consider ways we may change the environment to support different types of play in sessions

👀 Discover types of play that may be absent or happening infrequently in our sessions and consider ways to increase the variety of play experiences for children we see in therapy.

✅ Evaluate outdoor play spaces when providing consultation for schools and local governments

Find episode 94 of Therapy in the Great Outdoors wherever you get your podcast fix! And tell me: do you think you'll use this taxonomy in your work?

00:00 Introduction to Nature-Based Pediatric Therapy

01:00 Research Review Episode Introduction

02:37 Understanding the Theory of Affordances

03:49 Developing the Environmental Taxonomy

09:02 Applications and Implications for Therapy

22:36 Practical Takeaways and Conclusion

28:34 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

Today on the podcast, I interviewed John Arbuckle, a passionate regenerative agriculture farmer and owner of Singing Pastures. He shared his inspiring journey from conventional to regenerative farming, how regenerative animal farming can offer significant environmental benefits, and the crucial role of grazing animals in nurturing healthy ecosystems. Our conversation also dove into the impact of our food choices on ecological health.

Follow Singing Pastures on Instagram and Facebook @singingpastures or check out singingpastures.com. Use code Wilderness20 to get 20% off your first order!

Other resources mentioned in this episode:

Joel Salatin's website and books: polyfacefarms.com Watch the Sacred Cow documentary here: Amazon Get the Sacred Cow book here: sacredcow.info/book

00:00 Introduction to Nature-Based Pediatric Therapy

00:59 Interview with Farmer John Arbuckle

04:13 John's Journey to Regenerative Agriculture

07:02 The Philosophy and Practice of Regenerative Farming

10:51 The Role of Animals in Regenerative Agriculture

20:55 The Impact of Regenerative Farming on Wildlife and Ecosystems

22:49 Introduction to Sacred Cow

24:15 The Importance of Hoofed Animals

25:14 Personal Dietary Choices and Health

26:42 The Role of Grazing Animals in Ecosystems

28:39 Photosynthesis and Carbon Sequestration

30:17 Grazing Practices and Soil Health

35:14 Supporting Local Farmers

37:27 Singing Pastures: Products and Philosophy

39:03 Upcoming Travel Adventures

42:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Hello, friends! Welcome to the final episode of our series on money and pricing. Today, I’m sharing three easy strategies to help you raise your prices so you can make more with the same amount of effort and work!

Offer installment payments. If your service costs $1,000, break it into smaller payments to make it more manageable for clients.

Add upsells. Offer additional services that enhance your primary offering. For instance, if you offer therapy visits, an optional monthly parent consultation call could be a valuable upsell that increases your revenue per client.

Use package pricing. This involves bundling services into a flat monthly rate, which helps clients understand the value they’re receiving and gives you more control over your time. Many of my coaching clients have successfully transitioned to this model, allowing them to work smarter, not harder.

Connect with me on Instagram @lauraparkfig or visit therapyinthegreatoutdoors.com for more updates!

00:00 Introduction to Therapy in the Great Outdoors

01:00 Series Finale: Money and Pricing

01:09 Three Easy Ways to Raise Your Prices

01:51 First Strategy: Offer Installment Payments

03:22 Second Strategy: Add Upsells

04:05 Third Strategy: Package Pricing

07:39 Recap and Final Thoughts

08:44 Upcoming Episode Preview

09:00 Closing Remarks and Call to Action