Nature-Informed Therapy Techniques for Sensory, Cognitive & Emotional Development in Kids – Cheryl Fisher
- Faculty:
- Cheryl Fisher
- Duration:
- 5 Hours 58 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
- Oct 25, 2017
Description
- Strategies for ADHD, anxiety and depression
- Creative nature-enhanced sensory experiences (indoors & out)
- Nature-based mindfulness, meditation & movement techniques
Epidemic proportions of children are diagnosed with ADHD, depression, sensory overload, and low self-esteem.
As therapists/educators, we are constantly looking for new tools and techniques that will truly make a difference in the overall health and well-being of children, while improving educational and therapeutic settings.
Outdoor play not only has the power to increase sensory regulation, attention, social skills, creativity, and problem-solving, but it’s free and readily available. Unfortunately, the average child spends less than 30 minutes playing in natural settings, and recess is the first activity to be omitted in time-constraints and used as a disciplinary consequence.
Today kids know more about engaging in gaming, tablets, and social media, than they do about climbing trees and spying on bird nests, planting seeds and watching plants grow, and interacting in the natural world.
Join psychotherapist, counselor-educator, author, and nature-lover, Dr. Cheryl Fisher to bring the benefits of nature-informed therapy and play into your clinical practice. The kids you work with will be:
- Self-confident
- Relaxed
- Emotionally self-regulated
- Empathetic
- Problem solvers
- Physically active
- Sensory integrated
- Creative
- Focused
This workshop will provide you with evidence-based practices in the area of nature-child direct engagement and overall wellness. Come explore a fresh, creative and innovative way to engage kids of all ages.
Handouts
| 052665 Manual (7.14 MB) | 57 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Outline
Overview
- Sensory Assessment Inventory and guided imagery
- Create a Time Diary- How much time do you spend in nature?
- Therapeutic Nature Enhanced programs
- Ethical considerations
NATURE-INFORMED TECHNIQUES FOR:
Cognitive, Emotional Development
- Increase focused attention
- Improve sensory integration
- Promote a calm but alert state
- Complex problem solving opportunities
- Promote confidence
- Stimulate creativity
- Increase empathy
Sensory Integration
- Promote less sensory overload
- Provide exposure to a variety of tactile stimuli
- Increase vestibular engagement
- Create a whole brain, whole body experience
Physical Development
- Posture
- Strength/balance
- Endurance
- Body awareness
- Immune system
- Sleep
CLINICAL APPLICATION:
Bring the Outdoors In
- Create natural lighting
- Integrate natural elements
- Nature bins
- Gardens
- Animal assisted therapy
- Tools for teaching mindfulness:
- Cloud spotting,
- Pebble meditation,
- Nature cards
Venture Outside
- Natural settings promote:
- Listening
- Focused attention
- Cooperative interaction
- Problem solving
- Creativity
- Additional Nature-Informed Tools
- Nature quests
- Wilderness therapy
- Horticulture therapy
Develop a Treatment Plan
- Nature-informed tools and the application of case studies
- Apply concepts of a nature-enhanced practice – craft a therapeutic homework guide
- Nature as a co-therapist in your practice
Faculty
Cheryl Fisher, PhD, NCC, LCPC Related seminars and products: 1
Cheryl Fisher, PhD, NCC, LCPC, is a licensed clinical professional counselor and counselor-educator with 30 years of clinical and educational experience with individuals, families and children. She is a certified trauma professional and an abuse and domestic violence specialist with extensive clinical experience working with trauma survivors of all ages. Dr. Fisher was awarded the Governor’s Award for her clinical work in trauma. She has deployed with the American Red Cross Mental Health Team both locally and nationally. Dr. Fisher is often assisted by her co-therapists, Max and Lily- golden doodle therapy dogs and a beta fish named Olive.
An international presenter, Dr. Fisher conducts research in the areas of nature and mental health, in addition to spirituality and meaning-construction. She is a columnist- The Counseling Connoisseur– for Counseling Today Online. Dr. Fisher has a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision with an emphasis in the integration of psychology and spirituality, and an M.S. in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola University Maryland. She is certified in Jungian Sandtray work and play therapy. Dr. Fisher’s writing projects include Homegrown Psychotherapy: Nature-Informed Counseling and the Dr. Sophia children’s book series that connect children to nature in healing ways.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Cheryl Fisher is in private practice. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Cheryl Fisher has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.
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