We are often disconnected from nature. Excessive screen time, living an overly sedentary life by choice or profession, little access to natural environments, and even risk-averse parenting can all be just some of the reasons that we are so disconnected from the beauty and wonderful opportunities it provides for us therapy in order to get where we need to be or back where we once were.
The fresh air, the varied activities you just can't get in an indoor environment, and the opportunity to practice new skills in new or familiar ways. Therapy in nature allows the therapist to see and use things outdoors to even help make it even more palatable for children and adults alike.
Anchored on the Range offers up to 12 weeks twice per year therapeutic services in a nature-based environment that provides an alternative and functional setting.
Nature-based activities increase motivation and perseverance while working to achieve goals as outlined in your plan of care for rehabilitation while providing a functional environment in which to practice these skills.
For example, engaging in gardening tasks working on therapy goals can help to improve memory, cognitive abilities, task initiation, language skills and socialization.
Equine therapy helps to strengthen muscles and improve coordination, balance and endurance.
Nature is often replaced with plastic or picture representations within the classroom and therapy settings. The outdoors is naturally full of sensory stimulating items. For example, we can see, feel and smell the dirt on our hands rather than talking about dirt in a picture. Or we can use the action in the actual activity by using our motors skills while learning the verb.
Therapy done in a nature-based environment is supported by evidence for its' benefits that make it a worthwhile consideration for you or your child. Reach out to us today to get signed up for the next session!
