School based therapy

Are you new to the world of school based therapy? If so, here are 5 blog posts that will help you hit the ground running. 8 Getting To Know You Activities for School Based Therapists – pick a few of these ideas to get to know your students and for your students to get to […]

Scheduling Tips for School-Based Therapists Over the last few weeks, the Your Therapy Source survey was on scheduling tips for school-based therapists. It was a simple two question survey: what is your job title and what is your best suggestion for creating therapy schedules? You can answer the current survey here. For question #1, the majority respondents (66%) were occupational therapists. Here are the 50+ responses to the question: what is your best suggestion for creating therapy…

Planning is a Key to Success Collect Information about the Student WAY Before Your First Counseling Session Before ever meeting your new counseling student, there are several steps that you must take. A good therapist or counselor is highly prepared and has all of the needed information. Collecting information from both the student’s teacher(s) and […]

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an umbrella term. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of therapy that focuses on thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and has been found to be effective in...

School Based Physical Therapy Resources. A great list of resources for the new school based physical therapist and a great reference for the seasoned physical therapist.

There are many different successful private practice models. Today we talk to Lisa Savage about her model of melding private practice with school based mental health.

Determing pull-out or push-in services in the school setting has many factors to consider such as current level of function, number of goals, etc.

Ideas, guides and resources for school based physical therapy documentation and school based occupational therapy documentation.

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Social and Emotional Learning. This may look like a mental health theme of the month, a program that the school is doing school-wide, classroom circles, or assemblies on topics, such as building self-esteem. School-wide mental health can benefit all students who may not know information on having a positive mindset, practicing mindfulness, or reducing stress.

Understanding what type of therapy is best for a child can be overwhelming. This comprehensible post breaks down 6 common modalities used by child therapists.

Here are some great ideas from Big Life Journal if you are feeling strong emotions in public:

Counseling worksheets are a valuable tool for educators and parents alike. Designed with the specific needs of kindergartners in mind, these printable worksheets provide an engaging and effective way to address a wide range of emotional and behavioral topics. From self-expression to social skills, these worksheets allow young children to explore their thoughts and feelings in a safe and structured manner. By incorporating these worksheets into your child's learning experience, you can help…

Are you transitioning to a school based setting? Working in the school system as a pediatric occupational therapist is an incredibly rewarding job! You will have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of children and help them achieve their full potential while collaborating with teachers, parents, speech language pathologist, physical therapist and so many […]