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Where kids are empowered to be grounded, connected, and confident

Emotional Regulation and Sensory Support with Compassion

Building Connection and Regulation in Nature

 

Here's my plug for nature: it has endless benefits for our bodies, our minds, and our overall well-being.  For neurodivergent children and those experiencing sensory processing differences, anxiety, or emotional regulation challenges, nature provides a unique environment that is simultaneously soothing and alerting. 

 

This is the perfect setting for regulation and learning new skills. 

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Parents share that they are exhausted by the daily struggle of meltdowns, challenging behaviors, and feeling disconnected from their child.  It can feel overwhelming to tackle these challenges alone. (And, you shouldn't).

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Outdoor occupational therapy sessions are tailored to your child, helping them build capacity for managing big emotions, and develop self-confidence. It's all done through connection, relationship, adventure, and fun. 

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Children will improve emotional regulation, sensory processing, self-esteem, as well as increasing interoceptive awareness

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As both a licensed occupational therapist and a mom of three, I provide compassionate, expert support to help your child become more regulated—and to bring greater peace and connection to your home.

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You will notice that your child has

more awareness of their body

decreased meltdowns​

ability to understand & communicate emotions

more connection with family at home​

improved behavior at school

I'm So Glad You're Here!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Liz Downing, MOT, OTR/L

Pediatric Occupational Therapist and Owner of In The Woods OT

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Hi! Here's a little about me... I've been a pediatric OT working with kids for 16 years.  I've worked in hospitals, schools, early intervention, and private practice.  I'm a wife, mom of 3, and an introvert by nature. 

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In 2019 our family began camping, and we were shocked by how much we loved it!  We bought a camper and in 2022 spent 9 months traveling the country! We noticed that our kids were more regulated when they had time for free, unstructured outdoor play.  Whether it was the woods, the creek, or the beach I witnessed magical play time and again.

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 Sometimes, though, kids need a little more support than just going outside to play. This led me to learn about nature-based OT.  In outdoor OT, my goal is to achieve measurable growth and change for kids and families.  

 

I believe that all kids have unique challenges and gifts, and I want to facilitate growth in each child.  I'm here to support the family unit as well as the individual child.

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I'd LOVE to hear from you. How can I help? Seriously, let's chat.  

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