E21. For the Sheer Joy - with Occupational Therapist Kaya Lyons

In this episode we chat with Occupational Therapist Kaya Lyons of Active OT for Kids about how Child Development occurs naturally through play, connecting & exploring. We discuss trauma and the impact on development and interactions and how therapy can and should be integrated into daily life.

Discussion

How occupational therapy helps children to live a joyful life, and how Kaya has created her business around collaboration and sharing of ideas so that she can deliver therapies for children based on their individual needs, with the main goal of creating joy and wonder in the learning and development of childrenHow long periods of stress to the system can cause trauma – this means that children can stay in survival mode which may prevent them from thrivingTrauma impacts children with limited attention, withdrawal, hyper-vigilance which are all coping strategies. This limits their ability to thriveHow we can support wellness so that we can bring a child’s system out of survival and into thrivingHow nature provides enriched opportunities for sensory engagement, feeling emotions, engaging in cognition and connecting with natureUltimately joy is the window to connect everythingKeeping therapy simple for families so that we remove the pressure How Kaya created an outdoor camp experience for children who suffer from traumaHow Kaya balances her professional life with homeschooling her three daughters. 

Kaya Lyons - Active OT's Contact Details

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References

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson BurnettThe Developing Mind by Daniel SiegalBody Dreaming in the Treatment of Developmental Trauma by Marian Dunlea

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