EPISODE · Dec 23, 2019 · 46 MIN
Bunnies and Ducks and Llamas, Oh My! with Mona Sams
from OT 4 Lyfe · host OT 4 Lyfe
Sarah and Mona discuss: How she incorporates llamas into her OT sessionsWhat other animals she has at her practiceWhy llamas are effective in therapyLlamaFest: http://ctcroanoke.org/news/How animals facilitate verbal and non-verbal communicationIntroducing clients to animals when they are afraid of themThe importance of skilled therapy when using animalsLink to her research article: http://ot4lyfe.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/llamaOT.pdfHow she got interested in using llamas in therapyUsing llama hair for craftsHow she structures her sessionsOther considerations for using animals in therapyThe interconnectedness of all animalsWebsite: http://www.ctcroanoke.org/Email: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/CTCMonasArk/
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Ever incorporated llamas into your occupational therapy sessions before? Our guest today, Mona Sams, OTR/L, has llamas, as well as a host of other animals that she incorporates into her OT practice. In the interview, Mona shares how she first got interested integrating animals in her OT sessions and why llamas are so effective in therapy. She highlights how she not only has her clients work with the llamas directing them through obstacle courses, but that she also has them do crafts with their hair fibers, thus addressing so many different skills across the board. Be prepared, Mona recounts a few stories about her clients and animals that are sure to melt your heart.
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