Pediatric Occupational Therapy - Using Yoga as a Fun and Effective Treatment Modality
Pediatric Occupational Therapy - Using Yoga as a Fun and Effective Treatment Modality
This course includes
The instructors
Overview
Join us for an insightful on-demand course with Ruth Goldeen, OTR/L, M.Ed., PYT, designed for pediatric occupational therapists and those interested in learning more about the breadth of the OT role!
In this course, Ruth will introduce how yoga can be used in pediatric therapy. She will discuss how incorporating yoga into pediatric therapy can enhance therapy outcomes while engaging young clients in a fun and dynamic way.
What You’ll Learn
- Fundamentals of Yoga for Pediatrics: Discover the principles of yoga and how they align with pediatric therapy goals.
- Therapeutic Benefits: Explore how yoga can support motor development, sensory processing, and emotional regulation in children.
- Practical Techniques: Learn practical yoga techniques and exercises tailored to pediatric therapy settings, including modifications and adaptations for different needs and abilities.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for pediatric occupational therapists, therapy practitioners, and anyone interested in expanding their therapeutic toolkit with creative and effective methods. This course is also for physiotherapists, chiropractors, and other rehabilitation therapists who are curious to better understand the role of occupational therapists!
Why Attend
Enhancing your practice with yoga can not only diversify your therapeutic approaches but also make sessions more engaging and beneficial for your young clients. Join us to expand your knowledge, enhance your skills, and bring a fresh perspective to your pediatric occupational therapy practice.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enrich your therapeutic approach and make a positive impact on the children you work with!
The instructors
OTR/L, M.Ed., PYT
Ruth Goldeen, OTR/L, M.Ed., PYT, has been an out-patient pediatric occupational therapist at UVA (University of Virginia), for 36 years. She studied OT at University of Pennsylvania, and completed a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (with a Special Needs emphasis) at UVA. Other trainings includes Yoga Teacher training, certification in Medical Therapeutic Yoga, and a variety of specialty trainings in OT and Children’s Yoga. She has taught Children’s Yoga to children with and without special needs for 20+ years. Ruth has created a YouTube series (kidsyogabyruth) of three 15 minute Yoga vignettes for Children with (or without) Autism – which has been translated into Vietnamese, Spanish and Chinese.
Ruth loves sharing the fun and creativity of yoga with children-and will share some of the many ways to use yoga when working towards OT goals!
Material included in this course
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Pediatric Occupational Therapy - Using Yoga as a Fun and Effective Treatment Modality
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Welcome!
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Downloadable slides
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Can OT Goals Be Addressed?
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Physical Benefits
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Self-Regulation Benefits
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Breathing Exercises for Children
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Collaboration with Parents
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Games! Remember that Play is a Child's Work
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Case Study
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Feedback
Is a certificate of completion included with this course?
Once you have completed the course, a certificate of completion (including learning hours and course information) will be generated. You can download this certificate at any time. To learn more about course certificates on Embodia please visit this guide.
How can I get this course for free?
This course is free for Embodia Members. You can learn more about the membership options available by visiting the Embodia membership pricing page.