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Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Kathleen Lockyer: The Science of Nature Connection

May 25, 2021

Kathleen Lockyer, an occupational therapist focused on childhood development, joins the conversation to explore the profound effects of connecting with nature. She discusses how modern lifestyles can lead to sensory loss, particularly impacting those with ADHD. The power of outdoor environments is highlighted as a tool for reducing anxiety and improving focus. Lockyer shares practical steps for parents to foster their children's relationship with nature while addressing safety concerns, emphasizing that engaging with the outdoors is essential for emotional and cognitive growth.

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Quick takeaways

Nature connection plays a vital role in managing ADHD symptoms by reducing anxiety and improving emotional regulation.

Occupational therapy can integrate nature as a therapeutic tool to enhance sensory processing and promote emotional well-being.

Children today face diminished sensory awareness due to increased screen time, making nature exposure crucial for healthy development.

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The Importance of Nature Connection for ADHD

The episode emphasizes the significance of nature connection in managing ADHD symptoms. It outlines how natural environments can help reduce anxiety and depression, creating a more conducive space for emotional regulation. Engaging with nature allows individuals, especially children, to reconnect with their innate sensory skills, enhancing their ability to focus and concentrate. By interacting meaningfully with their surroundings, individuals can transform perceived challenges into gifts, fostering positive personal growth.

Intro

5min

The Impact of Occupational Therapy and Nature

8min

Nature's Role in Sensory Processing and ADHD

27min

Nurturing Connections: Nature and Childhood Development

17min

Embracing Nature Connection for Children's Growth

3min

Exploring Nature Connection Resources and Updates

2min

Personalized Support and Sensory Engagement Resources

2min

Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support Podcast – Kathleen Lockyer: The Science of Nature Connection. This podcast is an audio companion to the book “The Drummer and the Great Mountain – A Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD / ADHD.”

In this episode, we’re joined by occupational therapist Kathleen Lockyer. Kathleen has spent her career studying the effects of nature connection on childhood development. We will be discussing the science of nature connection and how modern humans are literally “losing our senses.” What is nature connection? What power does it have to reduce ADHD symptoms? And, how can it reconnect our nervous system to what it was really built for?

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