61: Nature-Based Therapy and Helping Kids with ADHD Build Confidence

Nature-Based Therapy, and Helping Kids with ADHD Build Confidence

This episode explores a different approach to therapy for kids and teens who may not want to sit and talk in a traditional setting. Dr. Jennifer Dilts and Dr. Nerissa Bauer talk with Laura Weaver, a licensed mental health therapist, about nature-based therapy, mindfulness, and her BRAVE framework for helping clients build self-understanding and resilience. Laura brings years of experience across schools, community mental health, nonprofits, and private practice, and she shares practical ways to support people with ADHD, anxiety, and life transitions. The conversation centers on what helps clients feel safer, more regulated, and more willing to engage.

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• Connect with our guest, Laura Weaver: https://sierracounseling.us/ 
• Resources to Learn More!
  • AAP policy statement on the crucial role of recess released 5/11/26: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/doi/10.1542/peds.2026-077025/207527/The-Crucial-Role-of-Recess-in-School-Policy?autologincheck=redirected 
  • HealthyChildren.org article: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/school/Pages/why-school-recess-matters-for-kids-of-all-ages-AAP-policy-explained.aspx 
  • Kristen Neff: https://self-compassion.org/ 
  • Insight Timer app: https://insighttimer.com/