We help parents with neurodiverse families create strategies to help themselves and their children.
We provide Animal Assisted and Equine Assisted Programs for anyone wanting to include animals into their therapy practice.
Welcome to our effective learning opportunities for parents and professionals which integrate the experiences of 3 decades of health and education provision.
I also have lived experience of neurodiversity and disability in the family. My knowledge as an OT working with families brings a high level of expertise to suit your needs and personal
learning style.
I have bottled my wisdom into a potent suite of programs to help with your growth, whether you are setting family goals or developing professionally, including animals, farm work or meditation into practice.
Love the life you have, live the life you love.
PARENT PROGRAMS
FOR:
Parents, Carers, Grandparents
WE CAN HELP:
Develop Strategies That Work
Reduce Feelings of Overwhelm
Manage Anxiety
Improve Family Transitions
Increase School Attendance
Create a Peaceful Home Environment
Support You & Your Child
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
FOR:
Occupational Therapists, Allied Health Professionals, Teachers, Counsellors
WE OFFER:
Animal Assisted Therapy Training
Equine Assisted Therapy Training
Supervision
Group Sessions
CLINICAL SUPERVISION & MENTORING
FOR:
Therapy Practices, Animal Assisted Services, OT's, Counsellors
WE CAN HELP WITH:
Personalised, One on One Support
Face to face or online
Incorporating Meditation into Practice
Mentoring
Equip Therapists with Skills & Goal Setting
Barefoot Therapists is Sarah's 'bricks and mortar' clinic in Rosebud, Vic. Barefoot Therapists Child & Family employs 18 skilled OT's, speech pathologists and other professionals providing 'best practice' support for children, teenagers and their families. Supported by an admin team of 5, Sarah has built a highly regarded team culture, and their services and programs are well respected.
Gadara Farm is a boutique farm offering bespoke horticulture and animal assisted opportunities. It's the perfect setting for AAT and EAT, with its horses, donkeys, rabbits, guinea pigs, goats, pigs and chickens, and a focus on permaculture and ethical farming.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yay, the answer is most likely YES!
The NDIA recognises the importance of training and has a specific line item in their price guide called Carer/Parent Training. This bills towards your Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living (therapy) budget.
However, parent training DOES NOT need to be mentioned in the plan for you to use this service. It's your choice if you choose to access our help.
The NDIA refers to 3 criteria;
Is it reasonable and necessary? We offer a mental health improvement program for parents supporting their neurodiverse children, the NDIA deems this reasonable and necessary.
Is it good value for money? You get access to one on one courses with Sarah Munn, hundreds of hours of short and longer courses and blogs - so yes, great value for money.
Does it work towards a participant's goals? Absolutely. We work towards creating a therapeutic environment in the home, managing emotional regulation, helping you help your child, encouraging positive behaviour and improving your and your child's mental health. If you have something similar on your plan you are OK.
We equip parents with the knowledge and tools to help their children help themselves, as well coping strategies for themselves.
Don't worry - we have a wide range of courses to suit everyone's time, funds and availability. Our courses range from short, 1 hour courses to 8 week courses which require 10 minutes a day, to complete face to face courses with Sarah Munn. There is also a wealth of information in our blogs and other resources.
Animal Assisted Training is for Allied Health Therapists, Psychologists, Teachers/Educators, MH Nurses, AHA's and Counsellors who are qualified and AHPRA registered or returning to practice with strong animal training and care skills, and anyone with a goal to include animal into their clinical practice. It may also suit support workers and Therapy Assistants.
We will help you get set up and ready to go.
Aligning with Animal Therapies Ltd's competencies our Level 1 covers competencies, animal welfare, insurance, registration and goal setting. This will give you a great understanding of AAT/EAT services and including animals in your sessions.
We will assist you in what to call yourself (in accordance with qualifications) and how to promote your programs.
SMTT offers group supervision and individual sessions which are 6 or 10 sessions of coaching, mentoring and clinical supervision. These are usually online but can be face to face in Boneo. We are also developing short online courses on topics for your ongoing PD.
I'm a Health Professional wanting to add Animal Assisted Treatment to my practice, will I be qualified?
There is not formal accreditation process for AAT in Australia. The courses that are accredited are often accredited by the course organisers. Our course is accepted by Animal Assisted Therapies and insurers as meeting the national recommendations.
New guidelines are coming out soon which guide therapists and educators to standards of education required which we meet.
What can I call myself in the Animal Assisted Therapy space?
There are guidelines about whether you can call yourself animal assisted therapy, animal assisted education/learning and animal assisted support or therapeutic programs. Animal Therapies Ltd, leaders int his field, recommend people who are not registered therapists are not encouraged to call themselves therapists. You could, however, provide therapeutic programs.
In our programs we work out what you should call yourself and how to promote your programs in the sector.
I'm a business owner I feel overwhelmed and stressed with everything I have on my plate. Can you help?
Yes we can. We can help you establish boundaries, deal with anxieties in business and limiting beliefs. You too can create a better work life balance, understand your strenghts and weaknesses and know which tasks you can delegate effectively giving you back time, and how to prioritise reflection and self care in order to function in both your personal and business environment.
We offer a Business Coaching Workshop as well as Individual Business Coaching.
Do you do public speaking Sarah?
Sure do! Sarah is one of life's story tellers, an inspiring, captive speaker with a depth of knowledge.
Her audiences are Professionals (animal husbandry, AAT, EAT, OT's), Parents (creating a peaceful home environment, neurodiverse households, navigating stigma, school issues) and Businesses (neurodiversity at work, the importance of self-care, creating inclusive environments).
Email enquiries@sarahmunn.com.au for availability.
Acknowledgement to Country
We Respect and Acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to the land, sea and community, and recognise the land on which we work is home to the Bunurong / Boon Wurrung members of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present & future.
We meet the required standards for Insurance and Education.
Farm:
Gadara Farm
470 Boneo Road
Boneo, Vic 3939
farmers@gadarafarm.com.au
Clinic:
Barefoot Therapists
1/16 Henry Wilson Drive
Rosebud Vic 3939
(03) 5981 1120
admin@barefoottherapists.com.au
Sarah Munn Therapy Teachings
ABN 62307340650
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