Do you feel moral fatigue?
Occupational Therapists are leaving the profession because
Our work has become reductionist
The environments we practice in are disconnected from how humans actually achieve health
The pressure to produce outcomes is outpacing the conditions required to create them
And somewhere along the way, the profession became root-bound — restricted from providing the meaningful and connective experience that makes us so valuable.
Which creates moral fatigue—the experience of knowing what matters, and not being able to practice in a way that reflects it.
The Immersion Weekend Helps You Course Correct
Foundations of NatureLed™ is an experiential, occupation-centered professional development course designed to restore the conditions that support
- Regulation
- Attention
- Engagement
- Meaningful participation
During the weekend…
You won't be sitting to a boring lecture for 12 hours! Instead you will be guided through direct, structured engagement with the natural environment outside your door—using a series of repeatable practices that restore sensory-motor connection and reorganize how you experience attention, behavior, and participation.
You will move between:
- Sensory-motor engagement
- Guided ecological observation
- Real-time reflection
- Clinical translation
The weekend structure supports embodied learning and real-world application, consistent with occupation-centered professional development standards!
Are You Ready
For a changing future?
NatureLed™ Future Proofs Your Practice.
Waiting for you inside
Self Paced Training Videos
Each module has several content videos that are 5-15 minutes long, designed for busy parents.
Fully Customizable Templates
Seasonal templates to keep you on track. Printable worksheets to practice what you learn, and journal prompts to reflect on how you and your child are growing.
Live open office hours and weekly chat.
Live open office hours and weekly chat.
Group office hours are your opportunity to connect with other parents and ask specific content related questions. Use the course chat to ask questions and receive answers.
Coming Soon- NatureLed Parent School!
Critically Important Information and Topics Inside The Course:
Are you looking for more 1:1 support that is specific for your child?
Schedule a consultation and breathe easier knowing you have a guide who is not only heart centered but science backed and has been a licensed medical professional for almost 3 decades.
You could do it alone. But raising kids isn't supposed to be a solo experience. Get the support you need today.
Are you someone who prefers to learn on your own with a good book or parent journal?
Get one of Kathleen's books or workbooks to help guide your learning journey.
Resources developed over 30 years of practice and research.
Being part of a group with other parents to connect with can make the journey better.
Join a course and connect with other parents.
Kids don't wait for parents to figure things out. They keep growing. You should too!
Liam's Story
When 7-year-old Liam struggled with sensory processing challenges and anxiety, his parents felt overwhelmed by the lack of cohesive solutions.
After enrolling in a program rooted in Kathleen Lockyer’s NatureLed™ Approach, they gained practical tools and strategies to support Liam’s unique needs.
Using behavior-tracking templates, they identified patterns in his sensory regulation and tailored their approach.
By incorporating connective language to foster emotional understanding and playful activities that engaged Liam’s vestibular system, like balancing games and obstacle courses, his family saw remarkable changes.
Within weeks, Liam was calmer, more focused, and eager to explore sensory treasure hunts and visual seek-and-find games outdoors.
The NatureLed™ Approach empowered his parents with actionable insights and tools, creating a framework that supported Liam’s development and strengthened their family bond.
Today, Liam is thriving, and his parents feel confident and equipped to guide him toward continued growth.
You can heal and raise a phenomenal child.
Kathleen offers parent mentoring
via Video, phone, and in person.
Find ease and grace in your parenting life.
Have Kathleen come to your home for a 3-4 day immersive session to get insights into your child's behavior, recalibrate your family's habits, and build new skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How are you qualified to teach this course or support my family?
Q: What ages is this program good for?
Q: How much access do I get to you in the online parent school?
Q: How long do I have access to the course materials?
Q: Do I have to sign in at the same time every week to get the course materials?
Q: What if I can’t make the open office hours?
Q: What if I don’t like the course? Can I get a refund?
Q: How much time does it take?
Q: What if my child is Neurodivergent?
I’m Kathleen Lockyer
OT/L, LMHP, Seasoned Occupational Therapist and Creator of the NatureLed Approach
When I became a mother 27 years ago, I stepped away from the familiar, from the safety of a typical path, and embarked on a journey to redefine what it means to grow, heal, and raise wonderful humans.
The Nature-Led Approach isn’t just a method; it’s a movement.
It’s not solely for children who struggle within traditional bounds but for every child, and frankly, every adult, who believes in the transformative power of nature, connection, and a holistic approach to well-being.
It's about harnessing nature's timeless wisdom to foster environments where every unique and special individual can flourish.
So, if you’re yearning for a fresh perspective, if you believe in the potential within every child, or if you’re simply curious about how nature can be the most powerful co-parent, then you’re in the right place.
Together, we've got this!
