<p>Starting out in pediatrics can feel overwhelming and it’s easy to fall into some common traps. In this episode, we’re sharing the top 5 mistakes new pediatric therapists make (yes, we made them too!) and how to avoid burnout while still giving your clients the best support possible.</p><p>We cover: </p><ul><li><p>Why staying on top of continuing education is essential</p></li><li><p>The danger of passive treatment sessions</p></li><li><p>How to involve families for better carryover</p></li><li><p>Why a bottom-up approach matters in pediatrics</p></li><li><p>The importance of setting boundaries and self-care</p></li></ul><p>Thanks for listening 🩷 If you’re a new grad or new to pediatrics, let us know which tip resonated most with you!</p><p><strong>LINKS</strong></p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/pages/holiday-sale" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Harkla Holiday Sale!</a></p><p>https://harkla.co/pages/holiday-sale</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram ⁠</a></p><p>https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/ </p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Harkla Website ⁠</a></p><p>https://harkla.co/ </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Harkla YouTube⁠</a></p><p>​​https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Harkla Instagram⁠</a></p><p>https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/ </p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/collections/courses" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Harkla Digital Courses⁠</a></p><p>https://harkla.co/collections/courses </p>

All Things Sensory by Harkla

Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC & Jessica Hill, COTA/L

#389 - Top 5 Mistakes New Pediatric Therapists Make and How to Avoid Them!

DEC 3, 202521 MIN
All Things Sensory by Harkla

#389 - Top 5 Mistakes New Pediatric Therapists Make and How to Avoid Them!

DEC 3, 202521 MIN

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<p>Starting out in pediatrics can feel overwhelming and it’s easy to fall into some common traps. In this episode, we’re sharing the top 5 mistakes new pediatric therapists make (yes, we made them too!) and how to avoid burnout while still giving your clients the best support possible.</p><p>We cover: </p><ul><li><p>Why staying on top of continuing education is essential</p></li><li><p>The danger of passive treatment sessions</p></li><li><p>How to involve families for better carryover</p></li><li><p>Why a bottom-up approach matters in pediatrics</p></li><li><p>The importance of setting boundaries and self-care</p></li></ul><p>Thanks for listening 🩷 If you’re a new grad or new to pediatrics, let us know which tip resonated most with you!</p><p><strong>LINKS</strong></p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/pages/holiday-sale" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Harkla Holiday Sale!</a></p><p>https://harkla.co/pages/holiday-sale</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram ⁠</a></p><p>https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/ </p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Harkla Website ⁠</a></p><p>https://harkla.co/ </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Harkla YouTube⁠</a></p><p>​​https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Harkla Instagram⁠</a></p><p>https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/ </p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/collections/courses" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Harkla Digital Courses⁠</a></p><p>https://harkla.co/collections/courses </p>