Hello Reader!
Are you ready to kick off July? I hope you're doing well and ready for another dose of insight. Today, I’ll share some highlights from my recent podcast appearance, a heartfelt conversation with Lance on the Lance E. Lee Podcast in Tokyo.
You can watch or listen to the highlights below (2mins) and read the full blog post here.
Click here for the full podcast!
I am excited to share this milestone with you, especially as I prepare for some more adventures over the next few days—rest assured, the Koi Wellness newsletter will continue to reach you without interruption.
Finding My Path: From Uncertainty to Passion
Before I found my calling as an OT, I was uncertain about my career path. I hopped around from one idea to another, following what seemed logical rather than what truly resonated with me. School was just something I did, not something I felt deeply invested in. After discovering occupational therapy, everything changed. I found myself tapping into a wellspring of internal motivation, I was driven by a genuine passion for helping others.
A child should have intrinsic motivation to do anything. I believe it’s the responsibility of the adult to meet the child where they are at, and not have the child meet the high expectations of the adult. There is a better way to tap into a child’s internal motivation, and it involves getting curious and digging deeper. I explored this epiphany more in-depth in the podcast, highlighting how understanding what I wanted to achieve made my own journey both clear and rewarding.
A Moment of Reflection: Tanabata & Learning with Aya!
Tanabata, the Star Festival in Japan, celebrated on July 7th, is a time for reflection and planning. I've always enjoyed celebrating Tanabata because it always gave me the opportunity to reflect on the year thus far, celebrate my accomplishments and wins as well as reflect on my losses or things that didn't go as planned.
This beautiful festival involves writing wishes on pieces of paper and hanging them on bamboo trees, hoping they come true. Harnessing this moment of reflection allows for space to then create another action plan to carry us through the rest of the year. I hope this inspires you to celebrate a version of Tanabata that makes sense for you and your family!
Looking ahead, I am thrilled to announce that I will be teaching two courses in Japanese this September and October. These courses are designed to deepen your understanding of DIR and promote functional emotional developmental capacities in children. If you are interested, I invite you to join me and further empower your practice and approach. The courses will be an Introduction to DIR and Promoting Basic Functional Emotional Developmental Capacities.
Would you like to learn more? Hit reply for the early details!
Conclusion: The Podcast
It was an honor being featured on the Lance E. Lee Podcast. I encourage you to listen to this episode to gain a deeper understanding of my philosophy and the passion that drives my work. Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey!
Watch the full podcast here!
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Warmly,
Aya Porté
Occupational Therapist & Founder, Koi Wellness
