A Therapist and A Theologian

Co-Regulation with Monkey Poop and Mirror Neurons

In this podcast, Jamie and Marti discuss how people and farm animals will interact with one another in a social and emotional manner.  

What is Trauma Tips?- Episode 1 of the Trauma Tips Series

In this short, four minute video, Marti Smith, OTR/L explains why she created the Trauma Tips series based on her own life experiences.  Her goal is to bring hope, compassion, and healing to families who struggle with sensory processing and trauma related difficulties.  

Sleep - Episode 3 of the Trauma Tips Series

In episode Three of the Trauma Tips Series, Marti Smith, OTR/L discusses some tips to help children get more sleep.  

Nutrition - Episode 2 of the Trauma Tips Series

This Video is part of Mart's Trauma Tips Series where she gives tips for the questions she is asked most often.  In this video, Marti Smith, OTR/L discusses how important food is socially and gives simple suggestions of ways to help children increase their nutritional intake.  

Bunnies and Blood Pressure

Jamie and Marti share the exciting preliminary findings of what happens to people's blood pressure when they hold a rabbit.

Animals and connection

Reconnecting through farming principles for stronger communities, mental health, and physical well-being. 

The Traumatic Birth of the Therapist and the Theologian

A light hearted re-telling of how Marti and Jamie became better friends and stumbled into founding a non-profit.  The Origins of the Simple Sparrow farm therapy collaboration.