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Enhancing Practitioner Skills Through Cultural Ecosystem Services

Enhancing Practitioner Skills Through Cultural Ecosystem Services

Introduction

In the realm of speech-language pathology, particularly when providing online therapy services to schools, understanding the cultural ecosystem services (CES) can significantly enhance the effectiveness of interventions. The research article "A Protocol for Eliciting Nonmaterial Values Through a Cultural Ecosystem Services Frame" provides valuable insights into integrating nonmaterial values into decision-making processes. This blog explores how practitioners can leverage these findings to improve their skills and outcomes for children.

The Importance of Cultural Ecosystem Services

Cultural ecosystem services encompass the nonmaterial benefits that individuals derive from ecosystems, such as spiritual enrichment, cognitive development, reflection, and aesthetic experiences. These values are often challenging to articulate but are crucial for comprehensive environmental management and decision-making.

Key Findings from the Research

The research conducted in Hawaii and British Columbia piloted an interview protocol designed to enhance understanding of CES. The study revealed several key insights:

Implications for Practitioners

For practitioners in speech-language pathology, integrating these findings can enhance therapy outcomes by considering the broader cultural and environmental contexts of children. Here are some practical steps:

Encouraging Further Research

While the study provides a robust framework for understanding CES, further research is encouraged to explore the integration of these values in various therapeutic contexts. Practitioners are urged to collaborate with researchers to refine and adapt the protocol for specific populations and settings.

Conclusion

By embracing the insights from the CES framework, practitioners can make data-driven decisions that consider the holistic well-being of children. This approach not only improves therapy outcomes but also fosters a deeper connection between children and their environments.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: A protocol for eliciting nonmaterial values through a cultural ecosystem services frame.


Citation: Gould, R. K., Klain, S. C., Ardoin, N. M., Satterfield, T., Woodside, U., Hannahs, N., Daily, G. C., & Chan, K. M. (2015). A protocol for eliciting nonmaterial values through a cultural ecosystem services frame. Conservation Biology, 29(2), 575-586. https://doi.org/10.1111/cobi.12407
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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