Using occupational therapy to help others flourish!
Have you ever dreaded completing a task only to later realize that you had done it and your life just got a whole lot easier? Imagine learning that you need a document for work or school and being instantly frustrated that you will not find what is needed or have the time to search the …
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OT Views of Spirituality With the positive impact of spirituality on client outcomes, and the term comprehensively defined in the OTPF-4, it stands to reason that occupational therapy practitioners have a clear understanding of how to use spirituality in their practice. Additionally, we also understand how to determine the spiritual needs of our clients. However, …
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The only constant in life is change. One area that I, and many people from what I have observed, struggle dealing with is change. Successfully adjusting to change begins with having an open mind and being objective. Sounds easy enough, but how exactly can we deal with upheaval in our life, difference of opinions, or …
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Tips to weather whatever changes occur in the occupational therapy profession.
For some reason, it seems that everyone is ready for fall! Talk of PSL, colored leaves, and sweater weather are at the center of many of my conversations, which I do not mind at all! Fall is also a time to return to school for students of all ages, including occupational therapy students. While it …
Over the years, I have become more mindful with many, if not all, aspects of my life and career. Today, I took stock of the many projects I have lined up for the upcoming months and I made a plan. Writing things down helps me stay focused. So, I wrote down all the things! The …
A collection of books that can positively impact the understanding of autistic individuals, learning, and the sensory needs of our clients. Self-care books that can change your world view to live your best life.
Occupational Therapy in the news, Occupational Therapy research, and more!
Summer 2021 Reading List: Occupational Therapy Journal Articles Edition. All articles are open access! Stay up-to date on the latest evidence in occupational therapy!
What will be your impact on the occupational therapy profession? There are three main areas on which we can focus: clinical skills, research, and advocacy. To be honest, my preferences are clinical skills and research. However, in writing this post for today, I had this lightbulb moment that one clinician cannot do it all! However, …
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