Using occupational therapy to help others flourish!
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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For the month of August, I went away for a week and somehow that changed the whole trajectory of what I read for the month! While being on vacation, I decided on quick reads rather than more intense books. For books that impacted my occupational therapy practice, I focused on a favorite author of mine, …
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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.
Reading as an Occupation: 2021 Summer Healthcare Professionals Reading List. Recommendations for Healthcare professionals practice, self-improvement, and occupational balance.
For occupational therapy practice, great reads to inform neurological practice. For occupational balance, a mystery with an interesting plot.
I definitely have a FOMO when it comes to reading. After I finish a month of reading some captivating books, I think to myself, am I missing any other books that would leave me speechless?! I should start a support group. The month of May had solid reads that taught me how to deal with …
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Interesting month of reading indeed! My focus for 2021 with reading was to have no hard and fast rules. I just wanted to enjoy reading and learning through books. I have been successful with achieving that goal! With books that can improve occupational therapy practice, I have a clear vision of the skills that I …
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Early this year, I really felt that I had lost my reading mojo. For the first couple of months of 2021, I leaned into comfort reading and while my reads were lovely, they were really not very OT related. I am slowly getting back into reading a variety of genres, with some books touching on …
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The Meal Deal: Blaze your Own Trail to a Healthier Eating Lifestyle by Lisa Kiersky Schreiber (*) With so many different food programs available today, determining the best way to follow a specific food program can be difficult. I have seen many people unsuccessfully try Whole 30, Atkins, low-carb, no-carb, vegan, vegetarian….the list is extensive. …
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Honestly, January was a less than stellar month for me in terms of variety of books read. I usually read a wide range of books each month. I try to finish a mix of genres, with some related to occupational therapy and others in the leisure reading category. However, this January, my work schedule was …
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