Using occupational therapy to help others flourish!
September 11, 2001 is a date where just about everyone can clearly provide where they were when everything changed. At the time, I was in NYC. It was a clear, beautiful morning as I made my way to work taking the NYC subway. When working with my second client of the day, a colleague shared …
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides Publisher: Celadon Books; First Edition (February 5, 2019) This. Book. Michaelides tells the story of Alicia and her stay in a mental facility due to becoming mute following an incident between Alicia and her husband Gabriel. Alicia’s story unfolds with the assistance of Theo, a psychotherapist working at the facility …
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Hello September?! How?! I think at this point, most college students are back in school and parents are getting ready to work with the new school plan of their child or children. The resiliency of everyone during this time is so inspiring. This is a busy time of the year for occupational therapy, committees, education, …
Dear (Insert your name here), Congratulations! You have been accepted into the Occupational Therapy Program. You did it! Your hard work paid off and you got into an OT/OTA Program! Now what? The nice thing about occupational therapy is that you are entering a profession. This is not just a job, this is your future, …
The nice thing about occupational therapy practitioners is the versatility of our profession. Occupational therapy practitioners work in mental health facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, schools, and hand centers. The list can really go on if you include non-traditional sites such as community centers, transitional housing, or group homes. The list grows even longer if you …
What is the impact of screen time on children's fine motor and visual perceptual skills? This research study compares the visual perceptual and fine motor skills between children that use electronic tablets and those that do not use tablets. The results are interesting, pointing to areas for further exploration by occupational therapy students and intervention …
Does anyone else feel like this week was a blur? Everyday felt the same and today doesn’t even feel like a Friday! The news this week was low key as well, which I will take. These past few months have been a whirlwind and I am sure the next few weeks will require some adjustments …
The Body keeps the score by Bessel van der Kolk, MD Publisher: Penguin Books; (September 8, 2015) With the focus on trauma-informed care, becoming aware of the impact of trauma on the healing process is a key clinical skill for occupational therapy practice. The body keeps the score presents trauma and the healing process in a …
Article: Predicting Student Success on the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy® Examination Authors: Amy L. Kurowski-Burt, SueAnn Woods, Shay M. Daily, Christa L. Lilly, Brian Scaife, Diana Davis Research Design: Causal-comparative research Objective: Determine the likelihood of passing the NBCOT® Exam based on characteristics of academic and professional behaviors of student cohorts. Participants: …
We are slowly getting to a new normal…It is not perfect, and the pace is glacial. But we are getting there, for now. School is a couple of weeks away. Some states have started school and working to determine what is safest for teachers, students, and staff, in real time. While other schools are in …
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