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Takeaways: Power of social media Influence of movement on all the body systems Why we need to fall Movement during the pandemic Mentioned Resources:  #ABCsofOT @shannenmarie_ot 30 Day Movement Challenge @ot.4.lyfe Join in the Discussion:  Answer the Question of the Month Chime in your thoughts on the episode Catch the full episode: https://ot4lyfe.com/71

Kim and Sarah discuss:   Influence of movement across the lifespan Effects of movement disruptions Overview of vestibular system Development of the nervous system Why crawling is so important Making it fun is all that matters Focusing on the underlying reflexes to address higher level skills The under appreciated system Identifying the issue and then taking a step back Importance of movement for g...

Takeaways: Fundamentals transcend practice areas Assumptions can be bad for practice Going beyond occupation Mentioned Resources:  Dr. Rebecca Twinley- The Dark Side of Occupation Occupied Podcast episode IGTV with Kwaku Join in the Discussion:  Answer the Question of the Month Chime in your thoughts on the episode Catch the full episode:  https://ot4lyfe.com/69

Kwaku and Sarah discuss:   Normalization of violence Assumptions of people in prison Historical views on wrong doing and punishment Working with young offenders (18-21 years old) Reflections on how they got there and where they can go in the future  Influence of occupations both positive and negative Social context of occupations The opportunity of choice Impact on environment for people in prison...

Question of the Month- What are your favorite occupational therapy resources? Shannen Marie OT: AOTA Tip Sheets , LSVT Global , Seniors Flourish Learning Lab , OT Goal Writing Guide My Bui: Understood.org Miranda Rennie: Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center Danielle Delorenzo: Tools To Grow , Go Noodle , Fun and Function , Lakeshore , Jacks Toy Store , Kissui , Kith , Bal-A-Vis-X , School Ba...

Takeaways: The rheumatoid arthritis journey Implications of RA symptoms on all areas of life Thinking outside the box Catch the full episode: https://ot4lyfe.com/66   Join in on the discussion

Cheryl and Sarah discuss:  Cheryl’s journey with rheumatoid arthritis Anxiety and mental health considerations Gaslighting in the medical world The average diagnosis length for autoimmune diseases Validation and empowerment Definition of arthritis Most common symptoms Arthritis and IADLs Arthritis as a secondary diagnosis “Health enables function” Financial implications of the diagnosis Why OT is...

Sarah discusses: Current dementia statistics according to the World Health Organization as of 2019 Why this episode was a tough one for her What she learned about working in dementia care Brock’s episode with Teaming with Dementia with Brooke George Finding your passion within the field of occupational therapy Importance of self care Realization of compassion fatigue Catch the full episode: https:...

Sarah and Jenna discuss:  Realizing that something needed to be done in dementia care Having hope with a progressive diagnosis  Focusing on one client and one family Occupational deprivation and lack of balance Teepa Snow- Positive Approach to Care Relationship is top priority  Hand-under-hand treatment technique Partnering with our clients and their caregivers Checking emotions at the door The pr...

Sarah discusses: Importance of mentorship  Small t traumas can be just as impactful  Medical conditions, diagnoses, conditions, and injuries can be trauma “Connection before correction” Catch the full episode: https://ot4lyfe.com/62 To share your takeaways from the episode: https://ot4lyfe.com/community/

Sarah and Taelor discuss:  Her realization of trauma Denial Finding self worth  Psychological manipulation Gaslighting Definitions of trauma Big T traumas and little t traumas Correlation between low income and trauma Connection before correction Trauma sensitive strategies Personal and professional experiences of trauma Trauma Resources: OT & Childhood Trauma Cheat Sheet: https://bit.ly/ot4lyfe P...

Discussion Points The importance of community The OT Roundtable: http://www.theotroundtable.com/02/ OTRT Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LD7CcbOobw OT4 Lyfe: https://ot4lyfe.com/59/ OT 4 Lyfe: https://ot4lyfe.com/60/ OT Month features: https://ot4lyfe.com/ot-month Episodes coming this month included trauma and dementia care OT Entrepreneur Summit: https://www.otentrepreneursummit.com/ Q...

Dave and Sarah discuss:  Volunteering in Haiti WFOT Haiti: https://www.wfot.org/member-organisations/haiti-haitian-association-of-occupational-therapists Caribbean Occupational Therapy Association: http://www.caribbeanot.com/haiti.html Negativity associated with volunteering, especially abroad His personal experience with charity Empowering and educating others Student involvement in international...

Joel and Sarah discuss:  One tip for someone wanting to be better about their finances Budget is not a 4 letter word Money as a tool that is tied to your values Tracking your spending: Mint- https://www.mint.com/ Know how much money is coming in and where it is going The why behind people’s money Peace out money The big three: housing, transportation, and food Minimalism and frugality The Minimali...

Sarah discusses:  The difficulty we have describing our profession We don’t explain what it is that we do Reshaping how we talk about OT Bringin’ occupation back Stop using practice examples Rename the profession? Use occupational language #happyaprilfoolsday

Sarah discusses: The beginning of when I first started to hear about COVID-19 Stories from from friends who live in Venice Cancellation of conferences (i.e: AOTA) The moment that I realized COVID-19 was a big deal Cancellation of fieldwork, students, and volunteers Weighing the risks and the unknowns Navigating the changes with my family Disruption of our typical roles and routines Having importan...

Sarah and Mandy discuss:  Mandy's sister’s accident Her experience finding her role within her family as a sister/daughter and healthcare professional Recognizing the importance of family dynamics in the rehab journey The tension she experienced during rehab between expectations and reality Her role between the doctors, nurses, therapists, etc and her family The pivotal moment with her sister’s OT...

Connie and Sarah discuss:  Importance of collaboration between disciplines The complexity of working in feeding and swallowing Slowing down in this hyperspeed world to address therapy needs Feeding hacks for sensory kids Connie’s path into pediatrics Her advice for students The impact that graduate school had on her outlook as a clinician Students and the lack of preparedness for real world therap...

Michelle and Sarah discuss:  When did she notice that there was an issue with diversity and representation within our profession? The 3 V’s: Voice, Visability, and Validation Diversity extends beyond than just a person’s race Diversity includes ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, etc. Diversity is not just about validating the practitioner, but it also has a huge impact on our clients Ability t...

Sarah and Brock discuss:  His favorite things about OT How his podcast Occupied has impacted his own learning: http://www.brockcook.com/category/podcast/ Hero vs Anti-hero theory Importance of understanding complex theories and how they apply to understand people better Self-awareness as a therapist The great coriander debate “Pot Stir Thursday” on MH4OT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MH4OT/ How...

Sarah and Mona discuss:  How she incorporates llamas into her OT sessions What other animals she has at her practice Why llamas are effective in therapy LlamaFest: http://ctcroanoke.org/news/ How animals facilitate verbal and non-verbal communication Introducing clients to animals when they are afraid of them The importance of skilled therapy when using animals Link to her research article: http:/...

Sarah and Danielle discuss: Navigating early intervention assessment as a parent and a therapist A blessing and a curse of being an OT going through this process Roles of being a mom, an OT, getting her doctorate, and now being a therapy mom The importance of having a “village” The defining moment that made her seek out help Developmental trajectories Being the first person as an EI OT to tell par...

Mentioned episodes:  Deedee Levine - www.ot4lyfe.com/11 Devlynn Neu - www.ot4lyfe.com/35 Alexis Joelle - www.ot4lyfe.com/39 Grant Mitchell- www.ot4lyfe.com/40 Laura Park Figueroa - www.ot4lyfe.com/41 Erika Downs & Brock Cook - www.ot4lyfe.com/16 Dr. Michael Roberts - www.ot4lyfe.com/23 EJ Ipkeze - www.ot4lyfe.com/20 Jordan McCauley - www.ot4lyfe.com/47 Sarah Lyon - www.ot4lyfe.com/36 Brynne Terry...

Sarah and TJ discuss:  His interest in obstacle course racing 9/13/2003- The day of his accident What his life looked like before The extend of his injuries from the accident and then once in the hospital The perspective of going through inpatient care Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center: http://dhs.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dhs/rancho Coping with medical professionals, his family, and...

Sarah and Laura discuss:  Her favorite weekend occupation  The lack of lunch breaks as a pediatric OT My secret to hot lunches on the go: https://amzn.to/3212ums Laura’s favorite food  Our sensory quirks How she explains sensory processing to parents Facilitating parents to be validated with their feelings The importance of education for the caregivers in order to carry-over techniques at home Bri...