Keeping Up with the Occupations

This Dear Abby-style episode will help you learn about occupational balance and how to feel more occupationally balanced in your day.

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to provide OT to clients in other countries?  Listen in to learn how and to hear from people who have provided OT in Ecuador and the Bahamas.

Are you an OTP or a soon-to-be OTP looking to remain occupation focused while working in group homes?  Listen in for some tips!

This educational episode reviews the different settings occupational therapists work in.  You will hear from students who experienced fieldwork in these settings; they will talk about what occupation-based interventions they used and which were their favorites. 

Tune in to hear about a college student’s experience of attending college while living with a physical disability.  He will discuss supports and barriers which emphasize the importance of university supports….like maybe an OT on staff!!

What is adaptive equipment, and how do occupational therapists use it? Learn about our perspective on commonly used adaptive equipment, what they do, and how OT’s can use their unique knowledge & skills to recommend items that help individuals engage in meaningful activities in their daily lives.

Listen in as OT students interview non-OTs to see how much they know about OT and OT terms. Do we (OTs) speak the same ‘language’ as our clients and other non-OTs? Do other people understand the words we use?  Listen to find out!    

Listen in as OT students ask other students on campus about their knowledge of OT.  The results are surprising! 

Does the profession of OT have a role in sexuality?  Is sexuality in the OT Practice Framework?  Listen to learn more about OT's role within this sensitive topic. 

Listen in as OT students discuss Universal Design (UD) and how the lack of UD on college campuses could be considered occupational disruption.  Note: There is a difference between Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Universal Design. 

What do ethics, mechanical lifts, and occupational engagement have in common?  Listen in as OT students discuss the link between these 3 topics. 

Learn about the link between occupational deprivation and mental health.  Does OT have a role?  

Learn about Childhood ACEs and how a high ACE score could affect future health and wellness.  Students also share what OT's role is within the ACEs realm to improve access to occupation and a good quality of life. 

This episode discusses the issues of occupational injustice surrounding the topic of homelessness.  Students interviewed a previously homeless individual and share their findings and recommendations with the audience. 

Listen in to a fun game show themed episode about how OTs can keep occupation at the center of practice, no matter what setting you are working in.  

Learn about the Ban the Box campaign and the occupational injustices previously incarcerated individuals face upon reintegration into society. 

Join OT students as they interview a survivor of domestic violence and discuss what OT's role could be in helping this population overcome occupational injustices.  This episode does contain sensitive information regarding domestic violence; please consider the topic before listening. 

What issues are plaguing our youth?  And how can Occupational Therapy make a difference? 

What impact does incarceration have on occupational participation?  What can OT do to help? 

How does homelessness affect occupational participation?  How can OT help?

With telehealth on the rise, how can OTs stay occupationally focused during sessions?  We have the answers!

How can OTs help keep children and adults occupationally active during pandemic restrictions?  Listen for some fun suggestions! 

Age and disability affect how we express sexuality but we continue to be sexual beings.  What does OT have to do with sexuality and intimacy?  Listen to find out! 

How does immigration and refugeeism affect occupational participation?  And what can OTs do about it?  Listen to find out!

What does an OT do in the US Army?  What does it really take to be an Army OT?  This educational episode will explain all!