https://simplecast.com OT 4 Lyfe OT 4 Lyfe looks to connect and inspire occupational therapy practitioners of all kinds. Join us as we go in depth to explore the research, issues, and people that influence the lives of OT students, practitioners, and their clients. Because for us, occupational therapy is more than just a job. ot4lyfe 2018 en-us Wed, 23 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 23 Aug 2023 07:00:12 +0000 https://ot4lyfe.com OT 4 Lyfe https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/4241f753-df1a-4c34-87fb-2c72c28544db/a2d9bf6a-9df1-4879-872b-a8223c7616b9/3000x3000/ot4lyfe-podcast-logo.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://ot4lyfe.com episodic OT 4 Lyfe looks to connect and inspire occupational therapy practitioners of all kinds. Join us as we go in depth to explore the research, issues, and people that influence the lives of OT students, practitioners, and their clients. Because for us, occupational therapy is more than just a job. Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L no https://feeds.simplecast.com/_0GOsg22 medicine, rehab, pediatrics, early intervention, medical, healthcare providers, Occupational Therapy, OT, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Student, health care, health providers, ot 4 life, ot for life, ot4lyfe, ot 4 lyfe, ot4life, otforlife, ot for lyfe OT 4 Lyfe sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com a88fed21-bc6a-49c7-8e00-2685b45ec69b What I Would Tell My Fieldwork Student Who Just Finished Discussion Points:

  • Be you
  • Adovcate
  • Never stop learning
  • Build your community
  • Live the lyfe you want to be living

 

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  • Be you
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  • Never stop learning
  • Build your community
  • Live the lyfe you want to be living

 

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]]> What I Would Tell My Fieldwork Student Who Just Finished OT 4 Lyfe 00:27:46 Want to know what I would tell a student who has just finished fieldwork? Today I’m sharing 5 things that I would tell my fieldwork student who just finished their placement with my private practice. I only wished that I had heard this as a student or a new grad just entering the field of occupational therapy. If you’re a student, listen up. If you’re a practitioner who takes students, listen up too! Want to know what I would tell a student who has just finished fieldwork? Today I’m sharing 5 things that I would tell my fieldwork student who just finished their placement with my private practice. I only wished that I had heard this as a student or a new grad just entering the field of occupational therapy. If you’re a student, listen up. If you’re a practitioner who takes students, listen up too! fieldwork, occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapist, podcast life, otpreneur, occupational therapy practitioner, ot podcasts, occupational therapy, healthcare, certified occupational therapy assistant, ot 4 lyfe, ot practitioner, ot entrepreneur, ot student, fieldwork student, occupational therapy student, occupational therapy assistant student, ot podcast, ot podcast no full 122 fcf2970e-a0a6-4183-985a-309ed7d16017 Talking About Self-Talk Discussion Points:

  • Thousands of thoughts per day, majority tend to be negative
  • Saying becomes believing
  • My “called out” moment
  • Reframing the negative
  • Negative self talk as a student
  • Negative self talk as a practitioner
  • Implications for practitioners
  • Implications for clients and their families/ caregivers

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]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/121 Discussion Points:

  • Thousands of thoughts per day, majority tend to be negative
  • Saying becomes believing
  • My “called out” moment
  • Reframing the negative
  • Negative self talk as a student
  • Negative self talk as a practitioner
  • Implications for practitioners
  • Implications for clients and their families/ caregivers

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]]> Talking About Self-Talk OT 4 Lyfe 00:21:26 Do you engage in negative self talk? Guess what, I do and I feel like I’ve gotten pretty negative with the negative self talk. And to be honest with you I was just called out for it and I have been thinking about it ever since. And of course I’ve found lots of occupational ties and insights with all this thinking about self talk. Do you engage in negative self talk? Guess what, I do and I feel like I’ve gotten pretty negative with the negative self talk. And to be honest with you I was just called out for it and I have been thinking about it ever since. And of course I’ve found lots of occupational ties and insights with all this thinking about self talk. occupational therapy assistant, self talk, occupational therapist, podcast life, otpreneur, occupational therapy practitioner, negative self talk, ot podcasts, occupational therapy, healthcare, certified occupational therapy assistant, ot 4 lyfe, ot practitioner, ot entrepreneur, positive self talk, ot student, occupational therapy student, occupational therapy assistant student, ot podcast no full 121 3613e3a3-4c24-47b8-a28e-fa65b86455b3 Would You Change Your OT Speciality? Discussion Points:

  • Why I love working in early intervention
  • Other settings I could see myself working in 

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  • Why I love working in early intervention
  • Other settings I could see myself working in 

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]]> Would You Change Your OT Speciality? OT 4 Lyfe 00:19:09 If you had to do it all over again, what occupational therapy specialty would you choose and why? Wanna know my answer, just listen to today’s episode. If you had to do it all over again, what occupational therapy specialty would you choose and why? Wanna know my answer, just listen to today’s episode. early intervention, occupational therapy assistant, ot speciality, occupational therapist, podcast life, otpreneur, occupational therapy practitioner, ot podcasts, ot specializations, occupational therapy, healthcare, certified occupational therapy assistant, animal assisted therapy, ot 4 lyfe, ot practitioner, ot entrepreneur, hippotherapy, ot student, occupational therapy student, occupational therapy assistant student, ot podcast no full 120 1afa5863-0763-47e0-9483-683f55d098d0 Want to Be an OT Entrepreneur? Discussion Points:

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]]> Want to Be an OT Entrepreneur? OT 4 Lyfe 00:31:09 Are you an occupational therapy practitioner or student who dreams of maybe one day starting an OT business? Maybe you have a million and one ideas of what you want to do and don’t know how to narrow it down or maybe you want to start a business but don’t even know the first step in order to make that dream a reality. Today I’m sharing something super special for anyone that is considering OT entrepreneurship. Are you an occupational therapy practitioner or student who dreams of maybe one day starting an OT business? Maybe you have a million and one ideas of what you want to do and don’t know how to narrow it down or maybe you want to start a business but don’t even know the first step in order to make that dream a reality. Today I’m sharing something super special for anyone that is considering OT entrepreneurship. ot entrepreneurship, occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapist, podcast life, otpreneur, occupational therapy practitioner, ot podcasts, occupational therapy, healthcare, certified occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapy entrepreneur, ot 4 lyfe, ot practitioner, ot entrepreneur, ot student, occupational therapy entrepreneurs, occupational therapy student, occupational therapy assistant student, ot podcast no full 119 9fcc79c1-9a5a-442a-8668-9e6fd7dbb942 Mindfulness in Occupational Therapy Michelle and Sarah discuss: 

  • Michelle’s first experience with mindfulness
  • What is mindfulness? Mediation? Yoga?
  • Benefits of mindfulness
  • Negative implications or misconceptions of mindfulness
  • Mindfulness and Occupational therapy

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  • Michelle’s first experience with mindfulness
  • What is mindfulness? Mediation? Yoga?
  • Benefits of mindfulness
  • Negative implications or misconceptions of mindfulness
  • Mindfulness and Occupational therapy

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]]> Mindfulness in Occupational Therapy OT 4 Lyfe 01:12:46 Have you ever used mindfulness in your occupational therapy sessions? Today on the show Michelle Amussen joins us to dig into the wonderful practice of mindfulness and how it can be used in occupational therapy. Have you ever used mindfulness in your occupational therapy sessions? Today on the show Michelle Amussen joins us to dig into the wonderful practice of mindfulness and how it can be used in occupational therapy. occupational therapy assistant, mindfulness in occupational therapy, certified occupational therapy assistant occupational therapy, occupational therapist, yoga, meditation, ot 4 lyfe, mindfulness, ot practitioner, occupational therapy occupational therapy assistant, ot podcast no full 118 aeee23ed-ba3d-41cc-89b5-87dca39bd83a 4 Ways Podcasting Made Me a Better Practitioner Discussion Points:

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]]> 4 Ways Podcasting Made Me a Better Practitioner OT 4 Lyfe 00:21:15 Would you believe me if I said that becoming a podcaster has changed my lyfe? Spoiler alert, it has. And after some reflection I realized that being a podcaster has also made me a better OT practitioner. Now lyfe has been a little busy over at the OT 4 Lyfe HQs, so busy that I didn’t have a chance to celebrate my 4 year anniversary of the OT 4 Lyfe podcast (which don’t judge but happened back in October). So since it’s been 4 years, I figured why not share 4 ways that podcasting has made me a better OT practitioner. And head on over to ot4lyfe.com for more resources and to connect with the show. Would you believe me if I said that becoming a podcaster has changed my lyfe? Spoiler alert, it has. And after some reflection I realized that being a podcaster has also made me a better OT practitioner. Now lyfe has been a little busy over at the OT 4 Lyfe HQs, so busy that I didn’t have a chance to celebrate my 4 year anniversary of the OT 4 Lyfe podcast (which don’t judge but happened back in October). So since it’s been 4 years, I figured why not share 4 ways that podcasting has made me a better OT practitioner. And head on over to ot4lyfe.com for more resources and to connect with the show. occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapist, podcast life, occupational therapy practitioner, ot podcasts, occupational therapy, healthcare, certified occupational therapy assistant, ot 4 lyfe, ot practitioner, ot student, occupational therapy student, occupational therapy assistant student, ot podcast no full 117 09caaa91-602b-425b-8953-b843682754c7 What Death Can Teach Us About Lyfe Discussion Points:

  • His first experience with death
  • Discovering his true identity as a doctor 
  • Finding your passion 
  • Is it weird to talk about money and healthcare? 
  • Best and worst piece of advice given in regards to money
  • The biggest thing he has learned as a hospice doctor when it comes to death and money
  • Financial independence
  • Why did he decide to write a book and what impact does he hope it has

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  • His first experience with death
  • Discovering his true identity as a doctor 
  • Finding your passion 
  • Is it weird to talk about money and healthcare? 
  • Best and worst piece of advice given in regards to money
  • The biggest thing he has learned as a hospice doctor when it comes to death and money
  • Financial independence
  • Why did he decide to write a book and what impact does he hope it has

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]]> What Death Can Teach Us About Lyfe OT 4 Lyfe 00:51:28 Ever wonder what working with the dying can teach us about lyfe and money? My guest today is Jordan Grumet MD, a hospice physician who also likes to talk about money as he hosts the Earn and Invest podcast. In the episode, Jordan shares what he has learned working in hospice and how it relates to lyfe and finances. His insight into this topic is absolutely amazing and so important for occupational therapy practitioners and quite honestly all healthcare workers to hear. Ever wonder what working with the dying can teach us about lyfe and money? My guest today is Jordan Grumet MD, a hospice physician who also likes to talk about money as he hosts the Earn and Invest podcast. In the episode, Jordan shares what he has learned working in hospice and how it relates to lyfe and finances. His insight into this topic is absolutely amazing and so important for occupational therapy practitioners and quite honestly all healthcare workers to hear. occupational therapy assistant, money in healthcare, occupational therapist, podcast life, occupational therapy practitioner, ot podcasts, occupational therapy, personal finance, financial independence, hospice work, healthcare, healthcare, certified occupational therapy assistant, ot 4 lyfe, ot practitioner, ot student, occupational therapy student, occupational therapy assistant student, ot podcast no full 116 dc76e57a-235b-4d6d-b419-eef0698ba6da Attending a World Federation of Occupational Therapists Congress Olga, Emma, and Sarah discuss: 

  • A memorable moment from a past congress
  • Traveling to a congress
  • Collaborating with OT practitioners from across the globe
  • What we’ve learned from attending a WFOT congress?
  • Professional and personal impact from attending a WFOT congress 
  • Tips for making the most of the congress
  • Ways to be involved 
  • Things to consider outside of the congress

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]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/115 Olga, Emma, and Sarah discuss: 

  • A memorable moment from a past congress
  • Traveling to a congress
  • Collaborating with OT practitioners from across the globe
  • What we’ve learned from attending a WFOT congress?
  • Professional and personal impact from attending a WFOT congress 
  • Tips for making the most of the congress
  • Ways to be involved 
  • Things to consider outside of the congress

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]]> Attending a World Federation of Occupational Therapists Congress OT 4 Lyfe 01:10:52 Are you curious to know more about what it is like to attend a world federation of occupational therapists congress? In this episode I bring on two amazing guests, Dr. Emma George, a senior lecturer from the University of Adelaide in Australia and Olga Asrun Stefánsdóttir an adjunct professor from the University of Akureyri in Iceland to share their experiences attending a World Federation of Occupational Therapists Congress. We talk about what it’s like to travel to a new country, especially if we haven’t been there before, tips for making the most of the congress, what we’ve learned from attending, and the impact that it has had on us both professionally and personally. We also share some fun stories that we experienced while at a WFOT congress. Are you curious to know more about what it is like to attend a world federation of occupational therapists congress? In this episode I bring on two amazing guests, Dr. Emma George, a senior lecturer from the University of Adelaide in Australia and Olga Asrun Stefánsdóttir an adjunct professor from the University of Akureyri in Iceland to share their experiences attending a World Federation of Occupational Therapists Congress. We talk about what it’s like to travel to a new country, especially if we haven’t been there before, tips for making the most of the congress, what we’ve learned from attending, and the impact that it has had on us both professionally and personally. We also share some fun stories that we experienced while at a WFOT congress. world federation of occupational therapists, wfot 2018, occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapy assistant, certified occupational therapy assistant occupational therapy, occupational therapist, world ot, wfot 2022, wfot, ot 4 lyfe, ot practitioner, world occupational therapy, ot podcast no full 115 4582168d-da2e-4e12-8dc5-ecb878ee749f The Power of Showing Up Topics discussed: 

  • The opportunity I was honored to be a part of
  • The power of doing and not just saying or telling
  • Always learning
  • How our personal lives can shape our professional lens

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  • The opportunity I was honored to be a part of
  • The power of doing and not just saying or telling
  • Always learning
  • How our personal lives can shape our professional lens

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]]> The Power of Showing Up OT 4 Lyfe 00:19:05 There are some things in lyfe that we strive for. And then there are opportunities that just happen in lyfe that we could have never expected. This episode is about the later. Recently, I had the honor to be a part of something that I never could have expected. Here’s a hint, it has something to do with the number 100. In the episode, I share about what that opportunity was and why it is such a big deal. I also share a clip or two from this opportunity that really stood out to me as important things to think and talk about in the field of occupational therapy. There are some things in lyfe that we strive for. And then there are opportunities that just happen in lyfe that we could have never expected. This episode is about the later. Recently, I had the honor to be a part of something that I never could have expected. Here’s a hint, it has something to do with the number 100. In the episode, I share about what that opportunity was and why it is such a big deal. I also share a clip or two from this opportunity that really stood out to me as important things to think and talk about in the field of occupational therapy. 100 episodes, occupational therapy assistant, certified occupational therapy assistant occupational therapy, school based ot, school based occupational therapy, occupational therapist, 100 podcast episodes, ot 4 lyfe, ot practitioner, doing being becoming, ot podcast no full 114 b717885e-ac2c-4da6-98db-c1b1d3e39367 Limb Differences and Occupational Therapy with Audrey Spikes Audrey and Sarah discuss: 

  • Pivotal moment in your lyfe in regards to your limb differences
  • Importance of language
  • Types of limb differences
  • Congenital versus acquired limb differences
  • Her experience going from patient to practitioner
  • Mental health implications for people with limb differences
  • Advocating for herself and others
  • Disclosing your disability on job applications
  • Parenting kids with limb differences
  • Occupational therapy’s role in working with people with limb differences

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]]> Fri, 29 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/113 Audrey and Sarah discuss: 

  • Pivotal moment in your lyfe in regards to your limb differences
  • Importance of language
  • Types of limb differences
  • Congenital versus acquired limb differences
  • Her experience going from patient to practitioner
  • Mental health implications for people with limb differences
  • Advocating for herself and others
  • Disclosing your disability on job applications
  • Parenting kids with limb differences
  • Occupational therapy’s role in working with people with limb differences

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]]> Limb Differences and Occupational Therapy with Audrey Spikes OT 4 Lyfe 01:00:58 Do you work with people with limb differences? Whether it be congenital or acquired, occupational theory plays a huge role working with people who have limb differences. In this episode, I bring on Audrey Spikes to share her experience from both the personal and professional lens as she has limb differences and also works with clients who have them. Get ready for a jam packed episode with so much insight into limb differences and how we as OT practitioners can best support those who have them. For links to anything mentioned in the episode, head to www.ot4lyfe.com. Do you work with people with limb differences? Whether it be congenital or acquired, occupational theory plays a huge role working with people who have limb differences. In this episode, I bring on Audrey Spikes to share her experience from both the personal and professional lens as she has limb differences and also works with clients who have them. Get ready for a jam packed episode with so much insight into limb differences and how we as OT practitioners can best support those who have them. For links to anything mentioned in the episode, head to www.ot4lyfe.com. amputee, occupational therapy assistant, certified occupational therapy assistant occupational therapy, occupational therapist, limb loss, limb differences, amputations, ot 4 lyfe, ot practitioner, amputation, ot podcast no full 113 0a7ba65f-574d-49e9-a1dc-e75cab6f85b0 We Bought A... And Other Lyfe Insights Discussion Points:

  • Lyfe update
  • Imposter syndrome
  • Disconnect from the profession
  • Creative slump
  • Recovering perfectionist
  • Changes coming to the show

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  • Lyfe update
  • Imposter syndrome
  • Disconnect from the profession
  • Creative slump
  • Recovering perfectionist
  • Changes coming to the show

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]]> We Bought A... And Other Lyfe Insights OT 4 Lyfe 00:31:51 It’s been awhile OT 4 Lyfe fam. But rather than let it get longer and longer before putting out another episode, I’m showing up imperfectly to give you a little update about what has been going on behind the scenes of OT 4 Lyfe. If you’re new here or just want to hear OT content, feel free to skip this episode and listen to any of the other 100+ episodes I have released so far. But if you’re curious what’s been going on in my lyfe and also want to hear what’s in store for OT 4 Lyfe in 2022, then stay on the line. I’ve got some deep reflections and some fun news to share with you. It’s been awhile OT 4 Lyfe fam. But rather than let it get longer and longer before putting out another episode, I’m showing up imperfectly to give you a little update about what has been going on behind the scenes of OT 4 Lyfe. If you’re new here or just want to hear OT content, feel free to skip this episode and listen to any of the other 100+ episodes I have released so far. But if you’re curious what’s been going on in my lyfe and also want to hear what’s in store for OT 4 Lyfe in 2022, then stay on the line. I’ve got some deep reflections and some fun news to share with you. occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapist, podcast life, occupational therapy practitioner, ot podcasts, occupational therapy, healthcare, certified occupational therapy assistant, ot 4 lyfe, ot practitioner, ot student, occupational therapy student, occupational therapy assistant student, ot podcast no full 112 c2bfb8c4-ca26-4387-8614-4aeaa019059c 12 Lessons From 12 Years as an Occupational Therapist Discussion Points: 

  • What I wished I would have known when I was an OT student
  • Lessons learned from the field
  • International volunteer experiences
  • Overcoming challenges

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  • What I wished I would have known when I was an OT student
  • Lessons learned from the field
  • International volunteer experiences
  • Overcoming challenges

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]]> 12 Lessons From 12 Years as an Occupational Therapist OT 4 Lyfe 00:28:46 Want to know what I wished I would have known as an occupational therapy student? As I have just hit my twelfth year as an occupational therapist, I’ve been doing some reflecting recently and recognized just how much I have learned since I was a student. If only I could go back in time and tell myself all that I know now, but the next best thing is to tell current and future students in hopes that it might help them on their journey. The other week I was honored to get the opportunity to present for the student occupational therapy association (SOTA) group at Winston-Salem State University. This episode is the audio from that presentation sharing the 12 lessons I have learned from 12 years in the field as an occupational therapist. I reference slides that were used during the presentation which are linked in the show notes. Want to know what I wished I would have known as an occupational therapy student? As I have just hit my twelfth year as an occupational therapist, I’ve been doing some reflecting recently and recognized just how much I have learned since I was a student. If only I could go back in time and tell myself all that I know now, but the next best thing is to tell current and future students in hopes that it might help them on their journey. The other week I was honored to get the opportunity to present for the student occupational therapy association (SOTA) group at Winston-Salem State University. This episode is the audio from that presentation sharing the 12 lessons I have learned from 12 years in the field as an occupational therapist. I reference slides that were used during the presentation which are linked in the show notes. occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapist, podcast life, occupational therapy practitioner, occupational therapy, ot podcast ot 4 lyfe, healthcare, certified occupational therapy assistant, ot practitioner, ot student, occupational therapy student, occupational therapy assistant student no full 111 1c4c7d2b-e9a5-44c0-9231-dc4f8b56aa8a Pregnancy, Perspective, and an Emergency Procedure Discussion Points:

  • My emergency surgery experience
  • Planning for having a baby with work and finances
  • Positioning at night for optimal comfort while pregnant
  • Navigating pregnancy/ motherhood while also being an OT practitioner
  • The role of OT in postpartum depression
  • Advice to parents when you don’t have kids of your own

 

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  • My emergency surgery experience
  • Planning for having a baby with work and finances
  • Positioning at night for optimal comfort while pregnant
  • Navigating pregnancy/ motherhood while also being an OT practitioner
  • The role of OT in postpartum depression
  • Advice to parents when you don’t have kids of your own

 

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]]> Pregnancy, Perspective, and an Emergency Procedure OT 4 Lyfe 00:59:01 Imagine being 32 weeks pregnant, waking up in intense pain and not knowing what it was? Well that's exactly what happened to me. What started as pain eventually turned into requiring emergency surgery. In today’s episode I share a little more about this experience and my perspective since it happened. I also answer some questions that I received about being pregnant as an occupational therapist. Imagine being 32 weeks pregnant, waking up in intense pain and not knowing what it was? Well that's exactly what happened to me. What started as pain eventually turned into requiring emergency surgery. In today’s episode I share a little more about this experience and my perspective since it happened. I also answer some questions that I received about being pregnant as an occupational therapist. baby announcement, ot mamas rock, pregnancy life, mom life, ot mama, pregnant mama, ot momma life, occupational therapy assistant, baby 2021, certified occupational therapy assistant occupational therapy, occupational therapist, april baby, baby, september baby, pregnancy journey, pregnant, occupational therapy mom, pregnancy announcement, pregnant mom, ot 4 lyfe, ot practitioner, early intervention ot, pediatric occupational therapist, ot mom life, pregnancy, early intervention occupational therapist, pregnant woman, occupational therapy mama, occupational therapy occupational therapy assistant, ot mom, ot podcast no full 110 fdbf9fd6-d536-4795-b48b-16cc14457229 Lyfe Updates Discussion Points: 

  • Pregnancy
  • Emergency surgery
  • Labor and delivery
  • Changes in routines 
  • Meaningful occupations

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  • Pregnancy
  • Emergency surgery
  • Labor and delivery
  • Changes in routines 
  • Meaningful occupations

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]]> Lyfe Updates OT 4 Lyfe 00:20:27 There’s been a lot going on in my neck of the woods the past few months. And today I wanted to jump on here and give a brief update on what’s been happening. If you’re new here, today’s episode will be very different than usual so feel free to give it a listen but then definitely check out another episode too. And if you’ve been listening to me for a bit, today you’ll hear just what’s been going on behind the scenes. And of course it will have an occupational lens cause that’s what I do. As always, you can check out the show notes or any additional resources at my website at ot4lyfe.com. There’s been a lot going on in my neck of the woods the past few months. And today I wanted to jump on here and give a brief update on what’s been happening. If you’re new here, today’s episode will be very different than usual so feel free to give it a listen but then definitely check out another episode too. And if you’ve been listening to me for a bit, today you’ll hear just what’s been going on behind the scenes. And of course it will have an occupational lens cause that’s what I do. As always, you can check out the show notes or any additional resources at my website at ot4lyfe.com. meaningful occupations, pregnancy, surgery no full 109 7285d300-2b14-4b03-9287-02a38d700f0d The Occupation of Being Pregnant Miranda and Sarah discuss: 

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]]> Mon, 10 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/108 Miranda and Sarah discuss: 

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]]> The Occupation of Being Pregnant OT 4 Lyfe 01:58:44 Pregnancy is a beautiful journey, one that is full of wonder and also a lot of changes. When I announced that I was pregnant earlier this year, I had a bunch of people reach out to me wanting to hear about my experience. So of course I had to do an episode about it. But when I found out that one of my OT besties and fellow podcasters was also pregnant, I knew that we needed to have a chat together about our journeys so far. So joining me in this episode is the one and only Miranda Donnelly from OT Uncorked and we share about the shift in our identities and some of the occupational transitions we have gone through during our pregnancies so far. We also dive into some of the things that we don’t hear people talk about much when discussing pregnancy and share in some of the fun things we have experienced, brain fog and all. Miranda and I are not pregnancy experts, but rather we wanted to have a candid conversation of our experiences coming from a personal and occupational lens. Please note that talking about pregnancy can be an emotional topic, so make sure you are mindful of your own mental health and feel free to skip this episode if it is at all triggering for you. Also, just so you know this episode was recorded about one and a half weeks before I gave birth so fortunately we recorded it when we did. Miranda and I had a great time recording this and hope you find some valuable insight in our discussion about the occupation of being pregnant. Pregnancy is a beautiful journey, one that is full of wonder and also a lot of changes. When I announced that I was pregnant earlier this year, I had a bunch of people reach out to me wanting to hear about my experience. So of course I had to do an episode about it. But when I found out that one of my OT besties and fellow podcasters was also pregnant, I knew that we needed to have a chat together about our journeys so far. So joining me in this episode is the one and only Miranda Donnelly from OT Uncorked and we share about the shift in our identities and some of the occupational transitions we have gone through during our pregnancies so far. We also dive into some of the things that we don’t hear people talk about much when discussing pregnancy and share in some of the fun things we have experienced, brain fog and all. Miranda and I are not pregnancy experts, but rather we wanted to have a candid conversation of our experiences coming from a personal and occupational lens. Please note that talking about pregnancy can be an emotional topic, so make sure you are mindful of your own mental health and feel free to skip this episode if it is at all triggering for you. Also, just so you know this episode was recorded about one and a half weeks before I gave birth so fortunately we recorded it when we did. Miranda and I had a great time recording this and hope you find some valuable insight in our discussion about the occupation of being pregnant. baby announcement, ot mamas rock, pregnancy life, mom life, ot mama, pregnant mama, ot momma life, occupational therapy assistant, baby 2021, certified occupational therapy assistant occupational therapy, occupational therapist, april baby, baby, september baby, pregnancy journey, pregnant, occupational therapy mom, pregnancy announcement, pregnant mom, ot 4 lyfe, ot practitioner, early intervention ot, pediatric occupational therapist, ot mom life, pregnancy, early intervention occupational therapist, pregnant woman, occupational therapy mama, occupational therapy occupational therapy assistant, ot mom, ot podcast no full 108 f50336fb-5d9e-4521-9049-7cf1a160a15e Occupational Therapy Associations Discussion Points:

  • Types of occupational therapy associations
  • The importance of being a member of your OT associations
  • Benefits of OT associations
  • Association conferences
  • Cost and payment schedule of membership
  • Non-OT associations
  • OT 4 Lyfe & OT Schoolhouse Giveaway

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]]> Mon, 5 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/107 Discussion Points:

  • Types of occupational therapy associations
  • The importance of being a member of your OT associations
  • Benefits of OT associations
  • Association conferences
  • Cost and payment schedule of membership
  • Non-OT associations
  • OT 4 Lyfe & OT Schoolhouse Giveaway

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]]> Occupational Therapy Associations OT 4 Lyfe 00:38:22 It’s April and that means something absolutely huge to the occupational therapy community. It’s OT month (in the states) and honestly one of my favorite times of the year. So to celebrate OT month this year, I teamed up with Jayson Davies from OT Schoolhouse to bring you this extra special episode. Both Jayson and I are huge proponents of OT associations and we wanted to have a chat about what types of OT associations are out there, what they do for us as OT practitioners and students, and why we think they are important to support. We had an absolute blast chatting about this and hope you enjoy our conversation. If you have any questions, let us know. And if you’re not familiar with Jayson, be sure to listen to his podcast and check out his amazing school-based OT resources. It’s April and that means something absolutely huge to the occupational therapy community. It’s OT month (in the states) and honestly one of my favorite times of the year. So to celebrate OT month this year, I teamed up with Jayson Davies from OT Schoolhouse to bring you this extra special episode. Both Jayson and I are huge proponents of OT associations and we wanted to have a chat about what types of OT associations are out there, what they do for us as OT practitioners and students, and why we think they are important to support. We had an absolute blast chatting about this and hope you enjoy our conversation. If you have any questions, let us know. And if you’re not familiar with Jayson, be sure to listen to his podcast and check out his amazing school-based OT resources. world federation of occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistant, american occupational therapy associations, new grad occupational therapy, occupational therapist, podcast life, occupational therapy practitioner, ot podcasts, support your occupational therapy associations, occupational therapy, ot schoolhouse, ot associations, healthcare, certified occupational therapy assistant, support your ot associations, wfot, ot 4 lyfe, ot practitioner, ot student, new grad ot, occupational therapy student, occupational therapy assistant student, ot podcast, occupational therapy associations, aota no full 107 939a918a-0108-426f-a656-62479eb33d53 Your Money Questions Answered Mindy and Sarah discuss:

  • Why do people need to have basic knowledge about money? 
  • Financial independence
  • What to focus on first with your money
  • Alternate sources of income for OT practitioners
  • Investing tips
  • Investing with student loans
  • Advice for paying off student loans
  • Negotiating salary
  • Navigating finances with a business

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]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/106 Mindy and Sarah discuss:

  • Why do people need to have basic knowledge about money? 
  • Financial independence
  • What to focus on first with your money
  • Alternate sources of income for OT practitioners
  • Investing tips
  • Investing with student loans
  • Advice for paying off student loans
  • Negotiating salary
  • Navigating finances with a business

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]]> Your Money Questions Answered OT 4 Lyfe 00:48:28 Having a savvy financial mindset is so important for every OT practitioner and student. But it’s one of those things that I feel like people might not prioritize or think it should be left up to the professionals. And because of that, last month’s Question of the Month was: "What questions do you have about money?” In order to help answer these questions, I brought on Mindy Jensen from the Bigger Pockets Money podcast. In the episode, she answers questions from the OT community and shares her insight into why we as OT practitioners and students need to pay more attention to our money. And stay tuned to the end of the episode to find out this month’s new question of the month. Having a savvy financial mindset is so important for every OT practitioner and student. But it’s one of those things that I feel like people might not prioritize or think it should be left up to the professionals. And because of that, last month’s Question of the Month was: "What questions do you have about money?” In order to help answer these questions, I brought on Mindy Jensen from the Bigger Pockets Money podcast. In the episode, she answers questions from the OT community and shares her insight into why we as OT practitioners and students need to pay more attention to our money. And stay tuned to the end of the episode to find out this month’s new question of the month. track your spending, financial planning, money motivation, financial freedom, financial freedom, ot money discussions, money and occupational therapy, occupational therapy assistant, new grad occupational therapy, money tips, money money money, question of the month, ot podcasts, invest in yourself, money matters, money matters, money mindset, occupational therapy, personal finance, financial independence, money talk, financial mindset is everything, saving money, healthcare, salary and benefits, healthcare finances, healthcare finances, money management, ot 4 lyfe, navigating the salary discussion, salary discussions, ot salary, ot practitioner, benefits package, ot finance friday, new grad ot, occupational therapy and money, money matters in ot, financial mindset, ot podcast no full 106 4184bd1f-53d5-46fa-9120-691ec8c3a881 Embrace Every Opportunity Takeaways:

  • Navigating every experience as a learning opportunity 
  • Sarah’s level 2 fieldwork experiences 
  • Learning throughout her years as a new grad
  • Figuring out this past year as a business owner
  • There is always something to learn even when things don’t go as planned

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]]> Mon, 22 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/105 Takeaways:

  • Navigating every experience as a learning opportunity 
  • Sarah’s level 2 fieldwork experiences 
  • Learning throughout her years as a new grad
  • Figuring out this past year as a business owner
  • There is always something to learn even when things don’t go as planned

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]]> Embrace Every Opportunity OT 4 Lyfe 00:17:49 This past year has taught all of us a lot. Our lives changed. Our professional responsibilities changed. Our stress went through the roof. Emotions ran high. And honestly, some of this is still existing as we speak. OT practitioners and students alike faced some of the most difficult times in their lives. In my last interview episode, Allison Klowan and Allie Watkins shared their experiences going through level 2 fieldwork during a pandemic. And this conversation really got me thinking. So today I’m sharing some of my thoughts about how we can embrace every experience as a learning opportunity, regardless if it goes according to plan. This past year has taught all of us a lot. Our lives changed. Our professional responsibilities changed. Our stress went through the roof. Emotions ran high. And honestly, some of this is still existing as we speak. OT practitioners and students alike faced some of the most difficult times in their lives. In my last interview episode, Allison Klowan and Allie Watkins shared their experiences going through level 2 fieldwork during a pandemic. And this conversation really got me thinking. So today I’m sharing some of my thoughts about how we can embrace every experience as a learning opportunity, regardless if it goes according to plan. graduate student, fieldwork, level 2 ot fieldwork, journey to ot, occupational therapy assistant, new grad occupational therapy, certified occupational therapy assistant occupational therapy, ota occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapist, ot grad school, ot school, grad school, fieldwork rotation, level 2 fieldwork, mot, ot graduate, ot journey, ot grad, ot 4 lyfe, ot practitioner, new grad ot, occupational therapy student, occupational therapy assistant student, ot podcast, ot fieldwork, ot grad student, otd no full 105 4406d04e-0bce-4a5c-9528-ab3af9088ed5 Level II Fieldwork During a Pandemic Allison, Allie and Sarah discuss: 

  • One word to sum up your experience in level 2 fieldwork as a whole
  • What their placements were supposed to look like and what they ended up being like
  • Thoughts about their safety working with patients in-person during a pandemic
  • Tips to advocate for yourself as a student
  • Tips to prepare for level 2 fieldwork
  • Setbacks and challenges they faced
  • Importance of navigating occupational balance  as a student and practitioner
  • Experience with teletherapy as a student
  • Advice for students currently on or about to embark on the fieldwork journey
  • Insight to share with fieldwork educators from the student perspective

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]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/104 Allison, Allie and Sarah discuss: 

  • One word to sum up your experience in level 2 fieldwork as a whole
  • What their placements were supposed to look like and what they ended up being like
  • Thoughts about their safety working with patients in-person during a pandemic
  • Tips to advocate for yourself as a student
  • Tips to prepare for level 2 fieldwork
  • Setbacks and challenges they faced
  • Importance of navigating occupational balance  as a student and practitioner
  • Experience with teletherapy as a student
  • Advice for students currently on or about to embark on the fieldwork journey
  • Insight to share with fieldwork educators from the student perspective

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]]> Level II Fieldwork During a Pandemic OT 4 Lyfe 01:23:06 Level 2 fieldworks are a challenging but fun time in a student’s journey to becoming an OT practitioner. But when a worldwide pandemic gets thrown into the mix, it makes for an even more difficult experience. Today, I am bringing on 2 OTD students, Allison Klowan and Allie Watkins, who both recently finished their level 2 fieldwork placements. We dive into how their experiences went, the challenges they faced because of the pandemic, and what they learned throughout the process. If you’re a current student that is on fieldwork or preparing to go on fieldwork, you won’t want to miss this episode. And if you’re a practitioner or fieldwork educator, take a listen to gain some insight into the student’s perspective of being on fieldwork during a worldwide pandemic. Level 2 fieldworks are a challenging but fun time in a student’s journey to becoming an OT practitioner. But when a worldwide pandemic gets thrown into the mix, it makes for an even more difficult experience. Today, I am bringing on 2 OTD students, Allison Klowan and Allie Watkins, who both recently finished their level 2 fieldwork placements. We dive into how their experiences went, the challenges they faced because of the pandemic, and what they learned throughout the process. If you’re a current student that is on fieldwork or preparing to go on fieldwork, you won’t want to miss this episode. And if you’re a practitioner or fieldwork educator, take a listen to gain some insight into the student’s perspective of being on fieldwork during a worldwide pandemic. graduate student, fieldwork, level 2 ot fieldwork, journey to ot, occupational therapy assistant, new grad occupational therapy, certified occupational therapy assistant occupational therapy, ota occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapist, ot grad school, ot school, grad school, fieldwork rotation, level 2 fieldwork, mot, ot graduate, ot journey, ot grad, ot 4 lyfe, ot practitioner, new grad ot, occupational therapy student, occupational therapy assistant student, ot podcast, ot fieldwork, ot grad student, otd no full 104 fca32999-0527-4df1-97f6-d41698c09195 The OTpreneur Journey Discussion Points:

  • Finding your why in OT entrepreneurship
  • Barriers and hurdles faced when starting a company 
  • The most important thing every OT entrepreneur needs to have

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  • Finding your why in OT entrepreneurship
  • Barriers and hurdles faced when starting a company 
  • The most important thing every OT entrepreneur needs to have

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]]> The OTpreneur Journey OT 4 Lyfe 00:29:23 Curious to know more about my entrepreneurial journey? Like how and why I started a private practice, what things I learned along the way and what I think the most important thing every OT entrepreneur needs to have? Well today I’m diving deep into my own journey in hopes that my story may inspire or assist you if you yourself are considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or already have, but are not sure if you can do it. I’m excited to peel back the curtain on my own journey into OT entrepreneurship. Curious to know more about my entrepreneurial journey? Like how and why I started a private practice, what things I learned along the way and what I think the most important thing every OT entrepreneur needs to have? Well today I’m diving deep into my own journey in hopes that my story may inspire or assist you if you yourself are considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or already have, but are not sure if you can do it. I’m excited to peel back the curtain on my own journey into OT entrepreneurship. from clinician to ceo, ot buiness, ots get paid podcast, ot entrepreneurship, occupational therapy assistant, certified occupational therapy assistant occupational therapy, occupational therapy private practice, ot preneur, occupational therapist, ots get paid, ot entrepreneurs, from hustle to ceo, ot business owner, entrepreneur, small business, occupational therapy entrepreneur, ot coach, taking the leap, ot 4 lyfe, ot practitioner, ot entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, occupational therapy occupational therapy assistant, private practice, ot podcast, occupational therapy business owner no full 103 c3119c67-e78d-4f73-b823-913d6a578753 Shifting the Mindset From Clinician to CEO Trish and Sarah discuss: 

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]]> Shifting the Mindset From Clinician to CEO OT 4 Lyfe 01:02:00 Are you thinking of becoming an OT entrepreneur? Do you hope to one day open a private practice, start a company, create a non-profit or make a product? Or maybe you’ve started down the path and are feeling a little stuck. Today on the show, Trish Williams joins me as we have an awesome conversation all about occupational therapy and entrepreneurship. Trish shares her journey into becoming an OTpreneur and how that led her into finding her passion coaching other OT entrepreneurs. Trish shares a ton of information and resources in the episode which is all linked below in the show notes. Are you thinking of becoming an OT entrepreneur? Do you hope to one day open a private practice, start a company, create a non-profit or make a product? Or maybe you’ve started down the path and are feeling a little stuck. Today on the show, Trish Williams joins me as we have an awesome conversation all about occupational therapy and entrepreneurship. Trish shares her journey into becoming an OTpreneur and how that led her into finding her passion coaching other OT entrepreneurs. Trish shares a ton of information and resources in the episode which is all linked below in the show notes. from clinician to ceo, ot buiness, ots get paid podcast, ot entrepreneurship, occupational therapy assistant, certified occupational therapy assistant occupational therapy, occupational therapy private practice, ot preneur, occupational therapist, ots get paid, ot entrepreneurs, from hustle to ceo, ot business owner, entrepreneur, small business, occupational therapy entrepreneur, ot coach, taking the leap, ot 4 lyfe, ot practitioner, ot entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, occupational therapy occupational therapy assistant, private practice, ot podcast, occupational therapy business owner no full 102 5c67262b-66a6-4f38-9772-7fb28f6ae6b2 A Look Back on Lyfe Mentioned Episodes: 

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]]> A Look Back on Lyfe OT 4 Lyfe 01:25:40 Ready for one more fun, celebratory episode? Last week’s episode was all about my podcasting journey including things I had learned along the way, changes I had made to my show, and sharing in the celebration with Brock Cook from Occupied Podcast in hitting 100 episodes. Today, I’m gonna take a walk down memory lane and share some clips from previous episodes that really stood out to me about the profession of occupational therapy. These clips are a genuine reminder to just how amazing this profession really is. Ready for one more fun, celebratory episode? Last week’s episode was all about my podcasting journey including things I had learned along the way, changes I had made to my show, and sharing in the celebration with Brock Cook from Occupied Podcast in hitting 100 episodes. Today, I’m gonna take a walk down memory lane and share some clips from previous episodes that really stood out to me about the profession of occupational therapy. These clips are a genuine reminder to just how amazing this profession really is. new grad occupational therapy occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapy assistant, certified occupational therapy assistant occupational therapy, occupational therapy rocks, occupational therapist, mental health, mental health matters, ot entrepreneurs, occupational therapy is more than just a job, mental health occupational therapy, ot is more than just a job, podcast clip show, cancer related lyphedema, early intervention occupational therapy, dementia support, triple digit episodes, ot 4 lyfe, clip show, ot practitioner, ot entrepreneur, early intervention ot, dementia care, new grad ot, movement is medicine, occupational therapy student, occupational therapy matters, occupational therapy assistant student, ot podcast no full 101 7b17f228-c888-421e-b6db-ee5a1b3a49b8 100 Episodes: The Good, the Bad, and Like Umm Ya Know the Ugly Brock and Sarah discuss:

  • Our biggest podcast mistakes
  • What we have learned throughout this journey
  • The best and hardest parts of starting and continuing to do an OT podcast
  • Changes we have seen with OT podcasts since we started
  • Important components to a podcast
  • What's changed over the years
  • The future of our shows 

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]]> Mon, 8 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/100 Brock and Sarah discuss:

  • Our biggest podcast mistakes
  • What we have learned throughout this journey
  • The best and hardest parts of starting and continuing to do an OT podcast
  • Changes we have seen with OT podcasts since we started
  • Important components to a podcast
  • What's changed over the years
  • The future of our shows 

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]]> 100 Episodes: The Good, the Bad, and Like Umm Ya Know the Ugly OT 4 Lyfe 01:40:04 100 episodes! I can’t even believe I’ve made it to 100 podcast episodes of OT 4 Lyfe. And not only did I make it to this huge accomplishment, but my podcasting buddy and friend Brock Cook over at the Occupied Podcast hit this milestone at the exact same time. So we figured that what better way to celebrate hitting 100 episodes than to sit down together and do what we do best, talk about occupational therapy and podcasts. In today’s episode, the two of us chat about our podcast journeys, share some of our wins and also some of our fails... errr things we learned along the way. And let me tell you, we dive into it all. The good, the bad, and like umm ya know the ugly. I am so proud of us and am honored to share this accomplishment with Brock who has been such a huge part of this journey for me. So cheers to 100 episodes and heres to 100 more! 100 episodes! I can’t even believe I’ve made it to 100 podcast episodes of OT 4 Lyfe. And not only did I make it to this huge accomplishment, but my podcasting buddy and friend Brock Cook over at the Occupied Podcast hit this milestone at the exact same time. So we figured that what better way to celebrate hitting 100 episodes than to sit down together and do what we do best, talk about occupational therapy and podcasts. In today’s episode, the two of us chat about our podcast journeys, share some of our wins and also some of our fails... errr things we learned along the way. And let me tell you, we dive into it all. The good, the bad, and like umm ya know the ugly. I am so proud of us and am honored to share this accomplishment with Brock who has been such a huge part of this journey for me. So cheers to 100 episodes and heres to 100 more! 100 episodes, podcast milestone, podcast addict, podcast love, podcaster life, podcasters, occupational therapy assistant, podcaster, occupational therapist, podcast junkie, occupational therapy practitioner, podcast lifestyle, ot podcasts, ot 4 lyfe episode, podcasting, occupational therapy, ot podcaster, occupational therapy podcast, podcasters of instagram, healthcare, podcast movement, podcasts of instagram, ot 4 lyfe, ot practitioner, occupational therapy podcaster, 100th podcast episode, ot peeps, ot podcasters unite, podcasting life, communot, podcasting with purpose, ot podcast no full 100 d5542b56-407b-445b-a385-147c639feebb Reflections from the OT Community Discussion Points:

  • Question of the Month- What are your reflections from the year 2020? What did you learn? What obstacles did you overcome or are working to overcome?
  • My reflections
  • Lyfer of the Month
  • Next question of the month: 
    • What questions do you have about money in occupational therapy? 
    • Call in with your questions and I will answer them, maybe with the help of some of my money expert friends
    • Answer here: ot4lyfe.com/questionofthemonth

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]]> Mon, 1 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/99 Discussion Points:

  • Question of the Month- What are your reflections from the year 2020? What did you learn? What obstacles did you overcome or are working to overcome?
  • My reflections
  • Lyfer of the Month
  • Next question of the month: 
    • What questions do you have about money in occupational therapy? 
    • Call in with your questions and I will answer them, maybe with the help of some of my money expert friends
    • Answer here: ot4lyfe.com/questionofthemonth

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]]> Reflections from the OT Community OT 4 Lyfe 00:58:45 2020, what a year! I don’t think any of us were prepared for what happened. Usually at the start of each year, I take some time to reflect on what happened and my experiences, but this time I figured I would also reach out to the OT community and see what other OT practitioners and students had to say. So today’s episode will share some reflections from the community, as well as a deep dive into my own reflections from 2020. Make sure you stay tuned through the whole episode because I have some exciting news that I will be sharing with you too. 2020, what a year! I don’t think any of us were prepared for what happened. Usually at the start of each year, I take some time to reflect on what happened and my experiences, but this time I figured I would also reach out to the OT community and see what other OT practitioners and students had to say. So today’s episode will share some reflections from the community, as well as a deep dive into my own reflections from 2020. Make sure you stay tuned through the whole episode because I have some exciting news that I will be sharing with you too. 2020 reflections, reflections of 2020, lyfer of the month, growth and greif, occupational therapy assistant, finding the positive in the negative, holistic ot, occupational disruption, greif and growth, question of the month, reflections from an occupational therapist, ot podcasts, ot 4 lyfe episode, holistic occupational therapy, reflections from an occupational therapy practitioner, occupational therapy, new years goals, finding the good in the bad, 2020, healthcare, new year new me, ot reflections, learning reflecting growing, ot 4 lyfe, ot practitioner, ot peeps, communot reflections 2020, bye 2020 hi 2021, ot podcast, occupational transitions no full 99 c138cf7d-7680-49c0-af5f-b25698637788 The Power of Incorporating Animals into Therapy Takeaways:

  • Not all service and therapy animals are the same
  • Recognizing how and when or when not to utilize animals in therapy 
  • The power of incorporating animals into therapy 

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]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2021 20:27:42 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/98 Takeaways:

  • Not all service and therapy animals are the same
  • Recognizing how and when or when not to utilize animals in therapy 
  • The power of incorporating animals into therapy 

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]]> The Power of Incorporating Animals into Therapy OT 4 Lyfe 00:21:30 Last episode I had a fantastic chat with Crystal Cabrera about her experience so far training her dog Koopa to be a therapy dog. And this chat really got me thinking about a bunch of things that all relate to this topic and especially the power of incorporating animals into therapy. Today, I figured I’d take a minute and share my thoughts from the chat I had with Crystal. If you happened to miss the interview episode, you can give it a listen over at https://ot4lyfe.com/97 , that’s episode 97 titled How to Train a Therapy Dog. Last episode I had a fantastic chat with Crystal Cabrera about her experience so far training her dog Koopa to be a therapy dog. And this chat really got me thinking about a bunch of things that all relate to this topic and especially the power of incorporating animals into therapy. Today, I figured I’d take a minute and share my thoughts from the chat I had with Crystal. If you happened to miss the interview episode, you can give it a listen over at https://ot4lyfe.com/97 , that’s episode 97 titled How to Train a Therapy Dog. therapy dogs rock, therapy dog, occupational therapy assistant, certified occupational therapy assistant occupational therapy, occupational therapist, equine assisted therapy, service dogs, therapy dogs training, canine assisted therapy, training therapy dogs, canine assisted intervention, therapy dog in the making, animal assisted therapy, therapeutic horseback riding, ot 4 lyfe, canine cotherapist, therapy dogs, ot practitioner, hippotherapy, how to train a therapy dog, ot and therapy dogs, service animals, ot podcast, emotional support animals, therapy dog life no full 98 511849c7-d615-4811-beb9-43a96cc2d1ac How To Train a Therapy Dog with Crystal Cabrera Crystal and Sarah discuss: 

  • Why she decided to train her dog to be a therapy dog
  • Difference between therapy dogs, service dogs, and emotional support animals
  • Considerations of incorporating dogs into therapy
  • Steps to train a therapy dog
  • Hardest and best parts of the training program
  • Intersection of occupational therapy and therapy dog training
  • Considerations to be a therapy dog handler
  • Advice for therapists or students who might be interested in training therapy dogs

 

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]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/97 Crystal and Sarah discuss: 

  • Why she decided to train her dog to be a therapy dog
  • Difference between therapy dogs, service dogs, and emotional support animals
  • Considerations of incorporating dogs into therapy
  • Steps to train a therapy dog
  • Hardest and best parts of the training program
  • Intersection of occupational therapy and therapy dog training
  • Considerations to be a therapy dog handler
  • Advice for therapists or students who might be interested in training therapy dogs

 

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]]> How To Train a Therapy Dog with Crystal Cabrera OT 4 Lyfe 00:46:15 Ever wonder what it takes to train a therapy dog? Today on the show, I have Crystal Cabrera, OTR/L, CSRS, an occupational therapist who has been training her dog Koopa to become a therapy dog. So if you want to know the steps to take in order to train your own dog to be used in therapy, tune into the episode and be prepared because there are a lot of parallels between our work as OT practitioners and training therapy dogs. Ever wonder what it takes to train a therapy dog? Today on the show, I have Crystal Cabrera, OTR/L, CSRS, an occupational therapist who has been training her dog Koopa to become a therapy dog. So if you want to know the steps to take in order to train your own dog to be used in therapy, tune into the episode and be prepared because there are a lot of parallels between our work as OT practitioners and training therapy dogs. therapy dogs rock, therapy dog, occupational therapy assistant, certified occupational therapy assistant occupational therapy, occupational therapist, service dogs, therapy dogs training, canine assisted therapy, training therapy dogs, canine assisted intervention, therapy dog in the making, service dogs service animals, animal assisted therapy, ot 4 lyfe, canine cotherapist, therapy dogs, ot practitioner, how to train a therapy dog, ot and therapy dogs, ot podcast, therapy dog life no full 97 acc7071d-7da3-4aae-9a7c-4b390dc52d86 Talking About Mental Health Takeaways:

  • The value of therapeutic use of self
  • Talking more about mental health to break the stigma
  • Importance of mental health

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]]> Mon, 11 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/96 Takeaways:

  • The value of therapeutic use of self
  • Talking more about mental health to break the stigma
  • Importance of mental health

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]]> Talking About Mental Health OT 4 Lyfe 00:15:07 Mental health is one topic that needs to be talked about more. And I am so honored to have had the conversation I did with Danielle Miles about her work in mental health. If you happened to have missed that episode, check out episode 95 titled Working in a Behavioral Mental Health Unit. Today, I’m gonna be sharing my takeaways from this chat and some more mental health resources. Mental health is one topic that needs to be talked about more. And I am so honored to have had the conversation I did with Danielle Miles about her work in mental health. If you happened to have missed that episode, check out episode 95 titled Working in a Behavioral Mental Health Unit. Today, I’m gonna be sharing my takeaways from this chat and some more mental health resources. physical therapist assistant, behavioral inpatient mental health, mental health monday, occupational therapy assistant, inpatient mental health mental health, behavioral mental health, certified occupational therapy assistant occupational therapy, occupational therapist, mental health matters, mental health occupational therapy, mental health ot, ot 4 lyfe, mental health warrior, ot practitioner, mental health advocacy, mental health awareness, mental wellbeing, mental health support, ot podcast no full 96 1a089d81-8e7e-4ecf-a2e9-477ec0b0f7cd Working in a Behavioral Inpatient Mental Health Unit with Danielle Miles Danielle and Sarah discuss: 

  • How she got interested in behavioral inpatient mental health
  • What it looks like to work in this area
  • Frequency and duration of services
  • Common diagnoses and typical ages
  • Navigating the differences in the units she works on
  • Limiting biases before working with a patient
  • Her role as an OT and types of interventions
  • Therapeutic use of self
  • It’s okay to ask for help
  • What lights her up as an OT
  • The power of voice
  • Stigma in mental health
  • The hardest and the best part of her work
  • Maintaining your own mental health while working in this practice area

Mentioned Resources: 

Connect with Danielle

]]> Mon, 4 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/95 Danielle and Sarah discuss: 

  • How she got interested in behavioral inpatient mental health
  • What it looks like to work in this area
  • Frequency and duration of services
  • Common diagnoses and typical ages
  • Navigating the differences in the units she works on
  • Limiting biases before working with a patient
  • Her role as an OT and types of interventions
  • Therapeutic use of self
  • It’s okay to ask for help
  • What lights her up as an OT
  • The power of voice
  • Stigma in mental health
  • The hardest and the best part of her work
  • Maintaining your own mental health while working in this practice area

Mentioned Resources: 

Connect with Danielle

]]> Working in a Behavioral Inpatient Mental Health Unit with Danielle Miles OT 4 Lyfe 00:49:21 Mental health is a pivotal part of the profession of occupational therapy. And it’s one practice area that I absolutely love learning about. So today I’ve brought on Danielle Miles to talk about her work in mental health. Danielle is an occupational therapist who works on a behavioral inpatient mental health unit. In the episode, she shares what this practice area looks like, her role as an OT, and also how she navigates her own mental health while working in this area. Mental health is a pivotal part of the profession of occupational therapy. And it’s one practice area that I absolutely love learning about. So today I’ve brought on Danielle Miles to talk about her work in mental health. Danielle is an occupational therapist who works on a behavioral inpatient mental health unit. In the episode, she shares what this practice area looks like, her role as an OT, and also how she navigates her own mental health while working in this area. physical therapist assistant, behavioral inpatient mental health, mental health monday, occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapy assistant, inpatient mental health mental health, behavioral mental health, certified occupational therapy assistant occupational therapy, occupational therapist, mental health matters, mental health occupational therapy, mental health ot, ot 4 lyfe, mental health warrior, ot practitioner, mental health advocacy, mental health awareness, mental wellbeing, mental health support, ot podcast no full 95 b48e527d-20e8-484d-9e78-145b4f13c385 OT Gift Ideas Talking Points:

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]]> Mon, 28 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/94 Talking Points:

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]]> OT Gift Ideas OT 4 Lyfe 00:45:16 Who doesn’t love gifts? Especially when they have to do with occupational therapy. Being that it’s the holiday season, I wanted to focus this month’s Question of the Month on OT related gifts. So if you’re ever looking for a gift to give one of your students, your supervisor, your colleagues, or classmates, look no further, cause this episode is chock full of OT related gift ideas. I’ve also got a brand new Lyfer of the Month and an awesome new Question of the Month as we head into the new year. Who doesn’t love gifts? Especially when they have to do with occupational therapy. Being that it’s the holiday season, I wanted to focus this month’s Question of the Month on OT related gifts. So if you’re ever looking for a gift to give one of your students, your supervisor, your colleagues, or classmates, look no further, cause this episode is chock full of OT related gift ideas. I’ve also got a brand new Lyfer of the Month and an awesome new Question of the Month as we head into the new year. ot gifts, ot teeshirts, calm app, ot swag gifts, holistic ot, otpodcast, ot stickers, rock tape, holistic occupational therapy, ot swag, occupational therapy, headspace app, acute care, lyferofthemonth, healthcare, otpodcasts, otpractitioner, ot4lyfeepisode, questionofthemonth, inpatient acute care, occupationaltherapyassistant, ot4lyfe, ot peeps, ot gift ideas, occupational therapy gifts no full 94 d1915189-caf0-4061-b5c0-1ac096677378 How To Better Define and Promote the Profession Takeaways:

  • Definition of occupational therapy
  • How to better promote the profession

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]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/93 Takeaways:

  • Definition of occupational therapy
  • How to better promote the profession

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]]> How To Better Define and Promote the Profession OT 4 Lyfe 00:15:37 Do you struggle to explain what occupational therapy is? Do you want to be able to promote the profession of OT better? It’s not up to society to figure out who we are and what we do. It’s up to us. If you happened to miss the full episode with the OT-her halves, check out episode 92 titled “The Other Half of Occupational Therapy”. Today’s episode is all about how we can and need to be better about explaining what OT is and why it's so important for the advancement of our profession as a whole. Do you struggle to explain what occupational therapy is? Do you want to be able to promote the profession of OT better? It’s not up to society to figure out who we are and what we do. It’s up to us. If you happened to miss the full episode with the OT-her halves, check out episode 92 titled “The Other Half of Occupational Therapy”. Today’s episode is all about how we can and need to be better about explaining what OT is and why it's so important for the advancement of our profession as a whole. occupational therapy awareness, conversations about occupational therapy, occupational therapy assistant, pediatric ot, occupational therapist life, ot perspective, occupational therapy rocks, occupational therapist, pediatric occupational therapy, promoting ot, occupational therapy, ot 4 lyfe, other half, ot practitioner, pediatric therapy, conversations about ot, pediatric occupational therapist, occupational therapists, ot spouses, occupational therapy life, ot podcast no full 93 b44c0a2b-78a8-4a64-a4e5-ddd720d69b4d The Other Half of Occupational Therapy The Other halves discuss: 

  • Their definition of occupational therapy
  • How they learned about OT
  • Things they’ve learned from having an OT spouse 
  • Applying an OT perspective to their jobs
  • If they ever get sick of hearing their spouse talk about OT?
  • The best and worst parts of the field of occupational therapy
  • Social media and the profession  
  • How to promote the profession better
  • One word to describe OT 

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Connect with Mark & Laura

Connect with Sean & Miranda

Connect with Chris & Danielle

Connect with Ray & Sarah

]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/92 The Other halves discuss: 

  • Their definition of occupational therapy
  • How they learned about OT
  • Things they’ve learned from having an OT spouse 
  • Applying an OT perspective to their jobs
  • If they ever get sick of hearing their spouse talk about OT?
  • The best and worst parts of the field of occupational therapy
  • Social media and the profession  
  • How to promote the profession better
  • One word to describe OT 

Mentioned Resources: 

Connect with Mark & Laura

Connect with Sean & Miranda

Connect with Chris & Danielle

Connect with Ray & Sarah

]]> The Other Half of Occupational Therapy OT 4 Lyfe 01:10:42 Ever wonder what other people think of the profession of occupational therapy? Especially those who are close to us, like our friends and family members, who hear us talk about OT all day long. In this episode, Sarah brings on a few previous podcast guests who all eat, breath, and sleep OT and also their spouses to have a conversation about the profession of occupational therapy coming from the lens of their other halves. On the show we have Danielle Delorenzo and her husband Chris, Miranda Donnelly and her husband Sean, Laura Petix and her husband Mark, and rounding out the panel is Sarah’s husband and other half Ray Putt. If you happened to have missed Danielle, Miranda, or Laura on their previous episodes, you can find links to each of them in the show notes so be sure to check those out to hear more of their stories. But today, we’re focusing on the other half of occupational therapy. Ever wonder what other people think of the profession of occupational therapy? Especially those who are close to us, like our friends and family members, who hear us talk about OT all day long. In this episode, Sarah brings on a few previous podcast guests who all eat, breath, and sleep OT and also their spouses to have a conversation about the profession of occupational therapy coming from the lens of their other halves. On the show we have Danielle Delorenzo and her husband Chris, Miranda Donnelly and her husband Sean, Laura Petix and her husband Mark, and rounding out the panel is Sarah’s husband and other half Ray Putt. If you happened to have missed Danielle, Miranda, or Laura on their previous episodes, you can find links to each of them in the show notes so be sure to check those out to hear more of their stories. But today, we’re focusing on the other half of occupational therapy. occupational therapy awareness, conversations about occupational therapy, occupational therapy assistant, pediatric ot, occupational therapist life, ot perspective, occupational therapy rocks, occupational therapist, pediatric occupational therapy, promoting ot, occupational therapy, ot 4 lyfe, other half, ot practitioner, pediatric therapy, conversations about ot, pediatric occupational therapist, occupational therapists, ot spouses, occupational therapy life, ot podcast no full 92 c3089137-4c48-46fe-9768-dc5cf1c57f08 The Student Mindset During a Pandemic Takeaways:

  • Shift the mindset
  • Cultivating good self-care habits while in school
  • My tip for current OT/OTA students

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]]> Mon, 7 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/91 Takeaways:

  • Shift the mindset
  • Cultivating good self-care habits while in school
  • My tip for current OT/OTA students

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]]> The Student Mindset During a Pandemic OT 4 Lyfe 00:14:45 Are you a current OT or OTA student or about to embark on the journey of being in school? Current times haven’t been easy, especially when talking about the pandemic, transitioning from in person to distance learning, and the impact it has on fieldwork. But hearing from Rachel Moore who is a current OT student and how she has navigated this time has been super enlightening. If you missed her full interview, go back and check out episode 90 titled Becoming an Occupational Therapist: OT School. In this episode, I’m gonna share a few things that came to mind during the chat I had with Rachel. Are you a current OT or OTA student or about to embark on the journey of being in school? Current times haven’t been easy, especially when talking about the pandemic, transitioning from in person to distance learning, and the impact it has on fieldwork. But hearing from Rachel Moore who is a current OT student and how she has navigated this time has been super enlightening. If you missed her full interview, go back and check out episode 90 titled Becoming an Occupational Therapist: OT School. In this episode, I’m gonna share a few things that came to mind during the chat I had with Rachel. graduate student, fieldwork, journey to ot, occupational therapy assistant, new grad occupational therapy, certified occupational therapy assistant occupational therapy, occupational therapist, ot grad school, distance learning, ot school, zoom party, grad school, fieldwork rotation, ot graduate, grad school during a pandemic, ot journey, ot grad, ot 4 lyfe, ot practitioner, fieldwork student, new grad ot, occupational therapy student, occupational therapy assistant student, ot podcast, ot fieldwork, ot grad student, ot grad stories no full 91 f1a35a77-9b54-44e2-b2da-ea55217857fb Becoming an Occupational Therapist: OT School Rachel and Sarah discuss: 

  • The hardest part/biggest challenge during OT school so far
  • Her favorite part of OT school
  • The transition from in person to distance learning secondary to the pandemic
  • Navigating the personal and professional stress during this time
  • Advice for current or soon to be students
  • Questions for me as a fieldwork educator

 

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]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/90 Rachel and Sarah discuss: 

  • The hardest part/biggest challenge during OT school so far
  • Her favorite part of OT school
  • The transition from in person to distance learning secondary to the pandemic
  • Navigating the personal and professional stress during this time
  • Advice for current or soon to be students
  • Questions for me as a fieldwork educator

 

Resources:

]]> Becoming an Occupational Therapist: OT School OT 4 Lyfe 01:09:55 Becoming an occupational therapy practitioner is a process and completing an OT program is a huge part of it. Today, I have Rachel Moore returning on the show, whom you may remember from a couple of previous episodes. We have been following Rachel on her journey to becoming an OT, from her volunteer hours to applying to schools, and now we catch up with her again as she has just completed the didactic part of her OT program and is about to embark on level 2 fieldwork. If you happened to miss her first 2 episodes, I’ll link to them in the show notes so you can catch up on all that has occurred on her journey to this point. In this episode you’ll hear all about her OT school journey from in-person learning pre-covid and the huge transition once the pandemic started and how she has been navigating the changes since then. Becoming an occupational therapy practitioner is a process and completing an OT program is a huge part of it. Today, I have Rachel Moore returning on the show, whom you may remember from a couple of previous episodes. We have been following Rachel on her journey to becoming an OT, from her volunteer hours to applying to schools, and now we catch up with her again as she has just completed the didactic part of her OT program and is about to embark on level 2 fieldwork. If you happened to miss her first 2 episodes, I’ll link to them in the show notes so you can catch up on all that has occurred on her journey to this point. In this episode you’ll hear all about her OT school journey from in-person learning pre-covid and the huge transition once the pandemic started and how she has been navigating the changes since then. graduate student, fieldwork, journey to ot, occupational therapy assistant, new grad occupational therapy, certified occupational therapy assistant occupational therapy, occupational therapist, ot grad school, distance learning, ot school, zoom party, grad school, fieldwork rotation, ot graduate, grad school during a pandemic, ot journey, ot grad, ot 4 lyfe, ot practitioner, fieldwork student, new grad ot, occupational therapy student, occupational therapy assistant student, ot podcast, ot fieldwork, ot grad student, ot grad stories no full 90 52139f72-75b4-4b1e-a0e0-2b7e8f614fe3 Recommended Continuing Education Resources Talking Points:

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]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/89 Talking Points:

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]]> Recommended Continuing Education Resources OT 4 Lyfe 01:02:12 CEUs & PDUs… we all need them to continue our education within the field of occupational therapy. So to find out the best of the best continuing education courses in OT, I asked the OT 4 Lyfe community. Stayed tuned to hear what was said and to also find out the next question of the month is. I’ve also got a brand new amazing Lyfer of the Month to introduce you to. CEUs & PDUs… we all need them to continue our education within the field of occupational therapy. So to find out the best of the best continuing education courses in OT, I asked the OT 4 Lyfe community. Stayed tuned to hear what was said and to also find out the next question of the month is. I’ve also got a brand new amazing Lyfer of the Month to introduce you to. occupational therapy resources, lyfer of the month, continuing education units, mental health monday, star institute, occupational therapy assistant, ot continuing education, mental health, learning without tears, mental health matters, question of the month, ot podcasts, ot 4 lyfe episode, mental health occupational therapy, continuing education courses, occupational therapy, beckman oral motor, lsvt, ot resources, healthcare, mental health ot, ot 4 lyfe, mental health warrior, ot practitioner, mental health advocacy, mental health awareness, mental wellbeing, every move counts, ot peeps, mental health support, breathing with the maestro, early intervention psychosis, ot podcast, sos approach to feeding no full 89 140ae8ff-64be-441f-8be6-48ad8a5cdb6c It's Okay to Take a Break Takeaways:

  • Self-care is ongoing 
  • It’s ok to ask for help
  • We need more conversations self-care as healthcare practitioners

Join in the Discussion: 

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]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/88 Takeaways:

  • Self-care is ongoing 
  • It’s ok to ask for help
  • We need more conversations self-care as healthcare practitioners

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]]> It's Okay to Take a Break OT 4 Lyfe 00:17:56 It is okay to take a break. It is okay to be tired. It is okay to need some “me” time. Let’s be real, our jobs are tough. And sometimes the physical, mental, and emotional stress of our jobs can take a toll on us. That’s why I knew I needed to do a podcast episode about self-care and I knew that Nancy from the @lovelyy_ot was the perfect person to bring on to talk about this. If you happened to miss her full interview, you can give it a listen over at ot4lyfe.com/87. On today’s episode, I’m gonna be diving into my journey and reflections about self-care. It is okay to take a break. It is okay to be tired. It is okay to need some “me” time. Let’s be real, our jobs are tough. And sometimes the physical, mental, and emotional stress of our jobs can take a toll on us. That’s why I knew I needed to do a podcast episode about self-care and I knew that Nancy from the @lovelyy_ot was the perfect person to bring on to talk about this. If you happened to miss her full interview, you can give it a listen over at ot4lyfe.com/87. On today’s episode, I’m gonna be diving into my journey and reflections about self-care. selfcare love, geriatric ot, geriatrics, selfcare in healthcare, pediatric ot, geriatric care, longterm care, rehabilitation, selfcare is not selfish, geriatric occupational therapist, mental health occupational therapistselfcare, therapy works, therapy rehab, selfcare daily, mental health ot, selfcare matters, pediatric occupational therapist, gerontology, selfcare everyday, ot4lyfe, therapy is cool no full 88 57ca3f3d-5871-486d-9138-90afa716634a Recognizing the Importance of Self-Care for OT Practitioners with Nancy Nancy and Sarah discuss: 

  • Her work in a skilled nursing facility
  • Best advice from a resident that she has received
  • Her role as an OT in a skilled nursing facility 
  • Navigating insurance 
  • Changes to her role because of the Covid-19 pandemic
  • The impact of the pandemic on her patients and herself
  • Recognizing the importance of self-care as a healthcare professional 

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]]> Mon, 9 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/87 Nancy and Sarah discuss: 

  • Her work in a skilled nursing facility
  • Best advice from a resident that she has received
  • Her role as an OT in a skilled nursing facility 
  • Navigating insurance 
  • Changes to her role because of the Covid-19 pandemic
  • The impact of the pandemic on her patients and herself
  • Recognizing the importance of self-care as a healthcare professional 

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]]> Recognizing the Importance of Self-Care for OT Practitioners with Nancy OT 4 Lyfe 01:01:09 Do you struggle with self-care as an OT practitioner? Working in this field is hard and especially with all the changes that have happened recently given the pandemic, I know many OT practitioners have been struggling during this time. Today I’m bringing on Nancy aka the Lovelyy OT to share her experience working in a skilled nursing facility and why it’s so important that we focus on our own self-care as healthcare providers. Do you struggle with self-care as an OT practitioner? Working in this field is hard and especially with all the changes that have happened recently given the pandemic, I know many OT practitioners have been struggling during this time. Today I’m bringing on Nancy aka the Lovelyy OT to share her experience working in a skilled nursing facility and why it’s so important that we focus on our own self-care as healthcare providers. selfcare love, ot4lyfe episode, skilled nursing care, skilled nursing facility, geriatric ot, geriatrics, skilled nursing life, selfcare in healthcare, skilled nursing rehab, skilled nursing, geriatric care, longterm care, selfcare is not selfish, geriatric occupational therapist, therapy works, therapy rehab, rehabilition, selfcare daily, selfcare matters, selfcare, gerontology, selfcare everyday, ot4lyfe, longterm care facility, therapy is cool no full 87 35975423-5037-414a-97b5-03f730533f59 Addressing Sexual Health Across the Lifespan Takeaways:

  • Importance of addressing sexual health just as we address mental, physical and emotional health
  • Recognition of the lack of sexual health education within OT education
  • Sexual health needs to be addressed across the lifespan

 

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]]> Mon, 2 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/86 Takeaways:

  • Importance of addressing sexual health just as we address mental, physical and emotional health
  • Recognition of the lack of sexual health education within OT education
  • Sexual health needs to be addressed across the lifespan

 

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]]> Addressing Sexual Health Across the Lifespan OT 4 Lyfe 00:11:40 As occupational therapy providers we address a lot of things. Commonly this includes mental health, physical health, emotional health, but not so commonly is sexual health included in this. But honestly all these are aspects are pivotal to our overall health and wellbeing as a person. Today I’m going to dig into a few of my takeaways from my episode with Dr. Tickoo where we chatted about about sex, sexuality, and occupational therapy. As occupational therapy providers we address a lot of things. Commonly this includes mental health, physical health, emotional health, but not so commonly is sexual health included in this. But honestly all these are aspects are pivotal to our overall health and wellbeing as a person. Today I’m going to dig into a few of my takeaways from my episode with Dr. Tickoo where we chatted about about sex, sexuality, and occupational therapy. sex love and ot, ot and sexual health, school based occupational therapist, sex is an adl, occupational therapy assistant, sexual health and ot, pediatric ot, school based ot, school based occupational therapy, occupational therapist, pediatric occupational therapy, occupational therapy, sexual health matters, occupational health, ot 4 lyfe, ot practitioner, pediatric therapy, mental health is sexual health, pediatric occupational therapist, sexuality for all, sexuality and ot, ot podcast no full 86 3a7948ee-dc3c-456f-b2ed-c2107fc37dee 10 Lessons From 2 Years of Podcasting Talking Points: 

  1. The only way to get better at something is to research, learn, and practice
  2. The OT community is amazing
  3. People still do not know that OT podcasts exist
  4. Accountability is everything
  5. There’s so much more to podcasting than just talking into a microphone
  6. Being a Lifelong Learner
  7. Each listener takes away something different from each episode
  8. Accessibility of podcasts
  9. I love podcasts and podcasting
  10. Podcasting has changed my lyfe

 

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]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/85 Talking Points: 

  1. The only way to get better at something is to research, learn, and practice
  2. The OT community is amazing
  3. People still do not know that OT podcasts exist
  4. Accountability is everything
  5. There’s so much more to podcasting than just talking into a microphone
  6. Being a Lifelong Learner
  7. Each listener takes away something different from each episode
  8. Accessibility of podcasts
  9. I love podcasts and podcasting
  10. Podcasting has changed my lyfe

 

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]]> 10 Lessons From 2 Years of Podcasting OT 4 Lyfe 00:36:57 2 years!!! OT 4 Lyfe is officially 2 years old this week. So to celebrate I’m gonna share 10 things I’ve learned from podcasting over the past 2 years. Some things you might already know bc let’s face it, I’m not shy in sharing them, but some of my reflections might surprise you. So let’s take a minute and hop down memory lane with me as I share my reflections from 2 years of podcasting. 2 years!!! OT 4 Lyfe is officially 2 years old this week. So to celebrate I’m gonna share 10 things I’ve learned from podcasting over the past 2 years. Some things you might already know bc let’s face it, I’m not shy in sharing them, but some of my reflections might surprise you. So let’s take a minute and hop down memory lane with me as I share my reflections from 2 years of podcasting. podcast guest, 2 years podcasting, podcast listening, podcast milestone, podcast addict, podcast love, podcaster life, podcast interview, podcaster, podcast editing, podcaster thoughts, podcasters podcast movement, podcast junkie, podcast lifestyle, podcast episode, podcast anniversary, ot podcasts, podcasting, podcasting tips, podcasters of instagram, podcasts of instagram, podcasts, podcast lovers, ot 4 lyfe, podcast, ot podcasters, podcasting life, podcast host, podcasting with purpose, ot podcast no full 85 faf33092-e510-4055-b7c6-a78ab411a36e Sex, Love, and Occupational Therapy with Sakshi Tickoo Dr. Sakshi Tickoo and Sarah discuss: 

  • How she became interested in mental health, sexuality, and OT
  • OT in India
  • Sexuality for all age groups
  • Importance of consent
  • Her definition of sexual health
  • Sex as an activity of daily living (ADL)
  • Conditions and misdiagnosed conditions
  • Occupational therapy’s role in sexual health

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]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/84 Dr. Sakshi Tickoo and Sarah discuss: 

  • How she became interested in mental health, sexuality, and OT
  • OT in India
  • Sexuality for all age groups
  • Importance of consent
  • Her definition of sexual health
  • Sex as an activity of daily living (ADL)
  • Conditions and misdiagnosed conditions
  • Occupational therapy’s role in sexual health

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]]> Sex, Love, and Occupational Therapy with Sakshi Tickoo OT 4 Lyfe 01:05:49 Do you address sex, sexuality, and sexual health as a part of your occupational therapy practice? In today’s episode, Dr. Sakshi Tickoo joins me on the show to share the how and why we need to be addressing sexuality with our clients. And let me just say, addressing sex and sexual health is not only for practitioners working with adults, it’s important aspect to consider when working with clients across the lifespan. Do you address sex, sexuality, and sexual health as a part of your occupational therapy practice? In today’s episode, Dr. Sakshi Tickoo joins me on the show to share the how and why we need to be addressing sexuality with our clients. And let me just say, addressing sex and sexual health is not only for practitioners working with adults, it’s important aspect to consider when working with clients across the lifespan. sex love and ot, ot and sexual health, school based occupational therapist, sex is an adl, occupational therapy assistant, sexual health and ot, pediatric ot, school based ot, school based occupational therapy, occupational therapist, pediatric occupational therapy, occupational therapy, sexual health matters, occupational health, ot 4 lyfe, ot practitioner, pediatric therapy, mental health is sexual health, pediatric occupational therapist, sexuality for all, sexuality and ot, ot podcast no full 84 c026c006-8789-425e-a036-aa7c89ddc36b Your Favorite Creative Treatment Ideas Talking Points:

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]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/83 Talking Points:

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]]> Your Favorite Creative Treatment Ideas OT 4 Lyfe 01:04:04 Do you feel stuck in a rut doing the same treatment activity day in and day out? Do you feel like you just need some new inspiration to bring to your treatment sessions? Get ready, because today’s episode will be sure to share some amazing treatment ideas to get your creative juices flowing. I’ve also got a brand new “Lyfer of the Month” that I can’t wait for you to meet, and I’ve got a few questions from the community that I will be answering. Stay tuned to the very end of the episode to find out next month’s question of the month. Do you feel stuck in a rut doing the same treatment activity day in and day out? Do you feel like you just need some new inspiration to bring to your treatment sessions? Get ready, because today’s episode will be sure to share some amazing treatment ideas to get your creative juices flowing. I’ve also got a brand new “Lyfer of the Month” that I can’t wait for you to meet, and I’ve got a few questions from the community that I will be answering. Stay tuned to the very end of the episode to find out next month’s question of the month. ot treatment idea, therapeutic activities, ots of instagram, ota student, new grad occupational therapy, ot treatment ideas, question of the month, ot podcasts, therapy ideas, #occupational therapy activities, occupational therapy ideas, therapeutic activity monthly recap, ot resources, therapy activities, ot treatments, ot 4 lyfe, ot entrepreneur, occupational therapist occupational therapy practitioner, ot student, new grad ot, occupational therapy student, occupational therapy assistant student, occupational therapy activities at home no full 83 024e9b66-9a59-4e11-aa14-352665b299c7 The Emotionality of Practice Takeaways:

  • Remembering that what we are doing is making an impact in the lives of our clients
  • Emotionality of practice

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]]> Mon, 5 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/82 Takeaways:

  • Remembering that what we are doing is making an impact in the lives of our clients
  • Emotionality of practice

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]]> The Emotionality of Practice OT 4 Lyfe 00:19:18 Sometimes working as an occupational therapy practitioner can take its toll on us physically and even more so emotionally. And many times I think we underestimate the value that we bring to the table and the impact that we have on our clients and their family’s lives. So today I’m going to dive into the emotionality of practice a bit and share my reflections from my chat with Effie Parks on episode 81, Pediatric Therapy From the Parent’s Perspective. Effie’s words spoke straight to my heart and really made me think about my role as an OT practitioner and how much potential we have to shape our client’s lives. If you happened to miss that episode, you can give it a listen over at ot4lyfe.com/81. Sometimes working as an occupational therapy practitioner can take its toll on us physically and even more so emotionally. And many times I think we underestimate the value that we bring to the table and the impact that we have on our clients and their family’s lives. So today I’m going to dive into the emotionality of practice a bit and share my reflections from my chat with Effie Parks on episode 81, Pediatric Therapy From the Parent’s Perspective. Effie’s words spoke straight to my heart and really made me think about my role as an OT practitioner and how much potential we have to shape our client’s lives. If you happened to miss that episode, you can give it a listen over at ot4lyfe.com/81. early intervention, early intervention therapy, early intervention works, special needs mom, ctnnb1, the real ots of early intervention, occupational therapy assistant, you look good in those genes, pediatric ot, caregiver, occupational therapist, genetic, pediatric occupational therapy, occupational therapy, pediatric speech therapy, early intervention speech, early intervention slp, rare disease, developmental disabilities, ot 4 lyfe, ot practitioner, pediatric therapy, pediatric physical therapy, early intervention ot, early intervention matters, pediatric occupational therapist, pediatric slp, early intervention pt, ot podcast, special needs parenting no full 82 8a8edab7-f898-4834-9a6c-2757734edd46 Pediatric Therapy From the Parent's Perspective with Effie Parks Effie and Sarah discuss:  

  • The moment she found out about her son’s diagnosis
  • CTNNB1 syndrome
  • How it presents in her son
  • Her experience in early intervention
  • The impact OT has had on her and her son’s life
  • Her advice for OT practitioners working with families 
  • Memorable moments in OT so far
  • Hippotherapy
  • Parents trusting in therapists
  • Reflections on OT from a parent perspective
  • Her podcast
  • Resources

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]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2020 07:00:20 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/81 Effie and Sarah discuss:  

  • The moment she found out about her son’s diagnosis
  • CTNNB1 syndrome
  • How it presents in her son
  • Her experience in early intervention
  • The impact OT has had on her and her son’s life
  • Her advice for OT practitioners working with families 
  • Memorable moments in OT so far
  • Hippotherapy
  • Parents trusting in therapists
  • Reflections on OT from a parent perspective
  • Her podcast
  • Resources

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]]> Pediatric Therapy From the Parent's Perspective with Effie Parks OT 4 Lyfe 00:54:32 Do you ever wonder if you’re actually making a difference in the lives of your clients? Today, I’m bringing on Effie Parks to share her experience as a parent to a son with a rare genetic disease. Effie isn’t a practitioner, but her insight into what it’s like to be a caregiver for a kiddo who receives therapy will most certainly make you understand the impact you can have on your clients and their families. Do you ever wonder if you’re actually making a difference in the lives of your clients? Today, I’m bringing on Effie Parks to share her experience as a parent to a son with a rare genetic disease. Effie isn’t a practitioner, but her insight into what it’s like to be a caregiver for a kiddo who receives therapy will most certainly make you understand the impact you can have on your clients and their families. early intervention, early intervention therapy, early intervention works, special needs mom, ctnnb1, the real ots of early intervention, occupational therapy assistant, you look good in those genes, pediatric ot, caregiver, occupational therapist, genetic, pediatric occupational therapy, occupational therapy, pediatric speech therapy, early intervention speech, early intervention slp, rare disease, developmental disabilities, ot 4 lyfe, ot practitioner, pediatric therapy, pediatric physical therapy, early intervention ot, early intervention matters, pediatric occupational therapist, pediatric slp, early intervention pt, ot podcast, special needs parenting no full 81 346b757f-f0fb-4051-b80e-a3695a950a87 Should You Pursue That Practice Area? Takeaways:

  • Shouldn’t doesn’t mean you can’t. If you’re interested in it, do it
  • Use what your client has and also understand their financial status
  • The importance of having a mentor

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]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2020 07:00:07 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/80 Takeaways:

  • Shouldn’t doesn’t mean you can’t. If you’re interested in it, do it
  • Use what your client has and also understand their financial status
  • The importance of having a mentor

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]]> Should You Pursue That Practice Area? OT 4 Lyfe 00:27:22 Getting experience in various practice areas as a student and a new grad is super important. Today, I’m going to discuss why I think this is so pivotal, how I went about it, and also why mentorship is one of those things that I talk about all the time. I’ll be sharing my takeaways from episode 79 with Amirra Johnson where we chatted all about working in early intervention as a new grad. While that episode is solely about EI, there are so many things that we discussed that can be applied across different practice areas. To listen to that episode, head on over to ot4lyfe.com/79. Getting experience in various practice areas as a student and a new grad is super important. Today, I’m going to discuss why I think this is so pivotal, how I went about it, and also why mentorship is one of those things that I talk about all the time. I’ll be sharing my takeaways from episode 79 with Amirra Johnson where we chatted all about working in early intervention as a new grad. While that episode is solely about EI, there are so many things that we discussed that can be applied across different practice areas. To listen to that episode, head on over to ot4lyfe.com/79. early intervention, early intervention therapy, early intervention works, be a mentor, the real ots of early intervention, occupational therapy assistant, pediatric ot, occupational therapist, pediatric occupational therapy, mentorship matters, occupational therapy, pediatric speech therapy, early intervention speech, healthcare, early intervention slp, the real ots of ei, ot 4 lyfe, mentorship, ot practitioner, pediatric therapy, pediatric physical therapy, early intervention ot, early intervention matters, pediatric occupational therapist, pediatric slp, early intervention pt, ot podcast no full 80 a163c0fc-e085-4ddc-8ad6-9e69005af815 Working in Early Intervention as a New Grad with Amirra Johnson Amirra and Sarah discuss:  

  • What is early intervention?
  • How can families be referred
  • Typical assessments and frequency of evaluations
  • Informed Clinical Opinion
  • Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
  • Team Based Model
  • What a day in early intervention looks like (pre-covid)
  • Coaching Model in EI
  • What about all the driving?
  • The skill of scheduling and autonomy
  • Going bagless
  • Pros and cons of working in EI as a new grad
  • Tips for new grads working (or wanting to work) in EI
  • Resources

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]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2020 07:00:21 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/79 Amirra and Sarah discuss:  

  • What is early intervention?
  • How can families be referred
  • Typical assessments and frequency of evaluations
  • Informed Clinical Opinion
  • Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
  • Team Based Model
  • What a day in early intervention looks like (pre-covid)
  • Coaching Model in EI
  • What about all the driving?
  • The skill of scheduling and autonomy
  • Going bagless
  • Pros and cons of working in EI as a new grad
  • Tips for new grads working (or wanting to work) in EI
  • Resources

Connect with Amirra

]]> Working in Early Intervention as a New Grad with Amirra Johnson OT 4 Lyfe 01:13:17 Is early intervention a good practice area to work in as a new grad? To answer this, I've got Amirra Johnson, OTD, OTR/L on the show. Amirra’s an occupational therapist and has been working in early intervention for just over a year, having started in that practice area fresh out of OT school. She shares the pros and cons, as well as a few tips to be successful working in EI as a new grad. Is early intervention a good practice area to work in as a new grad? To answer this, I've got Amirra Johnson, OTD, OTR/L on the show. Amirra’s an occupational therapist and has been working in early intervention for just over a year, having started in that practice area fresh out of OT school. She shares the pros and cons, as well as a few tips to be successful working in EI as a new grad. early intervention, early intervention therapy, early intervention works, the real ots of early intervention, occupational therapy assistant, pediatric ot, occupational therapist, developmental play, pediatric occupational therapy, occupational therapy, pediatric speech therapy, early intervention speech, developmental milestones, healthcare, early intervention slp, the real ots of ei, ot 4 lyfe, ot practitioner, pediatric therapy, pediatric physical therapy, early intervention ot, early intervention matters, pediatric occupational therapist, pediatric slp, early intervention pt, ot podcast no full 79 3b1a1ec5-e1fe-48a4-92cd-230f22a54862 Advice for OT & OTA Students Talking Points:

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]]> Mon, 7 Sep 2020 07:00:10 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/78 Talking Points:

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]]> Advice for OT & OTA Students OT 4 Lyfe 01:07:20 Are you a student looking for the best advice from the OT community? Well look no further, because today I’m sharing the best advice for students from some amazing OT practitioners in the field. I’ve also got a new lyfer of the month that I am so excited for you to meet, and I’m answering some questions from the community. And make sure you stay tuned to the end of the episode to find out the next question of the month. Are you a student looking for the best advice from the OT community? Well look no further, because today I’m sharing the best advice for students from some amazing OT practitioners in the field. I’ve also got a new lyfer of the month that I am so excited for you to meet, and I’m answering some questions from the community. And make sure you stay tuned to the end of the episode to find out the next question of the month. graduate student, pre-ot, journey to ot, ots of instagram, ota student, new grad occupational therapy, ot grad school, undergrad, question of the month, ot podcasts, monthly recap, ot school, grad school, advice for students, ot resources, ot graduate, ot journey, ot grad, ot 4 lyfe, ot entrepreneur, occupational therapist occupational therapy practitioner, ot student, undergraduate, new grad ot, occupational therapy student, occupational therapy assistant student, ot grad student, ot grad stories no full 78 ce69976d-4ea3-480e-a795-4f8849fa0090 Being a Lifelong Learner Takeaways:

  • The importance of networking and always learning
  • Paying attention to moving and your lymph system
  • Knowing our role as therapy practitioners

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]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:00:27 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/77 Takeaways:

  • The importance of networking and always learning
  • Paying attention to moving and your lymph system
  • Knowing our role as therapy practitioners

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]]> Being a Lifelong Learner OT 4 Lyfe 00:12:37 Being a lifelong learner is pivotal to being a great occupational therapy practitioner. In today’s episode, I dive into how a previous podcast guest solidified this for me. Being a lifelong learner is pivotal to being a great occupational therapy practitioner. In today’s episode, I dive into how a previous podcast guest solidified this for me. lymphedema, lifelong learning, lymphatic system, lymph, mental health matters, movement medicine, movement heals, movement matters, lymphedema awareness, lymphatic, lifelong learner, ot 4 lyfe, cancer related lymphedema, lifelong learners, lymphatic health, cancer lymphedema, the lymph therapist no full 77 90eeb89b-a3ee-4d50-a589-78c5eb9b1e5b Navigating Life with Cancer-Related Lymphedema with Emilia Dewi Emilia and Sarah discuss:  

  • Why the lymphatic system is important to her
  • Long term effects of lymphedema 
  • Overview of lymphatic system
  • Glymphatic system 
  • Importance of sleep
  • Link between autoimmune system and lymphatic system
  • Dr. Perry Nicholson- Lymph Mojo Body Aquarium 
  • Cancer related lymphedema 
  • Changes due to cancer related lymphedema 
  • Cancer and Trauma
  • Lymphedema and lifestyle
  • Risk reduction practice
  • Change Readiness Theory 
  • Planting the seed
  • Allowing choice after cancer
  • John Barnes Myofascial Release
  • Her favorite manual therapy techniques
  • Kinesio Taping for lymphedema management 
  • Cording 
  • Lipedema 

Connect with Emelia

]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:00:13 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/76 Emilia and Sarah discuss:  

  • Why the lymphatic system is important to her
  • Long term effects of lymphedema 
  • Overview of lymphatic system
  • Glymphatic system 
  • Importance of sleep
  • Link between autoimmune system and lymphatic system
  • Dr. Perry Nicholson- Lymph Mojo Body Aquarium 
  • Cancer related lymphedema 
  • Changes due to cancer related lymphedema 
  • Cancer and Trauma
  • Lymphedema and lifestyle
  • Risk reduction practice
  • Change Readiness Theory 
  • Planting the seed
  • Allowing choice after cancer
  • John Barnes Myofascial Release
  • Her favorite manual therapy techniques
  • Kinesio Taping for lymphedema management 
  • Cording 
  • Lipedema 

Connect with Emelia

]]> Navigating Life with Cancer-Related Lymphedema with Emilia Dewi OT 4 Lyfe 01:00:04 The lymphatic system tends to be undervalued, but removing toxins and waste from the body is vital to everyday life. Today, Emilia Dewi, a certified lymphedema specialist, is here to help us understand cancer-related lymphedema and how occupational therapy practitioners can help clients navigate the lifestyle changes that arise because of it. The lymphatic system tends to be undervalued, but removing toxins and waste from the body is vital to everyday life. Today, Emilia Dewi, a certified lymphedema specialist, is here to help us understand cancer-related lymphedema and how occupational therapy practitioners can help clients navigate the lifestyle changes that arise because of it. lymphedema, lymphatic system, lymph, lymphedema warrior, mental health matters, lymph drainage, movement heals, movement matters, lymphedema awareness, lymphatic, ot 4 lyfe, cancer related lymphedema, lymphatic health, cancer lymphedema, movement is medicine, the lymph therapist no full 76 ff3a7944-6954-4e70-9174-b9bdc63050e8 Mistakes and Mindset in OT Entrepreneurship Takeaways:

  1. Entrepreneurship is a journey
  2. Mindset is key 
  3. The importance of making mistakes in business

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]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2020 07:00:09 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/75 Takeaways:

  1. Entrepreneurship is a journey
  2. Mindset is key 
  3. The importance of making mistakes in business

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]]> Mistakes and Mindset in OT Entrepreneurship OT 4 Lyfe 00:16:00 So much goes into being an OT entrepreneur. It is a process and definitely a tough one at that. In today’s episode, I highlight 3 important aspects that every OT entrepreneur needs to know. So much goes into being an OT entrepreneur. It is a process and definitely a tough one at that. In today’s episode, I highlight 3 important aspects that every OT entrepreneur needs to know. ot entrepreneurship, mistakes happen, ot entrepreneurs, friendly for all, small business big dreams, mindset matters, adaptive shoes, entrepreneur, mindset of greatness, learning from my mistakes, friendly shoes, ot 4 lyfe, entrepreneurship, ot mistakes are lessons, mindset is everything, be friendly, mindset is key no full 75 b20bbb4d-dea1-487b-8f5d-73ee75c6ec93 Making Shoes For All Abilities with Joseph DiFrancisco Joseph and Sarah discuss: 

  • The why behind starting Friendly Shoes
  • Safety and aesthetics of adaptive shoes
  • The deeper meaning behind shoes
  • Sneakerheads
  • Why you can’t just go bigger to fit AFOs in shows
  • The OT brain in shoe development
  • Importance of making mistakes
  • Taking the first step to starting a business
  • Why Friendly?
  • Bringing occupational therapy to the forefront
  • Coupon Code for 25% off Friendly Shoes for Lyfers: OTRULES

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]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2020 07:00:14 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/74 Joseph and Sarah discuss: 

  • The why behind starting Friendly Shoes
  • Safety and aesthetics of adaptive shoes
  • The deeper meaning behind shoes
  • Sneakerheads
  • Why you can’t just go bigger to fit AFOs in shows
  • The OT brain in shoe development
  • Importance of making mistakes
  • Taking the first step to starting a business
  • Why Friendly?
  • Bringing occupational therapy to the forefront
  • Coupon Code for 25% off Friendly Shoes for Lyfers: OTRULES

Connect with Joseph:

]]> Making Shoes For All Abilities with Joseph DiFrancisco OT 4 Lyfe 01:02:53 Sometimes our clients need something to participate in their meaningful occupations, but there isn’t anything on the market to help them. Joseph DiFrancisco, MS, OT/L, faced this issue time and time again when trying to find shoes for his clients that they could put on by themselves and also could accommodate any type of adaptive device like an AFO. But his search always came up empty handed. So what did he do? He put on his OT entrepreneur hat and created his own line called Friendly Shoes. His mission? Making shoes that were accessible, supportive, comfortable, and also looked good too. Tune into the episode to hear more about his journey from therapist to entrepreneur and how his shoes are helping people with all abilities. Sometimes our clients need something to participate in their meaningful occupations, but there isn’t anything on the market to help them. Joseph DiFrancisco, MS, OT/L, faced this issue time and time again when trying to find shoes for his clients that they could put on by themselves and also could accommodate any type of adaptive device like an AFO. But his search always came up empty handed. So what did he do? He put on his OT entrepreneur hat and created his own line called Friendly Shoes. His mission? Making shoes that were accessible, supportive, comfortable, and also looked good too. Tune into the episode to hear more about his journey from therapist to entrepreneur and how his shoes are helping people with all abilities. adaptive style, adaptive fashion, shoes you love, ot entrepreneurship, startup shoes, shoe styles, ot entrepreneurs, friendly for all, easy on footwear, small business big dreams, adaptive shoes, entrepreneur, shoes for all, fashion and friends, friendly shoes, adaptive sports, shoespiration, ot entrepreneur, fashion for all abilities, entrepreneurship ot 4 lyfe, be friendly, inclusive fashion no full 74 3f5b9121-0d1c-4b12-98a0-39a03e66f47d Tips and Tricks To Get and Stay Organized
  • Question of the Month- How do you keep your OT brain and materials organized?
  • Lyfer of the Month
  • The 30 Day Movement Challenge
  • Got OT questions that you want answered, head on over to ot4lyfe.com/community
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    ]]>     Mon, 3 Aug 2020 07:00:06 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/73
  • Question of the Month- How do you keep your OT brain and materials organized?
  • Lyfer of the Month
  • The 30 Day Movement Challenge
  • Got OT questions that you want answered, head on over to ot4lyfe.com/community
  • Answer the question of the month and be eligible to win some OT 4 Lyfe swag: ot4lyfe.com/questionofthemonth

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    ]]>     Tips and Tricks To Get and Stay Organized OT 4 Lyfe 00:48:35 Need help with your organization? I’ve got tips and tricks from the OT 4 Lyfe community answering last month’s question of the month about how they keep their OT brain and materials organized. I’ve also got a new lyfer of the month for you to meet, and the new 30 day movement challenge. Make sure you stay tuned to the end of the episode to find out this month’s question of the month. Need help with your organization? I’ve got tips and tricks from the OT 4 Lyfe community answering last month’s question of the month about how they keep their OT brain and materials organized. I’ve also got a new lyfer of the month for you to meet, and the new 30 day movement challenge. Make sure you stay tuned to the end of the episode to find out this month’s question of the month. osprey packs, trello app, ots of instagram, ota student, occupational therapist, occupational therapy practitioner, question of the month, ot podcasts, google calendar, ot 4 lyfe episode, personal capital, occupational therapy, google docs, ot resources, organizing, mint, pen and paper, ot 4 lyfe, monthly ot recap, stay organized, organization hacks trello, ot entrepreneur, digital organization, ot student, new gradot, digital organizing, communot no full 73     699e2310-d8b6-4209-94d9-5d617544cc84 The Power of Movement and Social Media Takeaways:

    1. Power of social media
    2. Influence of movement on all the body systems
    3. Why we need to fall
    4. Movement during the pandemic

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    ]]>     Mon, 27 Jul 2020 07:00:26 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/72 Takeaways:

    1. Power of social media
    2. Influence of movement on all the body systems
    3. Why we need to fall
    4. Movement during the pandemic

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    ]]>     The Power of Movement and Social Media OT 4 Lyfe 00:18:03 Movement. It isn’t just about getting from one place to another. It is about so much more. Curious to know why it is so important? Tune in to find out. Movement. It isn’t just about getting from one place to another. It is about so much more. Curious to know why it is so important? Tune in to find out. movement is life, power of social media, occupational therapist, movement heals, movement matters, occupational therapy, healthcare, ot 4 lyfe, ot practitioner, movement and mobility, movement is medicine, crawling is important, ot podcast no full 72     ad0359a4-121b-4eb1-9736-c03ce125e726 Can Movement Change the World with Kim Lowack 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 geriatric population
    • Dr. Harold Blomberg Rhythmic Movements

    Connect with Kim:

    ]]>     Mon, 20 Jul 2020 07:00:02 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) 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 geriatric population
    • Dr. Harold Blomberg Rhythmic Movements

    Connect with Kim:

    ]]>     Can Movement Change the World with Kim Lowack OT 4 Lyfe 00:56:38 Can something as simple as movement have the ability to change the world? To answer this question, I’m bringing on Kim Lowack, OTR/L who is extremely passionate about movement and has extensive experience working with clients who have been impacted by disruptions within their movement patterns. She shares a ton of information about the components of movement, how it impacts learning and behavior, and why movement is so important across the lifespan. Can something as simple as movement have the ability to change the world? To answer this question, I’m bringing on Kim Lowack, OTR/L who is extremely passionate about movement and has extensive experience working with clients who have been impacted by disruptions within their movement patterns. She shares a ton of information about the components of movement, how it impacts learning and behavior, and why movement is so important across the lifespan. crawling matters, movement is life, sensory learning, crawling, development, occupational therapist, sensory activity, movement heals, movement matters, occupational therapy, developmental milestones, healthcare, vestibular, ot 4 lyfe, ot practitioner, movement and mobility, sensory processing, movement is medicine, milestones, crawling is important, vestibular system, ot podcast no full 71     bac3a7cd-b262-49a9-bb87-a576837b6c3d Bad For Practice Assumptions Are Takeaways:

    1. Fundamentals transcend practice areas
    2. Assumptions can be bad for practice
    3. Going beyond occupation

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    ]]>     Mon, 13 Jul 2020 07:00:06 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/70 Takeaways:

    1. Fundamentals transcend practice areas
    2. Assumptions can be bad for practice
    3. Going beyond occupation

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    ]]>     Bad For Practice Assumptions Are OT 4 Lyfe 00:10:59 Think working as an occupational therapy practitioner within the prison setting is way different than any other practice area, think again? Today I’ll be digging deeper into my thoughts and reflections from my chat with Kwaku Aygemang from the OT and Chill podcast. If you haven’t listened to that episode yet, go give a listen at ot4lyfe.com/69 or on your favorite podcast player. Think working as an occupational therapy practitioner within the prison setting is way different than any other practice area, think again? Today I’ll be digging deeper into my thoughts and reflections from my chat with Kwaku Aygemang from the OT and Chill podcast. If you haven’t listened to that episode yet, go give a listen at ot4lyfe.com/69 or on your favorite podcast player. ot and chill, occupational therapist, mental health, occupational therapy in prison, occupational therapy, inmate support, podcasters of instagram, healthcare, ot 4 lyfe, prison occupational therapy, ot practitioner, ot podcast no full 70     f88a3ec1-94f6-4802-a330-dbb177097e66 The Impact of OT in the Prison System with Kwaku Agyemang 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
    • What it looks like to work as an OT in prison
    • The framework of occupational therapy
    • How he started working with in the prisons
    • His biggest realization working in this setting
    • OT & Chill

    Connect with Kwaku

    ]]>     Mon, 29 Jun 2020 07:00:06 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) 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
    • What it looks like to work as an OT in prison
    • The framework of occupational therapy
    • How he started working with in the prisons
    • His biggest realization working in this setting
    • OT & Chill

    Connect with Kwaku

    ]]>     The Impact of OT in the Prison System with Kwaku Agyemang OT 4 Lyfe 01:08:48 Have you ever worked as an occupational therapy practitioner in a prison? In today's episode I chat with Kwaku Agyemang who is an occupational therapist in the United Kingdom who works in the prison setting. Kwaku shares a bit about his role working with young offenders and also sheds light on specific occupational considerations within this practice area. Have you ever worked as an occupational therapy practitioner in a prison? In today's episode I chat with Kwaku Agyemang who is an occupational therapist in the United Kingdom who works in the prison setting. Kwaku shares a bit about his role working with young offenders and also sheds light on specific occupational considerations within this practice area. ot and chill, occupational therapist, mental health, healthcare and law enforcement, occupational therapy in prison, prison life, occupational therapy, inmate support, podcasters of instagram, healthcare, ot 4 lyfe, healthcare and law, prison occupational therapy, ot practitioner, incarcerated, ot podcast, prison no full 69     9395ae79-c442-4fa3-993a-f9179747967e Your Favorite Occupational Therapy Resources
  • Question of the Month- What are your favorite occupational therapy resources?
  • Find More Resources in the OT 4 Lyfe Community
  • Lyfer of the Month
  • Best of Occupational Therapy aka “The BOOT”
  • 30 Day Movement Challenge
  • The Next Question of the Month

    • Answer the question of the month and be eligible to win some OT 4 Lyfe swag: 

    How do you keep your OT brain and materials organized?

    Leave a voicemail message: https://ot4lyfe.com/voicemail

    Leave a comment in the community: https://ot4lyfe.com/question

    ]]>     Mon, 22 Jun 2020 07:00:03 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/68
  • Question of the Month- What are your favorite occupational therapy resources?
  • Find More Resources in the OT 4 Lyfe Community
  • Lyfer of the Month
  • Best of Occupational Therapy aka “The BOOT”
  • 30 Day Movement Challenge
  • The Next Question of the Month

    • Answer the question of the month and be eligible to win some OT 4 Lyfe swag: 

    How do you keep your OT brain and materials organized?

    Leave a voicemail message: https://ot4lyfe.com/voicemail

    Leave a comment in the community: https://ot4lyfe.com/question

    ]]>     Your Favorite Occupational Therapy Resources OT 4 Lyfe 00:41:46 Got OT resources? Tune in to today’s episode to find out what the OT 4 Lyfe community has to say about their go-to occupational therapy resources. You’ll also meet the first, official Lyfer of the Month and hear about some fun things happening over at OT 4 Lyfe. Stay till the end of the episode to find out this month’s question of the month. Got OT resources? Tune in to today’s episode to find out what the OT 4 Lyfe community has to say about their go-to occupational therapy resources. You’ll also meet the first, official Lyfer of the Month and hear about some fun things happening over at OT 4 Lyfe. Stay till the end of the episode to find out this month’s question of the month. ots of instagram, ota student, occupational therapist, occupational therapy practitioner, ot podcasts, ot 4 lyfe episode, occupational therapy, ot resources, ot 4 lyfe, monthly ot recap, ot entrepreneur, ot student, new gradot no full 68     71d6ca90-e5db-4d40-a934-865d0a918a17 Thinking Outside the OT Box 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

    ]]>     Mon, 15 Jun 2020 07:00:09 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/67 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

    ]]>     Thinking Outside the OT Box OT 4 Lyfe 00:13:06 Have you listened to episode 66- “It’s Not Just Joint Pain: Occupational Therapy’s Unique Role in Arthritis Life” with Cheryl Crow yet? Today’s episode will unpack some of my takeaways from that episode so if you haven't heard it yet, go take a listen. Have you listened to episode 66- “It’s Not Just Joint Pain: Occupational Therapy’s Unique Role in Arthritis Life” with Cheryl Crow yet? Today’s episode will unpack some of my takeaways from that episode so if you haven't heard it yet, go take a listen. rheumatoid arthritis, chronic illness, ot4lyfe episode, autoimmune arthritis, rheum, arthritislife, rheumatology, occupational therapy, ra, autoimmune disease, arthritis awareness, spoonie, patient empowerment, ot4lyfe, rheumatoid disease no full 67     a12abb7e-0c92-4888-934c-0e1a52056a3f It's Not Just Joint Pain: Occupational Therapy's Unique Role in Arthritis Life with Cheryl Crow Cheryl and Sarah discuss: 

    Get in touch with Cheryl: 

    ]]>     Mon, 1 Jun 2020 07:00:04 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/66 Cheryl and Sarah discuss: 

    Get in touch with Cheryl: 

    ]]>     It's Not Just Joint Pain: Occupational Therapy's Unique Role in Arthritis Life with Cheryl Crow OT 4 Lyfe 01:02:06 Arthritis. Maybe you have had a personal experience with it, or maybe you work with people who suffer from arthritis. Cheryl Crow talks all about arthritis and specifically inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis to help bring awareness to this often overlooked diagnosis. Cheryl highlights how we as occupational therapy practitioners are uniquely positioned to work in this area and the importance of going beyond the diagnosis to empower, educate, and inspire people living with arthritis. Arthritis. Maybe you have had a personal experience with it, or maybe you work with people who suffer from arthritis. Cheryl Crow talks all about arthritis and specifically inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis to help bring awareness to this often overlooked diagnosis. Cheryl highlights how we as occupational therapy practitioners are uniquely positioned to work in this area and the importance of going beyond the diagnosis to empower, educate, and inspire people living with arthritis. rheumatoid arthritis, chronic illness, ot4lyfe episode, arthritis life, autoimmune arthritis, rheum, rheumatology, occupational therapy, ra, autoimmune disease, arthritis awareness, spoonie, patient empowerment, ot4lyfe, rheumatoid disease no full 66     828867cb-fd1e-4136-a2f1-0859b6fa5b49 Why You Need to Find Your Passion in OT 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://ot4lyfe.com/64

    Share your takeaways and join in the discussion here: https://ot4lyfe.com/community

    ]]>     Mon, 25 May 2020 07:00:23 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/65 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://ot4lyfe.com/64

    Share your takeaways and join in the discussion here: https://ot4lyfe.com/community

    ]]>     Why You Need to Find Your Passion in OT OT 4 Lyfe 00:13:06 This episode is all about my takeaways from episode 64- “Positive Approach to Dementia Care” with Jenna Mele. If you haven't heard it yet, go take a listen because in this episode I will be unpacking some of things we discussed in that episode. Also, I want to hear your takeaways, your thoughts, and comments about this episode so join in the discussion here. This episode is all about my takeaways from episode 64- “Positive Approach to Dementia Care” with Jenna Mele. If you haven't heard it yet, go take a listen because in this episode I will be unpacking some of things we discussed in that episode. Also, I want to hear your takeaways, your thoughts, and comments about this episode so join in the discussion here. geriatrics, healthcare professional, dementia help, dementia interventions, geriatric care, dementia sucks, dementia awareness, positive approach to care, dementia, occupational therapy, dementia friendly, dementia support, dementia caregiver, dementia care, ot4lyfe, ot podcast no full 65     d9774ffe-066a-429c-9629-9b166e86a541 Positive Approach to Dementia Care with Jenna Mele 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 professional and personal impacts of working in dementia care 
    • Importance of social supports
    • Compassion fatigue
    • Success stories
    • Importance of life history for clients, especially those with dementia
    • Advice for practitioners working in dementia care
    • Advice for care partners
    • Jerry video
    • Dementia Resources

    Get in touch with Jenna: 

    ]]>     Mon, 18 May 2020 07:00:06 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/64 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 professional and personal impacts of working in dementia care 
    • Importance of social supports
    • Compassion fatigue
    • Success stories
    • Importance of life history for clients, especially those with dementia
    • Advice for practitioners working in dementia care
    • Advice for care partners
    • Jerry video
    • Dementia Resources

    Get in touch with Jenna: 

    ]]>     Positive Approach to Dementia Care with Jenna Mele OT 4 Lyfe 01:13:08 Statistics say that over 50 million people worldwide have dementia (WHO, 2019). And the impacts of dementia include: physical, psychological, social, and economical, not only for the people who have it, but also the people who care for them, as well as their families, and society as a whole. My guest today, Jenna Mele, is an occupational therapist who specializes in dementia care and discovered this practice area while she was a care partner for her own grandmother who had dementia. Fueled by her personal experience, Jenna advocates for a more positive approach to care and is passionate about improving the lives of her clients, their families, and other healthcare practitioners who work with people with dementia. Statistics say that over 50 million people worldwide have dementia (WHO, 2019). And the impacts of dementia include: physical, psychological, social, and economical, not only for the people who have it, but also the people who care for them, as well as their families, and society as a whole. My guest today, Jenna Mele, is an occupational therapist who specializes in dementia care and discovered this practice area while she was a care partner for her own grandmother who had dementia. Fueled by her personal experience, Jenna advocates for a more positive approach to care and is passionate about improving the lives of her clients, their families, and other healthcare practitioners who work with people with dementia. geriatrics, healthcare professional, dementia help, dementia interventions, geriatric care, dementia sucks, dementia awareness, positive approach to care, dementia, occupational therapy, dementia friendly, dementia support, dementia caregiver, dementia care, ot4lyfe, ot podcast no full 64     c82411d5-525b-430e-9781-c127b0fcf785 Mentorship and Little t Trauma: Takeaways from Episode 62 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/

    ]]>     Fri, 15 May 2020 01:26:05 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/63 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/

    ]]>     Mentorship and Little t Trauma: Takeaways from Episode 62 OT 4 Lyfe 00:10:57 Take a listen to hear my takeaways from episode 62 “Trauma-Sensitive Care for Healthcare Providers” with Taelor Millsap. Take a listen to hear my takeaways from episode 62 “Trauma-Sensitive Care for Healthcare Providers” with Taelor Millsap. trauma sensitive care, trauma informed care, medical trauma, connection before correction, mental health, little t trauma, healthcare, takeaway episode, mentorship, ot4lyfe, big t trauma, ot podcast no full 63     8cebe0d1-8e31-4c82-89cc-3a3f6ce28559 Trauma-Sensitive Care for Healthcare Providers with Taelor Millsap Sarah and Taelor discuss: 

     

    Get in touch with Taelor

    ]]>     Mon, 4 May 2020 07:00:19 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/62 Sarah and Taelor discuss: 

     

    Get in touch with Taelor

    ]]>     Trauma-Sensitive Care for Healthcare Providers with Taelor Millsap OT 4 Lyfe 01:23:16 Trauma is a complex topic that looks different in everyone’s life. To dig into this topic, today I have Taelor Millsap, OTD, OTR/L joining me on the show. Taelor is an occupational therapist who has experienced trauma in her own life and now has a passion for helping others who have also experienced trauma. Trauma is a complex topic that looks different in everyone’s life. To dig into this topic, today I have Taelor Millsap, OTD, OTR/L joining me on the show. Taelor is an occupational therapist who has experienced trauma in her own life and now has a passion for helping others who have also experienced trauma. against women abuse, trauma sensitive care, trauma informed care, physical therapy, adverse childhood experiences, psychological trauma, adverse childhood experience, occupational therapy assistant, slp, occupational therapist, mental health, domestic abuse survivor, pt, abuse doesn’t have to be physical, against child abuse, mental health awareness month, occupational therapy, podcastlife, stand up against abuse, healthcare, aces study, aces, speech language pathologist, domestic abuse is not ok, physical therapist, ot practitioner, mental health awareness, ot student, child abuse survivor, ot4lyfe, occupational therapy student, ot podcast no full 62     f7625157-824f-420d-b3de-77f9c1acbdad Monthly Recap: May 2020 Discussion Points

    To answer the question of the month and be eligible to win an OT 4 Lyfe t-shirt:

    Leave a voice message at https://ot4lyfe.com/voicemail/

    or

    Leave a comment on my community page at https://ot4lyfe.com/question

    ]]>     Fri, 1 May 2020 07:00:06 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/61 Discussion Points

    To answer the question of the month and be eligible to win an OT 4 Lyfe t-shirt:

    Leave a voice message at https://ot4lyfe.com/voicemail/

    or

    Leave a comment on my community page at https://ot4lyfe.com/question

    ]]>     Monthly Recap: May 2020 OT 4 Lyfe 00:16:38 Today’s episode is all about community. I am starting a new monthly series where I highlight some of the cool things that are happening within the OT 4 Lyfe community. This episode shares what has been happening in April 2020, as well as what is in store in the coming months. Stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear the question of the month and submit your answers here: https://ot4lyfe.com/voicemail or https://ot4lyfe.com/question for your chance to win an OT 4 Lyfe t-shirt! Today’s episode is all about community. I am starting a new monthly series where I highlight some of the cool things that are happening within the OT 4 Lyfe community. This episode shares what has been happening in April 2020, as well as what is in store in the coming months. Stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear the question of the month and submit your answers here: https://ot4lyfe.com/voicemail or https://ot4lyfe.com/question for your chance to win an OT 4 Lyfe t-shirt! ot month, ot roundtable, question of the month, contest, monthly recap, occupational therapy, t-shirt, ot resources, ot4lyfers, community, ot entrepreneur summit no full 61     2f58a2a5-e33e-464b-92c0-1a78d8dadb46 Creating Success in Non-Traditional Roles as an Occupational Therapy Assistant with Dave Merlo Dave and Sarah discuss: 

    To Connect with Dave: 

    ]]>     Mon, 20 Apr 2020 07:00:18 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/60 Dave and Sarah discuss: 

    To Connect with Dave: 

    ]]>     Creating Success in Non-Traditional Roles as an Occupational Therapy Assistant with Dave Merlo OT 4 Lyfe 00:59:43 Occupational therapy assistants play a vital role in the profession of occupational therapy. Dave Merlo, MS, COTA/L, CPRP, ROH joins me on the show today and shares a glimpse into his career as an occupational therapy assistant. Dave has extensive experience across many areas of the profession, but yet has never worked within the clinic setting. Throughout his career, he has created success in various non-traditional therapy roles, including being a professor at an occupational therapy assistant program and being on the American Occupational Therapy Association Board of Directors. He has also been a huge advocate for the importance of collaboration between occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. Occupational therapy assistants play a vital role in the profession of occupational therapy. Dave Merlo, MS, COTA/L, CPRP, ROH joins me on the show today and shares a glimpse into his career as an occupational therapy assistant. Dave has extensive experience across many areas of the profession, but yet has never worked within the clinic setting. Throughout his career, he has created success in various non-traditional therapy roles, including being a professor at an occupational therapy assistant program and being on the American Occupational Therapy Association Board of Directors. He has also been a huge advocate for the importance of collaboration between occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. collaboration, world federation of occupational therapists, fieldwork, haiti, legacy, boardroom to classroom, occupational therapy assistant, therapist, ot/ota collaboration, ota student, occupational therapist, occupational therapy, generativity, volunteering, podcastlife, healthcare, wfot, new grad, ot practitioner, leaders, ot student, non-clinical role, new grad ot, ot4lyfe, interprofessional collaboration, occupational therapy student, occupational therapy assistant student, ot podcast no full 60     a690a267-e621-4e8a-bd20-a6091210818e Learning How To Money with Joel Larsgaard Joel and Sarah discuss: 

    Get in touch with Joel:

    ]]>     Mon, 6 Apr 2020 07:00:24 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/59 Joel and Sarah discuss: 

    Get in touch with Joel:

    ]]>     Learning How To Money with Joel Larsgaard OT 4 Lyfe 01:14:18 Money is an extremely important tool in life and impacts both our professional and personal roles. Still many people consider money and finances to be complicated, when in actuality they do not need to be. In today’s episode, Joel Larsgaard from How To Money comes on to discuss some simple and actionable tips to help us be better with our money. We chat about a number of money topics including spending, debt, budgeting, peace out money, frugality, and investing. If you’re looking to get your financial ducks in a row, do not miss this episode. Money is an extremely important tool in life and impacts both our professional and personal roles. Still many people consider money and finances to be complicated, when in actuality they do not need to be. In today’s episode, Joel Larsgaard from How To Money comes on to discuss some simple and actionable tips to help us be better with our money. We chat about a number of money topics including spending, debt, budgeting, peace out money, frugality, and investing. If you’re looking to get your financial ducks in a row, do not miss this episode. financial planning, financial podcast, debt is dumb, financial freedom, occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapist, money tips, invest in yourself, student loans suck, money matters, occupational therapy, personal finance, financial independence, saving money, podcastlife, healthcare, frugal living, debt, how to money, ot practitioner, pour not poor, ot student, ot4lyfe, occupational therapy student, ot podcast no full 59     e86f6e83-8d83-47f4-9d41-5f55c66f467a I'm Bringin' Occupation Back 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
    ]]>     Wed, 1 Apr 2020 07:00:11 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/58 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
    ]]>     I'm Bringin' Occupation Back OT 4 Lyfe 00:26:23 Occupational therapy is a unique and broad profession and unfortunately because of this, it is often misrepresented and misunderstood. Many people outside of the profession do not understand who we are or what we do as occupational therapy practitioners. But we can’t expect others to understand what OT is if we as practitioners do not explain it in a way that it makes sense as a whole. So take a listen to find out why our typical way of explaining OT is out and how bringin’ occupation back will better promote and advocate for the profession of occupational therapy. Occupational therapy is a unique and broad profession and unfortunately because of this, it is often misrepresented and misunderstood. Many people outside of the profession do not understand who we are or what we do as occupational therapy practitioners. But we can’t expect others to understand what OT is if we as practitioners do not explain it in a way that it makes sense as a whole. So take a listen to find out why our typical way of explaining OT is out and how bringin’ occupation back will better promote and advocate for the profession of occupational therapy. otmonth, otdstudent, occupationaltherapist, occupationaltherapystudent, occupationbased, occupationaltherapy, otpractitioner, occupationaltherapymonth, ot4lyfeepisode, occupationaltherapyassistant, occupation, otstudent no full 58     bf3f5dea-18aa-42b5-b29b-1f6f8d1f6c04 Thoughts on COVID-19 with Sarah Putt 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 important conversations while not alarming others
    • Being on the same page with my family
    • Reflections of the changes from a business perspective
    • Keeping myself, my employee, and our clients and their families safe
    • Isolation and early intervention
    • Challenges and Benefits of Teletherapy
    • Mindset during this uncertain time
    • Importance of routines and structure for mental and physical health
    • We are are doing our part
    • Announcing “The OT Roundtable” podcast: http://theotroundtable.com/
    • Resources: https://ot4lyfe.com/best-of-occupational-therapy-03-18-2020/
    ]]>     Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:00:04 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/57 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 important conversations while not alarming others
    • Being on the same page with my family
    • Reflections of the changes from a business perspective
    • Keeping myself, my employee, and our clients and their families safe
    • Isolation and early intervention
    • Challenges and Benefits of Teletherapy
    • Mindset during this uncertain time
    • Importance of routines and structure for mental and physical health
    • We are are doing our part
    • Announcing “The OT Roundtable” podcast: http://theotroundtable.com/
    • Resources: https://ot4lyfe.com/best-of-occupational-therapy-03-18-2020/
    ]]>     Thoughts on COVID-19 with Sarah Putt OT 4 Lyfe 00:38:55 COVID-19 is on the forefront of everyone’s mind these days. And every day more and more information floods our screens and our conversations. In this episode, I took some time to reflect on some of the things that have been going on in my life and wanted to share them with you during this time of uncertainty. COVID-19 is on the forefront of everyone’s mind these days. And every day more and more information floods our screens and our conversations. In this episode, I took some time to reflect on some of the things that have been going on in my life and wanted to share them with you during this time of uncertainty. covid, coronaviruspandemic, otpodcast, occupationaltherapist, occupationaltherapystudent, coronavirus, occupationaltherapy, socialdistancingsaveslives, otpractitioner, occupationaldeprivation, ot4lyfeepisode, covid19, washyourhands, stayathome, occupationaltherapyassistant, ot4lyfe, stayhome, occupationaldisruption no full 57     8f47a8c6-835c-46cb-94bb-9761ef6c9ae9 Flourishing as an OT Practitioner Through Personal Experience with Mandy Chamberlain 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
    • Navigating her role from a personal and professional standpoint
    • The ripple effect of traumatic accidents and rehabilitation on families
    • Knowing when and how to make appropriate referrals
    • Advice for therapists working with people & their families who have experienced a brain injury
    • Advice for families and caregivers going through an acquired accident
    • Where her sister is now
    • The one thing she wished she knew during the time of the accident and initial rehab journey
    • Traumatic Brain Injury: Unmet Support Needs of Caregivers and Families in Florida: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3866264/
    • Seniors Flourish
    • If you have gone through anything similar, you can email Mandy at: mchamberlain@seniorsflourish.com

    Contact Mandy:

    Email: mchamberlain@seniorsflourish.com

    Website: http://seniorsflourish.com/

    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/seniorsflourish

    Instagram: https://www.instgram.com/seniorsflourish

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seniorsflourish

    ]]>     Mon, 9 Mar 2020 07:00:20 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/56 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
    • Navigating her role from a personal and professional standpoint
    • The ripple effect of traumatic accidents and rehabilitation on families
    • Knowing when and how to make appropriate referrals
    • Advice for therapists working with people & their families who have experienced a brain injury
    • Advice for families and caregivers going through an acquired accident
    • Where her sister is now
    • The one thing she wished she knew during the time of the accident and initial rehab journey
    • Traumatic Brain Injury: Unmet Support Needs of Caregivers and Families in Florida: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3866264/
    • Seniors Flourish
    • If you have gone through anything similar, you can email Mandy at: mchamberlain@seniorsflourish.com

    Contact Mandy:

    Email: mchamberlain@seniorsflourish.com

    Website: http://seniorsflourish.com/

    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/seniorsflourish

    Instagram: https://www.instgram.com/seniorsflourish

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seniorsflourish

    ]]>     Flourishing as an OT Practitioner Through Personal Experience with Mandy Chamberlain OT 4 Lyfe 00:58:16 Was there ever a personal experience had a profound impact on you as a practitioner? In today’s episode, Mandy Chamberlain, MOTR/L, occupational therapist and fellow OT podcaster, shares how an unexpected accident shaped her perspective as an occupational therapy practitioner and instilled in her the importance of family dynamics within the rehab process. Mandy details how she navigated this experience as both a family member and as a healthcare provider. She also shares pivotal advice that she learned and how it has influenced her as an OT practitioner. Was there ever a personal experience had a profound impact on you as a practitioner? In today’s episode, Mandy Chamberlain, MOTR/L, occupational therapist and fellow OT podcaster, shares how an unexpected accident shaped her perspective as an occupational therapy practitioner and instilled in her the importance of family dynamics within the rehab process. Mandy details how she navigated this experience as both a family member and as a healthcare provider. She also shares pivotal advice that she learned and how it has influenced her as an OT practitioner. family support, occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapist, traumatic brain injury, acquired brain injury, occupational therapy, ot practitioner, ot4lyfe, occupational therapy student, caregiver support, ot podcast no full 56     f1e28d93-f8d5-4bf2-83d1-dc541373f5dd Building Positive Foundations Through Collaboration with Connie Hunt 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 therapy coming out of school
    • Her experience of not feeling supported as a student
    • Supervisors need to take a step back to figure out where students at in that moment
    • Gauging students learning by asking questions as a supervisor
    • Having a student is not about what they can do for the supervisor, it is more about how the supervisor can help the student
    • Building positive foundations for students through responsible clinical supervision
    • Just because you are a good clinician, does not mean that you are a good supervisor
    • Getting feedback about what students like/dislike at other fieldwork sites to guide your site
    • Connie’s book series: Hello Mouth, Hello Hands, and Hello Feet
    • R2D2
    • Resources for Fieldwork Educators:

     

    Buy the Hello Series Books: https://positivefoundationspublishing.com/

     

    Contact Connie:

    Email: conniehunt@positivefoundationsforkids.com

    Website: http://www.positivefoundationsforkids.com

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConnieHuntSLP

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positivefoundations/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/positivefoundationsforkids/

    ]]>     Mon, 24 Feb 2020 04:58:06 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/55 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 therapy coming out of school
    • Her experience of not feeling supported as a student
    • Supervisors need to take a step back to figure out where students at in that moment
    • Gauging students learning by asking questions as a supervisor
    • Having a student is not about what they can do for the supervisor, it is more about how the supervisor can help the student
    • Building positive foundations for students through responsible clinical supervision
    • Just because you are a good clinician, does not mean that you are a good supervisor
    • Getting feedback about what students like/dislike at other fieldwork sites to guide your site
    • Connie’s book series: Hello Mouth, Hello Hands, and Hello Feet
    • R2D2
    • Resources for Fieldwork Educators:

     

    Buy the Hello Series Books: https://positivefoundationspublishing.com/

     

    Contact Connie:

    Email: conniehunt@positivefoundationsforkids.com

    Website: http://www.positivefoundationsforkids.com

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConnieHuntSLP

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positivefoundations/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/positivefoundationsforkids/

    ]]>     Building Positive Foundations Through Collaboration with Connie Hunt OT 4 Lyfe 01:31:00 We can learn so much from collaboration within healthcare. As a speech and language pathologist, Connie Hunt, MS, CCC-SLP learned early on in her career the importance of collaboration between therapists and other healthcare professionals (i.e. speech and OT), with students and supervisors, as well as with the clients and their families. Connie is a firm believer in building positive foundations through collaboration, so therapists can make the largest difference in the lives of their clients, colleagues, and students. We can learn so much from collaboration within healthcare. As a speech and language pathologist, Connie Hunt, MS, CCC-SLP learned early on in her career the importance of collaboration between therapists and other healthcare professionals (i.e. speech and OT), with students and supervisors, as well as with the clients and their families. Connie is a firm believer in building positive foundations through collaboration, so therapists can make the largest difference in the lives of their clients, colleagues, and students. collaboration, fieldwork, occupational therapy assistant, slp, occupational therapist, inclusive books, children’s books, special education, occupational therapy, swallowing, podcastlife, healthcare, speech language pathologist, inclusion, ot practitioner, books, ot student, ot4lyfe, interprofessional collaboration, occupational therapy student, ot podcast, feeding no full 55     637c92aa-d122-40fb-aa43-aedb19cff99a Diverse OT: Leadership and Advocacy for Minorities in Healthcare with Michelle DeJesus Michelle and Sarah discuss: 

    Contact Michelle:

    Instagram: instagram.com/michelled_ot

    Website: michelledot.com

    ]]>     Mon, 10 Feb 2020 08:00:06 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/54 Michelle and Sarah discuss: 

    Contact Michelle:

    Instagram: instagram.com/michelled_ot

    Website: michelledot.com

    ]]>     Diverse OT: Leadership and Advocacy for Minorities in Healthcare with Michelle DeJesus OT 4 Lyfe 01:00:34 According to statistics, minorities are underrepresented within healthcare professions. Having grown up with immigrant parents and having to translate for them during medical appointments, Michelle DeJesus, MS, OTR/L has seen first hand the impact this lack of diversity in medicine has on minorities. As a student, she noticed a lack of representation and numerous health disparities impacting both practitioners and clients alike. Now as an OT practitioner, she now uses her experience to promote leadership and advocacy for minorities in all aspects of the healthcare system. According to statistics, minorities are underrepresented within healthcare professions. Having grown up with immigrant parents and having to translate for them during medical appointments, Michelle DeJesus, MS, OTR/L has seen first hand the impact this lack of diversity in medicine has on minorities. As a student, she noticed a lack of representation and numerous health disparities impacting both practitioners and clients alike. Now as an OT practitioner, she now uses her experience to promote leadership and advocacy for minorities in all aspects of the healthcare system. occupational therapy assistant, latinas in healthcare, occupational therapist, cultural competence, minorities in medicine, leadership, advocacy, occupational therapy, podcastlife, healthcare, diversify healthcare, ot practitioner, hispanics in healthcare, ot student, women in medicine, ot4lyfe, occupational therapy student, diversity, ot podcast no full 54     d9a30852-4c65-4a10-996f-8ae43a6ee7f6 Thinking and Learning Through an Occupational Lens with Brock Cook 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 he came to think about things differently
    • Empowering his students to think for themselves
    • The fear of failure
    • Taking a step back to realize where you are
    • Episode with Sarah’s first supervisor- Inspiration, Sensory Integration and Zen with Roxie Fernandez: https://ot4lyfe.com/1/
    • How being in academia has impacted his own view on learning
    • Where he wants to see the profession of occupational therapy go in the future
    • Brock’s episode with Professor Gail Whiteford: http://www.brockcook.com/024/
    • What Brock has learned from podcasting
    • The episode Brock talks about that pushed him way outside his comfort zone: http://www.brockcook.com/063/
    • List of Occupational Therapy Podcasts: http://www.otpodcasts.com/
    • #OTTalk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hashtag/ottalk

    Contact Brock:

    Website: http://www.occupiedpodcast.com

    Email: brock.cook@me.com

    Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/brockcookOT

    Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/occupiedpodcast

    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/occupiedpodcast

     

    ]]>     Mon, 27 Jan 2020 08:00:11 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/53 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 he came to think about things differently
    • Empowering his students to think for themselves
    • The fear of failure
    • Taking a step back to realize where you are
    • Episode with Sarah’s first supervisor- Inspiration, Sensory Integration and Zen with Roxie Fernandez: https://ot4lyfe.com/1/
    • How being in academia has impacted his own view on learning
    • Where he wants to see the profession of occupational therapy go in the future
    • Brock’s episode with Professor Gail Whiteford: http://www.brockcook.com/024/
    • What Brock has learned from podcasting
    • The episode Brock talks about that pushed him way outside his comfort zone: http://www.brockcook.com/063/
    • List of Occupational Therapy Podcasts: http://www.otpodcasts.com/
    • #OTTalk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hashtag/ottalk

    Contact Brock:

    Website: http://www.occupiedpodcast.com

    Email: brock.cook@me.com

    Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/brockcookOT

    Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/occupiedpodcast

    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/occupiedpodcast

     

    ]]>     Thinking and Learning Through an Occupational Lens with Brock Cook OT 4 Lyfe 01:21:30 Within the profession of occupational therapy, being a lifelong learner tends to be one of the phrases that comes up time and time again. And it is super important as OT practitioners that we uphold this mindset to continue learning and building our knowledge throughout our career. On today’s episode, Brock Cook and I dive deep into aspects of thinking and learning. We chat about how people learn, building self-awareness, the fear of failure, and how to empower OT practitioners and students to think for themselves. Brock shares how his OT journey has influenced his own learning and how his podcast Occupied continues to spread learning and knowledge for the occupational therapy profession. Within the profession of occupational therapy, being a lifelong learner tends to be one of the phrases that comes up time and time again. And it is super important as OT practitioners that we uphold this mindset to continue learning and building our knowledge throughout our career. On today’s episode, Brock Cook and I dive deep into aspects of thinking and learning. We chat about how people learn, building self-awareness, the fear of failure, and how to empower OT practitioners and students to think for themselves. Brock shares how his OT journey has influenced his own learning and how his podcast Occupied continues to spread learning and knowledge for the occupational therapy profession. occupational therapy assistant, self awareness, occupational therapist, mental health, life long learner, thinking, occupational therapy, australia, ot practitioner, ot4lyfe, occupational therapy student, ot podcast, learning, coriander no full 53     cf303dbf-fe11-4181-94dc-b816a053f453 Bunnies and Ducks and Llamas, Oh My! with Mona Sams 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://ot4lyfe.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/llamaOT.pdf
    • How she got interested in using llamas in therapy
    • Using llama hair for crafts
    • How she structures her sessions
    • Other considerations for using animals in therapy
    • The interconnectedness of all animals

    Website: http://www.ctcroanoke.org/

    Email: creativetherapycare@gmail.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CTCMonasArk/

    ]]>     Mon, 23 Dec 2019 08:00:03 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/52 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://ot4lyfe.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/llamaOT.pdf
    • How she got interested in using llamas in therapy
    • Using llama hair for crafts
    • How she structures her sessions
    • Other considerations for using animals in therapy
    • The interconnectedness of all animals

    Website: http://www.ctcroanoke.org/

    Email: creativetherapycare@gmail.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CTCMonasArk/

    ]]>     Bunnies and Ducks and Llamas, Oh My! with Mona Sams OT 4 Lyfe 00:46:56 Ever incorporated llamas into your occupational therapy sessions before? Our guest today, Mona Sams, OTR/L, has llamas, as well as a host of other animals that she incorporates into her OT practice. In the interview, Mona shares how she first got interested integrating animals in her OT sessions and why llamas are so effective in therapy. She highlights how she not only has her clients work with the llamas directing them through obstacle courses, but that she also has them do crafts with their hair fibers, thus addressing so many different skills across the board. Be prepared, Mona recounts a few stories about her clients and animals that are sure to melt your heart. Ever incorporated llamas into your occupational therapy sessions before? Our guest today, Mona Sams, OTR/L, has llamas, as well as a host of other animals that she incorporates into her OT practice. In the interview, Mona shares how she first got interested integrating animals in her OT sessions and why llamas are so effective in therapy. She highlights how she not only has her clients work with the llamas directing them through obstacle courses, but that she also has them do crafts with their hair fibers, thus addressing so many different skills across the board. Be prepared, Mona recounts a few stories about her clients and animals that are sure to melt your heart. occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapist, human animal bond, llama, occupational therapy, llama llama, podcastlife, healthcare, animal assisted therapy, ot practitioner, aat, ot4lyfe, occupational therapy student, ot podcast, red pajama no full 52     896ac8c7-9022-4925-a72c-68b2c1cea98c Early Intervention with an OT Mom with Danielle Delorenzo 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 parents that something is wrong
    • Caregiver dyad and regulation
    • How having a child in early intervention has impacted her as a therapist
    • Parental guilt
    • Being present in the moment through mindfulness
    • Value of working with the parents and families in early intervention
    • Being an expert means being a life long learner
    • Questions she had from the mom side
    • Dealing with people staring at our kids when we are out in public
    • Using video-taping to facilitate therapy and parental education
    • One piece of advice for therapists?
    • Her blog Mornings with an OT Mom: https://morningswithanotmom.com/
    • Her episode on the OT Schoolhouse Podcast: https://www.otschoolhouse.com/episode38

    Email: morningswithanotmom@gmail.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mornings.with.an.ot.mom/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morningswithanotmom/

    Website: https://morningswithanotmom.com/

    ]]>     Mon, 9 Dec 2019 08:00:16 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/51 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 parents that something is wrong
    • Caregiver dyad and regulation
    • How having a child in early intervention has impacted her as a therapist
    • Parental guilt
    • Being present in the moment through mindfulness
    • Value of working with the parents and families in early intervention
    • Being an expert means being a life long learner
    • Questions she had from the mom side
    • Dealing with people staring at our kids when we are out in public
    • Using video-taping to facilitate therapy and parental education
    • One piece of advice for therapists?
    • Her blog Mornings with an OT Mom: https://morningswithanotmom.com/
    • Her episode on the OT Schoolhouse Podcast: https://www.otschoolhouse.com/episode38

    Email: morningswithanotmom@gmail.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mornings.with.an.ot.mom/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morningswithanotmom/

    Website: https://morningswithanotmom.com/

    ]]>     Early Intervention with an OT Mom with Danielle Delorenzo OT 4 Lyfe 01:46:25 What happens when your clinical world and your personal world collide? Danielle Delorenzo, OTR/L joins the show today to talk about just that. Danielle is an occupational therapist with over 20 years experience working in early intervention (EI). But this time she was not the one conducting the evaluation. Rather she was the parent bringing in her 2 year old son to be evaluated due to concerns with his development. Danielle shares her journey from navigating EI as a parent, juggling the roles of being a mom and a pediatric therapist, as well as how having a child in early intervention has impacted her as a therapist. She offers up amazing advice from her own experiences to help occupational therapists provide the best care they possibly can. What happens when your clinical world and your personal world collide? Danielle Delorenzo, OTR/L joins the show today to talk about just that. Danielle is an occupational therapist with over 20 years experience working in early intervention (EI). But this time she was not the one conducting the evaluation. Rather she was the parent bringing in her 2 year old son to be evaluated due to concerns with his development. Danielle shares her journey from navigating EI as a parent, juggling the roles of being a mom and a pediatric therapist, as well as how having a child in early intervention has impacted her as a therapist. She offers up amazing advice from her own experiences to help occupational therapists provide the best care they possibly can. early intervention, special needs, ei therapist, occupational therapy assistant, development, occupational therapist, occupational therapy, podcastlife, healthcare, mindfulness, ot practitioner, ot4lyfe, occupational therapy student, ot podcast no full 51     b756cf09-709e-4d79-adfe-eaf536592af2 A Year in the Lyfe Mentioned episodes: 

    If you have any reflections, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. You can find me at my 

    Email at sarah@ot4lyfe.com

    Instagram: @ot.4.lyfe: https://www.instagram.com/ot.4.lyfe/

    Twitter: @ot4lyfe: https://twitter.com/ot4lyfe

    Facebook: ot4lyfe: https://www.facebook.com/ot4lyfe

    Youtube: ot4lyfe: 

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfFF2ukMIUASrAJWi0xd4ug

    ]]>     Mon, 25 Nov 2019 08:00:33 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/50 Mentioned episodes: 

    If you have any reflections, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. You can find me at my 

    Email at sarah@ot4lyfe.com

    Instagram: @ot.4.lyfe: https://www.instagram.com/ot.4.lyfe/

    Twitter: @ot4lyfe: https://twitter.com/ot4lyfe

    Facebook: ot4lyfe: https://www.facebook.com/ot4lyfe

    Youtube: ot4lyfe: 

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfFF2ukMIUASrAJWi0xd4ug

    ]]>     A Year in the Lyfe OT 4 Lyfe 00:48:39 Today marks episode 50 of the OT 4 Lyfe podcast! Being that today’s episode is a big milestone, we’re doing something fun to celebrate. To date, there have been over 50 interviews on the show and they range from a host of interests, backgrounds, and practice areas. We’ve had on occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, OT and OTA students, and a few non-OT professionals because collaboration between professions is super important. So to celebrate episode 50, we’ll be sharing some clips from some of these amazing guests. The clips were chosen because they really stood out as pivotal aspects within our profession as a whole. They were inspiring and insightful and share glimpses into the all around fantastic people who make up our profession. Thanks so much for being a part of this podcasting journey and I hope you enjoy episode 50! Today marks episode 50 of the OT 4 Lyfe podcast! Being that today’s episode is a big milestone, we’re doing something fun to celebrate. To date, there have been over 50 interviews on the show and they range from a host of interests, backgrounds, and practice areas. We’ve had on occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, OT and OTA students, and a few non-OT professionals because collaboration between professions is super important. So to celebrate episode 50, we’ll be sharing some clips from some of these amazing guests. The clips were chosen because they really stood out as pivotal aspects within our profession as a whole. They were inspiring and insightful and share glimpses into the all around fantastic people who make up our profession. Thanks so much for being a part of this podcasting journey and I hope you enjoy episode 50! occupational therapy awareness, therapy, occupational therapy assistant, ot, occupational therapy rocks, evidenced based, podcast life, client centered practice, rehabilitation, occupational therapy, healthcare, inclusion, ot practitioner, occupational therapy life, ot4lyfe, occupational therapy student, ot podcast no full 50     be226eea-0503-4f28-9f31-f9a76400a344 Living Life One Day at a Time with TaeJun Lee 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 friends thinking that he might also have a brain injury
    • Getting better one day at a time
    • Why he preferred to go to physical therapy over occupational therapy
    • Progression of his recovery, sensation, and movement
    • His willingness to work and fail in order to make progress in therapy
    • Spent about 5 months with little to no movement 
    • Overcoming the trauma and the injury 
    • Transitioning to going home
    • Continuing his therapy and rehabilitation on his own
    • His path into becoming a COTA/L
    • How his accident and personal experience with therapy has influenced him as a therapist
    • Finding a job with a disability
    • Recognizing his physical limitations and using other ways to manage his treatment sessions
    • His progression of interests in fall prevention, pain, kinesiotaping, movement, soft tissue, technology and apps, assistive technology, ergonomics of video gamers
    • Importance of collaboration
    • His healthcare collective 
    • His blog- One Day at a Time 365: http://www.onedayatatime365.org/

    Connect with TJ:

    Email: taejun.lee@gmail.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teejaylee

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taejunlee

    Twitch: Twitch.tv/jeetsu

    ]]>     Mon, 11 Nov 2019 08:00:05 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/49 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 friends thinking that he might also have a brain injury
    • Getting better one day at a time
    • Why he preferred to go to physical therapy over occupational therapy
    • Progression of his recovery, sensation, and movement
    • His willingness to work and fail in order to make progress in therapy
    • Spent about 5 months with little to no movement 
    • Overcoming the trauma and the injury 
    • Transitioning to going home
    • Continuing his therapy and rehabilitation on his own
    • His path into becoming a COTA/L
    • How his accident and personal experience with therapy has influenced him as a therapist
    • Finding a job with a disability
    • Recognizing his physical limitations and using other ways to manage his treatment sessions
    • His progression of interests in fall prevention, pain, kinesiotaping, movement, soft tissue, technology and apps, assistive technology, ergonomics of video gamers
    • Importance of collaboration
    • His healthcare collective 
    • His blog- One Day at a Time 365: http://www.onedayatatime365.org/

    Connect with TJ:

    Email: taejun.lee@gmail.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teejaylee

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taejunlee

    Twitch: Twitch.tv/jeetsu

    ]]>     Living Life One Day at a Time with TaeJun Lee OT 4 Lyfe 01:17:26 A car crash left TaeJun (TJ) with an incomplete C4-C5 spinal cord injury and less than a 5% chance of ever walking again. But with support from his family and friends and his willingness to put in the work, TJ was determined to not let his injury hold him back. In the show today, TJ Lee, COTA/L shares his journey from accident to recovery and how that led him to the field of occupational therapy. He reflects on how his experience has impacted him as a practitioner and has influenced him towards various interests within the field including working with fall prevention, pain and movement, assistive technology, ergonomics with video gamers, and working with a team of specialists in a healthcare collective to work with dancers. Through his work as a certified occupational therapy assistant, advocating for disability awareness through his blog, and being an adaptive athlete who competes in obstacle course races throughout the country, TJ truly lives his life to the fullest, one day at a time and works to instill the same mindset for his clients. A car crash left TaeJun (TJ) with an incomplete C4-C5 spinal cord injury and less than a 5% chance of ever walking again. But with support from his family and friends and his willingness to put in the work, TJ was determined to not let his injury hold him back. In the show today, TJ Lee, COTA/L shares his journey from accident to recovery and how that led him to the field of occupational therapy. He reflects on how his experience has impacted him as a practitioner and has influenced him towards various interests within the field including working with fall prevention, pain and movement, assistive technology, ergonomics with video gamers, and working with a team of specialists in a healthcare collective to work with dancers. Through his work as a certified occupational therapy assistant, advocating for disability awareness through his blog, and being an adaptive athlete who competes in obstacle course races throughout the country, TJ truly lives his life to the fullest, one day at a time and works to instill the same mindset for his clients. rocktape, sci, spinal cord injury, occupational therapy assistant, adaptive, adaptive gamer, adaptive athlete, assistive technology, occupational therapy, podcastlife, healthcare, person with disability, inclusion, ot practitioner, ot4lyfe, occupational therapy student, able gamers, ot podcast no full 49     a2b08072-e940-4214-81d4-d490bb6d46c1 Sensory Integration and the Transformation From Clinic to Home with Laura Petix 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
    • Bridging the gap between working in the clinic environment and home or school
    • Using the just right challenge for the kids and when providing strategies for the parents
    • How she structures her sensory treatments
    • Following the child’s lead
    • Celebrating the small wins
    • Her path into OT 
    • Her journey with sensory difficulties with her daughter
    • How she navigates being an OT and a mom
    • The impact of being a parent of a child with sensory needs on her practice as an OT
    • Advice for therapists
    • What is the meaning behind the name The OT Butterfly?
    • Teachers Pay Teachers- The OT Butterfly: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Ot-Butterfly
    • Classroom Sensory Strategies Guidebook: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Sensory-Strategies-Editable-Guidebook-for-Teachers-4704627

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theotbutterfly

    Website: https://www.theotbutterfly.com

    ]]>     Mon, 21 Oct 2019 07:00:06 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/48 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
    • Bridging the gap between working in the clinic environment and home or school
    • Using the just right challenge for the kids and when providing strategies for the parents
    • How she structures her sensory treatments
    • Following the child’s lead
    • Celebrating the small wins
    • Her path into OT 
    • Her journey with sensory difficulties with her daughter
    • How she navigates being an OT and a mom
    • The impact of being a parent of a child with sensory needs on her practice as an OT
    • Advice for therapists
    • What is the meaning behind the name The OT Butterfly?
    • Teachers Pay Teachers- The OT Butterfly: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Ot-Butterfly
    • Classroom Sensory Strategies Guidebook: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Sensory-Strategies-Editable-Guidebook-for-Teachers-4704627

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theotbutterfly

    Website: https://www.theotbutterfly.com

    ]]>     Sensory Integration and the Transformation From Clinic to Home with Laura Petix OT 4 Lyfe 01:32:53 People are sensory beings and all day everyday our bodies are hard at work processing the sensory stimuli that exists in our world. Some of us are sensitive to sensory input and may shy away from certain types of stimuli, while others might crave input and go out of their way to seek it out. Problems within the sensory systems occur when people have difficulty processing and integrating the information which leads to negative effects on how people function within their daily lives. Laura Petix, MS, OTR/L joins the show today to talk about all things sensory. She shares her role as an occupational therapist working within a sensory gym and the importance of educating parents to explain what sensory integration is and how it affects development. We dive deep into how to bridge the gap between providing therapy in a sensory clinic and how best to facilitate carry over for the clients at home, school and in the community. In addition to her work as an occupational therapist working in pediatrics, Laura also shares her personal journey as a mom with a child who has sensory needs and how this has impacted her practice. To hear more from Laura, you can follow her @TheOTButterfly. People are sensory beings and all day everyday our bodies are hard at work processing the sensory stimuli that exists in our world. Some of us are sensitive to sensory input and may shy away from certain types of stimuli, while others might crave input and go out of their way to seek it out. Problems within the sensory systems occur when people have difficulty processing and integrating the information which leads to negative effects on how people function within their daily lives. Laura Petix, MS, OTR/L joins the show today to talk about all things sensory. She shares her role as an occupational therapist working within a sensory gym and the importance of educating parents to explain what sensory integration is and how it affects development. We dive deep into how to bridge the gap between providing therapy in a sensory clinic and how best to facilitate carry over for the clients at home, school and in the community. In addition to her work as an occupational therapist working in pediatrics, Laura also shares her personal journey as a mom with a child who has sensory needs and how this has impacted her practice. To hear more from Laura, you can follow her @TheOTButterfly. proprioception, occupational therapy assistant, pediatric ot, sensory strategies, school based ot, occupational therapist, clinic based ot, occupational therapy, peds ot, tactile, sensory integration, sensory modulation, vestibular, ot practitioner, sensory processing, ot4lyfe, occupational therapy student, ot podcast no full 48     7d460f2f-40e8-4614-9b12-7bb8a22cbc48 From OT School to New Grad OT with Jordan McCauley Sarah and Jordan discuss: 

    • Today is a big day, why is that?
    • Experiencing back to back fieldworks
    • When did he find out about OT?
    • How the Level 1 Fieldworks were integrating within his program
    • One thing he wished he knew going into his level 2 fieldworks
    • Realization of balancing life with fieldwork
    • Challenges he faced during his rotations
    • Managing self-care
    • Resources for Level 2 students
    • Importance of community 
    • OT Exam study resources
    • What’s next for him?
    • His capstone project trip to Guatemala

    Find more Resources here: https://ot4lyfe.com/resources/

    Follow Jordan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanot_/

    ]]>     Tue, 8 Oct 2019 07:00:11 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/47 Sarah and Jordan discuss: 

    • Today is a big day, why is that?
    • Experiencing back to back fieldworks
    • When did he find out about OT?
    • How the Level 1 Fieldworks were integrating within his program
    • One thing he wished he knew going into his level 2 fieldworks
    • Realization of balancing life with fieldwork
    • Challenges he faced during his rotations
    • Managing self-care
    • Resources for Level 2 students
    • Importance of community 
    • OT Exam study resources
    • What’s next for him?
    • His capstone project trip to Guatemala

    Find more Resources here: https://ot4lyfe.com/resources/

    Follow Jordan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanot_/

    ]]>     From OT School to New Grad OT with Jordan McCauley OT 4 Lyfe 01:24:03 OT school is over. All assignments have been turned in, fieldworks have been completed, and graduation has come and gone. The transition from OT student to new grad OT is a busy time, full of challenges, learning, and pushing oneself outside of their comfort. Jordan McCauley, OTR/L joins the show today to share his journey from finding out about the occupational therapy profession, to his time as an OT student in the classroom and during his fieldwork, and then to his current role as a new grad occupational therapist. He discusses how he balances life with fieldwork and studying, challenges that he faced during his OT program, and the importance of having a community around him to support him through this process. Listen to the very end of the episode to hear about his amazing capstone project working in Guatemala. OT school is over. All assignments have been turned in, fieldworks have been completed, and graduation has come and gone. The transition from OT student to new grad OT is a busy time, full of challenges, learning, and pushing oneself outside of their comfort. Jordan McCauley, OTR/L joins the show today to share his journey from finding out about the occupational therapy profession, to his time as an OT student in the classroom and during his fieldwork, and then to his current role as a new grad occupational therapist. He discusses how he balances life with fieldwork and studying, challenges that he faced during his OT program, and the importance of having a community around him to support him through this process. Listen to the very end of the episode to hear about his amazing capstone project working in Guatemala. occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapist, occupational therapy, podcastlife, healthcare, ot practitioner, ot4lyfe, occupational therapy student, ot podcast no full 47     e76429e0-8083-4f25-95e9-8cc5f74574e8 Fieldwork is Over: Now What?- OTA Fieldwork: Part 4 of 4 Chantal, EJ, and Sarah discuss:

    ]]>     Mon, 30 Sep 2019 07:00:16 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/46 Chantal, EJ, and Sarah discuss:

    ]]>     Fieldwork is Over: Now What?- OTA Fieldwork: Part 4 of 4 OT 4 Lyfe 01:11:18 Fieldwork is over. So much as happened. Lots of observing, learning, researching, preparing, doing, reflecting, and the list goes on and on. In eight short weeks, the students, Ijeoma Ikpeze and Chantal Sendall, went from students to entry level proficient within the mental health setting. In the last episode of the OTA fieldwork series, the girls reflect on their experience and everything that has happened in their last fieldwork rotation. They discuss the biggest hurdles they faced and skills that they feel they need to continue to work on. They also share tips and tricks, as well provide advice for current students to excel in their fieldwork. Fieldwork is over. So much as happened. Lots of observing, learning, researching, preparing, doing, reflecting, and the list goes on and on. In eight short weeks, the students, Ijeoma Ikpeze and Chantal Sendall, went from students to entry level proficient within the mental health setting. In the last episode of the OTA fieldwork series, the girls reflect on their experience and everything that has happened in their last fieldwork rotation. They discuss the biggest hurdles they faced and skills that they feel they need to continue to work on. They also share tips and tricks, as well provide advice for current students to excel in their fieldwork. fieldwork, occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapist, ot school, occupational therapy, level 2 fieldwork, ota, mot, podcastlife, healthcare, ot practitioner, ot student, ot4lyfe, occupational therapy student, ot podcast, otd no full 46     a6ee938f-5efc-461b-9da4-bc9ff86e8406 Midterm Evaluations and the Final Weeks of Placement - OTA Fieldwork: Part 3 of 4 Chantal, EJ, and Sarah discuss:

    • Their current feelings heading into the last 2 weeks of fieldwork
    • Feelings about midterm scoring
    • What going through the midterm looked like
    • Importance of self reflection during fieldwork
    • What their day-to-day looks like in fieldwork
    • The importance of having other students with you on fieldwork
    • Practice supervision for OT and OTA students
    • Reflections on expectations and managing the role of the student
    • Becoming your own therapist and not just an imitation of your supervisor
    • The last two weeks of fieldwork and beyond
    • Finding a job as a new grad
    ]]>     Mon, 23 Sep 2019 13:53:17 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/44 Chantal, EJ, and Sarah discuss:

    • Their current feelings heading into the last 2 weeks of fieldwork
    • Feelings about midterm scoring
    • What going through the midterm looked like
    • Importance of self reflection during fieldwork
    • What their day-to-day looks like in fieldwork
    • The importance of having other students with you on fieldwork
    • Practice supervision for OT and OTA students
    • Reflections on expectations and managing the role of the student
    • Becoming your own therapist and not just an imitation of your supervisor
    • The last two weeks of fieldwork and beyond
    • Finding a job as a new grad
    ]]>     Midterm Evaluations and the Final Weeks of Placement - OTA Fieldwork: Part 3 of 4 OT 4 Lyfe 01:02:53 During the middle of fieldwork, students and their supervisors complete the midterm evaluation and discuss progress over the first half of the student’s placement. They address any areas that need continued growth and set goals for the student to successfully complete their level II fieldwork. The students begin managing full caseloads and taking over responsibilities necessary for entry level practice. This is the third episode of the OTA student series where we follow two occupational therapy assistant students Ijeoma Ikpeze and Chantal Sendall throughout their last level 2 fieldwork placements. In this episode, the girls share how their midterms went, what their schedules look like now, as well as assess their feelings as fieldwork is ending. During the middle of fieldwork, students and their supervisors complete the midterm evaluation and discuss progress over the first half of the student’s placement. They address any areas that need continued growth and set goals for the student to successfully complete their level II fieldwork. The students begin managing full caseloads and taking over responsibilities necessary for entry level practice. This is the third episode of the OTA student series where we follow two occupational therapy assistant students Ijeoma Ikpeze and Chantal Sendall throughout their last level 2 fieldwork placements. In this episode, the girls share how their midterms went, what their schedules look like now, as well as assess their feelings as fieldwork is ending. fieldwork, occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapist, ot school, occupational therapy, level 2 fieldwork, ota, mot, podcastlife, healthcare, ot practitioner, ot student, ot4lyfe, occupational therapy student, ot podcast, otd no full 45     6db61dd4-d2a6-4636-9050-e62d709de1be From Observation to Taking the Lead - OTA Fieldwork: Part 2 of 4 EJ, Chantal, and Sarah discuss:

    • How they feel after completing 3 weeks of fieldwork
    • Shifting from observing to leading their own groups
    • Distinguishing OTs unique value in mental health services
    • What to do when your treatment plan backfires?
    • Therapeutic use of self
    • Learning to read the patients
    • Daily and momentary goals
    • How their days are structured
    • Differences in supervision
    • The emotional toll of working in mental health
    • The role of our own biases
    • Changes in responsibilities expected in the next few weeks of fieldwork
    • Advice for students going into fieldwork
    ]]>     Mon, 16 Sep 2019 07:00:08 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/44 EJ, Chantal, and Sarah discuss:

    • How they feel after completing 3 weeks of fieldwork
    • Shifting from observing to leading their own groups
    • Distinguishing OTs unique value in mental health services
    • What to do when your treatment plan backfires?
    • Therapeutic use of self
    • Learning to read the patients
    • Daily and momentary goals
    • How their days are structured
    • Differences in supervision
    • The emotional toll of working in mental health
    • The role of our own biases
    • Changes in responsibilities expected in the next few weeks of fieldwork
    • Advice for students going into fieldwork
    ]]>     From Observation to Taking the Lead - OTA Fieldwork: Part 2 of 4 OT 4 Lyfe 00:58:03 During the first few weeks of fieldwork, OT and OTA students get exposed to the practice area, common diagnoses, treatment activities and modalities, as well as the team that they will be working with throughout their placement. Students start with observing their supervisors and other therapists at the site, then begin assisting in the treatment sessions and evaluations, and ultimately start taking the lead for their assigned caseload. This is the second episode of the OTA student series where we follow two occupational therapy assistant students Ijeoma Ikpeze and Chantal Sendall throughout their last level 2 fieldwork placements. In this episode, the girls share how their experience is going in the first three weeks, including what their days and supervision looks like, as well as specific challenges that they have encountered. This episode is for any OT and OTA students or future students, practicing clinicians, and fieldwork educators. During the first few weeks of fieldwork, OT and OTA students get exposed to the practice area, common diagnoses, treatment activities and modalities, as well as the team that they will be working with throughout their placement. Students start with observing their supervisors and other therapists at the site, then begin assisting in the treatment sessions and evaluations, and ultimately start taking the lead for their assigned caseload. This is the second episode of the OTA student series where we follow two occupational therapy assistant students Ijeoma Ikpeze and Chantal Sendall throughout their last level 2 fieldwork placements. In this episode, the girls share how their experience is going in the first three weeks, including what their days and supervision looks like, as well as specific challenges that they have encountered. This episode is for any OT and OTA students or future students, practicing clinicians, and fieldwork educators. fieldwork, occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapist, ot school, occupational therapy, level 2 fieldwork, ota, mot, podcastlife, healthcare, ot practitioner, ot student, ot4lyfe, occupational therapy student, ot podcast, otd no full 44     1e88cfb0-b2ed-4875-810e-72d9e92fd713 Preparing for the Challenge - OTA Fieldwork: Part 1 of 4 EJ, Chantal, and Sarah discuss:

    • Their previous level 2 fieldwork placement
    • Getting experience in many practice areas as an OT student
    • Hardest parts of their first fieldwork placement
    • Challenges with documentation and relating the treatments to the big picture
    • Transitioning from classroom to clinical practice
    • Learning to take chances and not be afraid to make mistakes
    • Preparing for their next Level 2 placements in mental health
    • Having fieldworks back to back
    • Excitement and nerves going into their last placement
    • What they are most excited about and what they are most nervous about
    • Importance of developing an open line of communication with your supervisors
    • The students’ perceived strengths and weakness going into fieldwork
    • Being resourceful when not knowing the answers
    • How to be a good student
    • The importance of asking questions
    • Differences between OTA and OT fieldwork
    • Advocating for yourself as an OTA student
    • Social media resources for OT and OTA students
    ]]>     Tue, 10 Sep 2019 07:00:04 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/43 EJ, Chantal, and Sarah discuss:

    • Their previous level 2 fieldwork placement
    • Getting experience in many practice areas as an OT student
    • Hardest parts of their first fieldwork placement
    • Challenges with documentation and relating the treatments to the big picture
    • Transitioning from classroom to clinical practice
    • Learning to take chances and not be afraid to make mistakes
    • Preparing for their next Level 2 placements in mental health
    • Having fieldworks back to back
    • Excitement and nerves going into their last placement
    • What they are most excited about and what they are most nervous about
    • Importance of developing an open line of communication with your supervisors
    • The students’ perceived strengths and weakness going into fieldwork
    • Being resourceful when not knowing the answers
    • How to be a good student
    • The importance of asking questions
    • Differences between OTA and OT fieldwork
    • Advocating for yourself as an OTA student
    • Social media resources for OT and OTA students
    ]]>     Preparing for the Challenge - OTA Fieldwork: Part 1 of 4 OT 4 Lyfe 01:38:09 Once all the coursework is completed, occupational therapy students start their level 2 fieldworks to gain hands-on, clinical experience in various practice areas. Over the course of a few short months, students take on the challenge of going from observation to entry-level practitioner. This episode is the first in a 4 part series where we follow two occupational therapy assistant students from Erie Community College throughout the last of the level 2 fieldwork placements. Ijeoma Ikpeze and Chantal Sendall dive deep into their experiences as an OTA student and open up about their excitement and nervousness as their last fieldwork is about to begin. If you’re an OT student or future OT student, this series should not be missed. If you’re a clinician and have been considering taking a student or are a current fieldwork educator, this series will give you a first hand glimpse of what students go through during fieldwork. Once all the coursework is completed, occupational therapy students start their level 2 fieldworks to gain hands-on, clinical experience in various practice areas. Over the course of a few short months, students take on the challenge of going from observation to entry-level practitioner. This episode is the first in a 4 part series where we follow two occupational therapy assistant students from Erie Community College throughout the last of the level 2 fieldwork placements. Ijeoma Ikpeze and Chantal Sendall dive deep into their experiences as an OTA student and open up about their excitement and nervousness as their last fieldwork is about to begin. If you’re an OT student or future OT student, this series should not be missed. If you’re a clinician and have been considering taking a student or are a current fieldwork educator, this series will give you a first hand glimpse of what students go through during fieldwork. fieldwork, occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapist, ot school, occupational therapy, level 2 fieldwork, ota, mot, podcastlife, healthcare, ot practitioner, ot student, ot4lyfe, occupational therapy student, ot podcast, otd no full 43     f163d2d6-77a5-47de-948f-db6d936b3fd3 OT School: From Classroom to Level 2 Fieldwork Bianca, Kat, Celia and Sarah discuss:

    ]]>     Mon, 2 Sep 2019 07:00:04 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/42 Bianca, Kat, Celia and Sarah discuss:

    ]]>     OT School: From Classroom to Level 2 Fieldwork OT 4 Lyfe 01:13:59 Occupational therapy school is quite a journey. From the multitude of classes, to Level 1 fieldwork experiences, all the midterms and finals, and the practical exams along the way. Just making it through the program is a feat in itself. Then comes the Level 2 fieldworks which take people from being students in the classroom to becoming entry level OT practitioners by the end of their first rotation. Needless to say, a lot of learning occurs during this entire process. In this episode, Sarah chats with Bianca Callier, Kathleen Kanegawa, and Celia Parra, three occupational therapy doctoral students from West Coast University, as they make the transition from being a student in the classroom to embarking on their Level 2 fieldworks. They discuss their experiences in OT school so far, how to be involved in leadership and advocacy as an OT student, and what excites them most about our profession. They also share some great tips and strategies on how to thrive and excel within an OT program. Their passion and enthusiasm for our profession will be sure to inspire any current OT students, future OT students, fieldwork educators, and OT practitioners. Occupational therapy school is quite a journey. From the multitude of classes, to Level 1 fieldwork experiences, all the midterms and finals, and the practical exams along the way. Just making it through the program is a feat in itself. Then comes the Level 2 fieldworks which take people from being students in the classroom to becoming entry level OT practitioners by the end of their first rotation. Needless to say, a lot of learning occurs during this entire process. In this episode, Sarah chats with Bianca Callier, Kathleen Kanegawa, and Celia Parra, three occupational therapy doctoral students from West Coast University, as they make the transition from being a student in the classroom to embarking on their Level 2 fieldworks. They discuss their experiences in OT school so far, how to be involved in leadership and advocacy as an OT student, and what excites them most about our profession. They also share some great tips and strategies on how to thrive and excel within an OT program. Their passion and enthusiasm for our profession will be sure to inspire any current OT students, future OT students, fieldwork educators, and OT practitioners. fieldwork, occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapist, ot school, entry level doctorate, occupational therapy, level 2 fieldwork, podcastlife, healthcare, ot practitioner, ot student, ot4lyfe, occupational therapy student, entry level masters, ot podcast, otd no full 42     0f3e75c3-fb79-4ced-92d0-ed134aa31004 Minding Our OT Business with Laura Park Figueroa Sarah and Laura discuss:

    Email: laura@outdoorkidsot.com

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/outdoorkidsot

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraparkfig

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindyourotbusiness

    Website: http://www.mindyourotbusiness.com

    Podcast: https://www.mindyourotbusiness.com/podcast

    ]]>     Tue, 20 Aug 2019 07:00:21 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/41 Sarah and Laura discuss:

    Email: laura@outdoorkidsot.com

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/outdoorkidsot

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraparkfig

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindyourotbusiness

    Website: http://www.mindyourotbusiness.com

    Podcast: https://www.mindyourotbusiness.com/podcast

    ]]>     Minding Our OT Business with Laura Park Figueroa OT 4 Lyfe 01:55:07 Ever wanted to start your own OT business? Or do you have one and want to up your business game? If yes, this episode is for you. Laura Park Figueroa, MS, OTR/L joins the show to discuss all things OT and business. We discuss the mindset as an entrepreneur, she shares her mistakes and successes on the path to building and running a private practice, and she provides numerous helpful resources throughout the episode. This episode is a must listen for any OT entrepreneurs or aspiring OT entrepreneurs. Ever wanted to start your own OT business? Or do you have one and want to up your business game? If yes, this episode is for you. Laura Park Figueroa, MS, OTR/L joins the show to discuss all things OT and business. We discuss the mindset as an entrepreneur, she shares her mistakes and successes on the path to building and running a private practice, and she provides numerous helpful resources throughout the episode. This episode is a must listen for any OT entrepreneurs or aspiring OT entrepreneurs. outdoor ot, occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapist, nature based therapy, occupational therapy, entrepreneur, podcastlife, healthcare, ot business, ot practitioner, business, ot entrepreneur, ot4lyfe, occupational therapy student, ot podcast no full 41     a86aa119-834c-4cc8-8112-e7d3cf91117d Transitions and Reflections of a Millennial OT with Grant Mitchell Sarah and Grant discuss:

    Email: MillennialOT@gmail.com

    Twitter: Twitter.com/millennialOT

    Instagram: Instagram.com/millennialOT

    Facebook: Facebook.com/MillennialOT

    Youtube: Youtube.com/MillennialOT

    ]]>     Mon, 5 Aug 2019 07:00:39 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/40 Sarah and Grant discuss:

    Email: MillennialOT@gmail.com

    Twitter: Twitter.com/millennialOT

    Instagram: Instagram.com/millennialOT

    Facebook: Facebook.com/MillennialOT

    Youtube: Youtube.com/MillennialOT

    ]]>     Transitions and Reflections of a Millennial OT with Grant Mitchell OT 4 Lyfe 01:11:16 Occupations and views change and transition over time. In this episode, Grant Mitchell MOT, OTR/L shares his journey through his current occupational transitions: from new grad to full time practitioner, from working in mental health to working in inpatient rehabilitation, from living in Minnesota to living in Florida, and from being single to married with a child and how these changes have impacted his occupations and his view of occupational therapy. Grant reflects on how his lens of occupational therapy has shifted over the years and the influence that it has had on his personal and professional story. Occupations and views change and transition over time. In this episode, Grant Mitchell MOT, OTR/L shares his journey through his current occupational transitions: from new grad to full time practitioner, from working in mental health to working in inpatient rehabilitation, from living in Minnesota to living in Florida, and from being single to married with a child and how these changes have impacted his occupations and his view of occupational therapy. Grant reflects on how his lens of occupational therapy has shifted over the years and the influence that it has had on his personal and professional story. inpatient rehab, occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapist, mental health, millennial, occupational therapy, ot history, occupational disruptions, ot practitioner, ot4lyfe, occupational therapy student, ot podcast, occupational transitions no full 40     648f41fe-c316-4e66-8065-fb92aa293fb9 Creating Confidence and an Occupation-Based Mindset with Alexis Joelle Sarah and Alexis discuss:

    • OT settings within the hospital
    • What is acute care?
    • Planned and unplanned hospital stays
    • Supporting clients in the beginning of their journey
    • Typical length of stay in acute care setting
    • Importance of education within the initial session/ evaluation
    • Similarities of Acute Care and Early Intervention practice areas
    • Getting experience in other practice areas to guide our current practice area
    • Episode with Dr. Michael Roberts- How Deep is Your Love for OT? https://ot4lyfe.com/23/
    • Differences in working with planned and unplanned hospital stay clients
    • Challenges working in acute care setting
    • Ableism
    • Occupation-centered practice within the hospital setting
    • Advice for people that are in a system where occupation-based practice is not at the forefront
    • Being a mentor and life long learner
    • Her consulting company: creatingconfidenceinOTs.club
    • AcuteCare4OT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173309566418639/

    Email: info@alexisjoelle.com

    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/8alexisjoelle

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/8alexisjoelle/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/8alexisjoelle

    Website: https://www.alexisjoelle.com/

    ]]>     Mon, 15 Jul 2019 07:00:17 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/39 Sarah and Alexis discuss:

    • OT settings within the hospital
    • What is acute care?
    • Planned and unplanned hospital stays
    • Supporting clients in the beginning of their journey
    • Typical length of stay in acute care setting
    • Importance of education within the initial session/ evaluation
    • Similarities of Acute Care and Early Intervention practice areas
    • Getting experience in other practice areas to guide our current practice area
    • Episode with Dr. Michael Roberts- How Deep is Your Love for OT? https://ot4lyfe.com/23/
    • Differences in working with planned and unplanned hospital stay clients
    • Challenges working in acute care setting
    • Ableism
    • Occupation-centered practice within the hospital setting
    • Advice for people that are in a system where occupation-based practice is not at the forefront
    • Being a mentor and life long learner
    • Her consulting company: creatingconfidenceinOTs.club
    • AcuteCare4OT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173309566418639/

    Email: info@alexisjoelle.com

    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/8alexisjoelle

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/8alexisjoelle/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/8alexisjoelle

    Website: https://www.alexisjoelle.com/

    ]]>     Creating Confidence and an Occupation-Based Mindset with Alexis Joelle OT 4 Lyfe 01:18:45 Occupational therapy is such a diverse field and one of my favorite parts of doing interviews is learning about all the different practice areas within our profession. Today’s episode with Alexis Joelle, MS, OTR/L dives into occupational therapy in acute care, detailing what it looks like, as well as highlighting the benefits and challenges associated with this practice area. We cover the hot topic of occupation-based practice and how Alexis maintains the use of occupations despite being in a clinical setting. She also shares how her experiences in travel therapy led her to starting a mentorship program to support and educate OT practitioners. Alexis is all about instilling confidence for all clinicians and promoting the distinct value of occupational therapy. Occupational therapy is such a diverse field and one of my favorite parts of doing interviews is learning about all the different practice areas within our profession. Today’s episode with Alexis Joelle, MS, OTR/L dives into occupational therapy in acute care, detailing what it looks like, as well as highlighting the benefits and challenges associated with this practice area. We cover the hot topic of occupation-based practice and how Alexis maintains the use of occupations despite being in a clinical setting. She also shares how her experiences in travel therapy led her to starting a mentorship program to support and educate OT practitioners. Alexis is all about instilling confidence for all clinicians and promoting the distinct value of occupational therapy. confidence, occupational therapy assistant, otpodcast, home health, consulting, occupation based practice, occupational therapy, mentor, acute care, ot practitioner, ot4lyfe, occupational therapy student no full 39     5de249ff-2363-46df-8fc6-204e5040ee30 Battling The Burnout with Erika del Pozo Sarah and Erika discuss:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joy.energy.time/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyenergytime/

    ]]>     Mon, 8 Jul 2019 07:00:10 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (OT 4 Lyfe) https://ot4lyfe.com/38 Sarah and Erika discuss:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joy.energy.time/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyenergytime/

    ]]>     Battling The Burnout with Erika del Pozo OT 4 Lyfe 01:13:00 Working in healthcare can be a very rewarding career, but it also presents some unique challenges. Nowadays, productivity levels have increased exponentially, caseloads have become unruly, expectations have continued to grow without any sign of slowing down, while we as therapists are left to pick up the pieces, keep up with the changes, and do the best work that we can. Unfortunately, the increasing demands within the workplace have had significant implications on us as therapists, ultimately leading many therapists to become burnt out. Erika del Pozo MOT, OTR/L from Joy Energy Time and the Burnt Out to Lit Up podcast comes on the show today to share her personal journey with burnout and how this has ignited a passion for promoting education and awareness about the topic as it relates to healthcare professionals. Working in healthcare can be a very rewarding career, but it also presents some unique challenges. Nowadays, productivity levels have increased exponentially, caseloads have become unruly, expectations have continued to grow without any sign of slowing down, while we as therapists are left to pick up the pieces, keep up with the changes, and do the best work that we can. Unfortunately, the increasing demands within the workplace have had significant implications on us as therapists, ultimately leading many therapists to become burnt out. Erika del Pozo MOT, OTR/L from Joy Energy Time and the Burnt Out to Lit Up podcast comes on the show today to share her personal journey with burnout and how this has ignited a passion for promoting education and awareness about the topic as it relates to healthcare professionals. occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapist, burnout, bolu, podcastlife, healthcare, ccupational therapy, joyenergytime, ot practitioner, burntouttolitup, ot4lyfe, occupational therapy student, ot podcast no full 38     32ff4090-a9c2-4edf-9509-936921ebdfdf The Why of OT 4 Lyfe with Sarah Putt Sarah discusses

    ]]>     Mon, 1 Jul 2019 07:00:15 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com/37 Sarah discusses

    ]]>     The Why of OT 4 Lyfe with Sarah Putt Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 00:16:30 Welcome to the OT 4 Lyfe podcast. I launched this podcast back in October 2018 and since then have released 37 episodes. I have brought on some amazing guests and covered a wide range of topics, from pediatric OT practice, to animal assisted therapy, using evidenced in practice, the business side of OT, travel therapy and international volunteer work, the importance of collaborating with physical therapists, inclusion, and I released a fieldwork mini series, as well as the first steps to becoming an OT. Although I’ve covered a lot of topics, I haven’t really gone into much detail about who I am and what this podcast is all about. So that’s what today will be about. I want to use today’s episode for you to get to know me a little better and also understand my why behind creating OT 4 Lyfe. Welcome to the OT 4 Lyfe podcast. I launched this podcast back in October 2018 and since then have released 37 episodes. I have brought on some amazing guests and covered a wide range of topics, from pediatric OT practice, to animal assisted therapy, using evidenced in practice, the business side of OT, travel therapy and international volunteer work, the importance of collaborating with physical therapists, inclusion, and I released a fieldwork mini series, as well as the first steps to becoming an OT. Although I’ve covered a lot of topics, I haven’t really gone into much detail about who I am and what this podcast is all about. So that’s what today will be about. I want to use today’s episode for you to get to know me a little better and also understand my why behind creating OT 4 Lyfe. early intervention, occupational therapy assistant, otpodcast, occupational therapist, occupational therapy, podcastlife, ot4lyfe, occupational therapy student no full 37     5a7bdca8-b923-42dc-a53d-d12280f0a51d Unlocking the Potential of Occupational Therapy with Sarah Lyon Sarah and Sarah discuss

    Contact Her:

    Email: sarah@otpotential.com
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/otpotential
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otpotential/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/otpotentialcom/

    OT Potential: https://otpotential.com/
    OT Potential Podcast: https://otpotential.com/ot-potential-podcast

    ]]>     Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:03 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com/36 Sarah and Sarah discuss

    Contact Her:

    Email: sarah@otpotential.com
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/otpotential
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otpotential/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/otpotentialcom/

    OT Potential: https://otpotential.com/
    OT Potential Podcast: https://otpotential.com/ot-potential-podcast

    ]]>     Unlocking the Potential of Occupational Therapy with Sarah Lyon Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 01:02:01 In today’s society, there is a bunch of research coming out for healthcare professionals to utilize and help guide clinical practice. Nowadays the amount of research is doubling at an outstanding rate. But there continues to be many barriers, i.e. time, accessibility, and generalizing of research across populations, for practitioners in order to incorporate research into their daily roles. Sarah Lyon, OTR/L joins the show to discuss her passion of evidenced-based practice and how she has developed the OT Potential Journal Club to help therapists stay up-to-date on the research and ultimately develop confidence and competence in order to provide the best clinical care to their clients. Sarah is a firm believer in the power of evidenced-based practice in order to promote our profession by not only allowing OTs to have a seat at the table, but to have them be leaders at the table. In today’s society, there is a bunch of research coming out for healthcare professionals to utilize and help guide clinical practice. Nowadays the amount of research is doubling at an outstanding rate. But there continues to be many barriers, i.e. time, accessibility, and generalizing of research across populations, for practitioners in order to incorporate research into their daily roles. Sarah Lyon, OTR/L joins the show to discuss her passion of evidenced-based practice and how she has developed the OT Potential Journal Club to help therapists stay up-to-date on the research and ultimately develop confidence and competence in order to provide the best clinical care to their clients. Sarah is a firm believer in the power of evidenced-based practice in order to promote our profession by not only allowing OTs to have a seat at the table, but to have them be leaders at the table. research, occupational therapy assistant, otpodcast, occupational therapist, evidenced-based practice, occupational therapy, journal club, ot4lyfe, occupational therapy student, ot potential no full 36     dee777fa-0835-4be9-8143-7f4d7e392df6 Inclusion, Education, and All the Colors of the Rainbow with Devlynn Neu Sarah and Devlynn discuss:

    • AOTA’s Vision 2025: “As an inclusive profession, OT maximizes health, well-being and quality of life for all people, populations, and communities, through effective solutions that facilitate participation in everyday living.": https://www.aota.org/AboutAOTA/vision-2025.aspx
    • Role of incorporating inclusion into the vision
    • Respect for identity and use of pronouns
    • Overview and definition of the letters of LGBT+
    • Importance of identify, pronouns, and personal aspects
    • Incorporating identity into our client’s occupational profiles
    • Important statistics involving the LGBT+ community and healthcare
    • Positives and challenges he has faced as a gay therapist and working in healthcare
    • Advice for therapists experiencing difficulty with their identity within their clinical role
    • Devlvynn’s discussion with Taelormade OT on OTea Time:
      • https://www.facebook.com/TaelorMadeOT/videos/648430935609510/
      • @taelormadeot on Instagram
    • Devlynn’s posts on Shannen Marie OT’s ABCs of OT:
      • https://shannenmarieot.com/
      • @shannenmarieot on Instagram
    • ADL specific tasks for the LGBT+ community
    • Importance of access to appropriate public restrooms
    • Resources for therapists
      • National Alliance for Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org
      • The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org
      • LGBT Health Edcuation: https://www.lgbthealtheducation.org
      • Gay and Lesbian Medical Association’s Provider Directory: http://www.glma.org/
      • Person Centered Care: https://www.healio.com/nursing/journals/jgn/2018-2-44-2/%7B4f46d2c3-4daf-4f4f-8950-70ea1093f985%7D/person-centered-care-for-lgbt-older-adults
      • LGBTQ+ & OT: https://www.lgbtq-ot.com/
      • Healthcare Disparities: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5478215/
      • LGBTQ CCD: https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/index.htm
      • LGBTQ Task Force: https://www.thetaskforce.org/

    Email: devlynnneu@gmail.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therainbowot

    Website: https://www.therainbowot.com

    ]]>     Mon, 27 May 2019 07:00:20 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com Sarah and Devlynn discuss:

    • AOTA’s Vision 2025: “As an inclusive profession, OT maximizes health, well-being and quality of life for all people, populations, and communities, through effective solutions that facilitate participation in everyday living.": https://www.aota.org/AboutAOTA/vision-2025.aspx
    • Role of incorporating inclusion into the vision
    • Respect for identity and use of pronouns
    • Overview and definition of the letters of LGBT+
    • Importance of identify, pronouns, and personal aspects
    • Incorporating identity into our client’s occupational profiles
    • Important statistics involving the LGBT+ community and healthcare
    • Positives and challenges he has faced as a gay therapist and working in healthcare
    • Advice for therapists experiencing difficulty with their identity within their clinical role
    • Devlvynn’s discussion with Taelormade OT on OTea Time:
      • https://www.facebook.com/TaelorMadeOT/videos/648430935609510/
      • @taelormadeot on Instagram
    • Devlynn’s posts on Shannen Marie OT’s ABCs of OT:
      • https://shannenmarieot.com/
      • @shannenmarieot on Instagram
    • ADL specific tasks for the LGBT+ community
    • Importance of access to appropriate public restrooms
    • Resources for therapists
      • National Alliance for Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org
      • The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org
      • LGBT Health Edcuation: https://www.lgbthealtheducation.org
      • Gay and Lesbian Medical Association’s Provider Directory: http://www.glma.org/
      • Person Centered Care: https://www.healio.com/nursing/journals/jgn/2018-2-44-2/%7B4f46d2c3-4daf-4f4f-8950-70ea1093f985%7D/person-centered-care-for-lgbt-older-adults
      • LGBTQ+ & OT: https://www.lgbtq-ot.com/
      • Healthcare Disparities: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5478215/
      • LGBTQ CCD: https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/index.htm
      • LGBTQ Task Force: https://www.thetaskforce.org/

    Email: devlynnneu@gmail.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therainbowot

    Website: https://www.therainbowot.com

    ]]>     Inclusion, Education, and All the Colors of the Rainbow with Devlynn Neu Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 01:21:06 Part of being an occupational therapist is advocating for ourselves, our clients, and our profession. We aim to be client-centered in our therapy and strive to be inclusive for people regardless of race, identity, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. Statistics have shown that members of the LBGT+ community face challenges accessing and receiving appropriate healthcare. Devlynn Neu, MS, OTR/L comes on the show today to discuss important facts, education, and considerations for therapists and clients within the LBGT+ community. He shares his experiences working as an openly gay man within the field of occupational therapy, including both the positive and challenges that he has faced throughout his experience as an OT. Devlynn embodies inclusion and advocacy in all that he does and constantly stands up for his clients, his profession, and this community as a whole. Devlynn is also the creator of The Rainbow OT, a blog which serves to promote inclusion, foster representation, provide education, and encourage unity within healthcare for members of the LBGT+ community. Part of being an occupational therapist is advocating for ourselves, our clients, and our profession. We aim to be client-centered in our therapy and strive to be inclusive for people regardless of race, identity, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. Statistics have shown that members of the LBGT+ community face challenges accessing and receiving appropriate healthcare. Devlynn Neu, MS, OTR/L comes on the show today to discuss important facts, education, and considerations for therapists and clients within the LBGT+ community. He shares his experiences working as an openly gay man within the field of occupational therapy, including both the positive and challenges that he has faced throughout his experience as an OT. Devlynn embodies inclusion and advocacy in all that he does and constantly stands up for his clients, his profession, and this community as a whole. Devlynn is also the creator of The Rainbow OT, a blog which serves to promote inclusion, foster representation, provide education, and encourage unity within healthcare for members of the LBGT+ community. travel therapy, lgbt+, occupational therapy assistant, otpodcast, occupational therapist, advocacy, occupational therapy, inclusion, ot practitioner, ot4lyfe, occupational therapy student, education no full 35     5d54f824-064e-44c3-8e8f-d1c672f591c0 Uncorking Topics in Occupational Therapy with Miranda Rennie Sarah and Miranda discuss:

    • Her current OT role working in outpatient neuro and also teaching at a local university
    • How she first heard about occupational therapy
    • Transitioning from student to new practitioner
    • Tips for incorporating evidence into practice
    • Advocating for evidenced-based practice
    • Collaborating with others using evidence to advance the profession
    • A fun fact about Parkinson’s medication interactions
    • Starting a PhD program
    • Research as a practice area
    • Surround yourself with people that support and challenge you to pursue your dreams
    •  OT Uncorked
    • OT Potential
    • The Rainbow OT

    Twtiter: https://twitter.com/OTuncorked

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otuncorked/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OTuncorked/

    Website: OTuncorked.com

    Podcast Link: https://feeds.transistor.fm/ot-uncorked

    ]]>     Mon, 20 May 2019 07:00:13 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com Sarah and Miranda discuss:

    • Her current OT role working in outpatient neuro and also teaching at a local university
    • How she first heard about occupational therapy
    • Transitioning from student to new practitioner
    • Tips for incorporating evidence into practice
    • Advocating for evidenced-based practice
    • Collaborating with others using evidence to advance the profession
    • A fun fact about Parkinson’s medication interactions
    • Starting a PhD program
    • Research as a practice area
    • Surround yourself with people that support and challenge you to pursue your dreams
    •  OT Uncorked
    • OT Potential
    • The Rainbow OT

    Twtiter: https://twitter.com/OTuncorked

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otuncorked/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OTuncorked/

    Website: OTuncorked.com

    Podcast Link: https://feeds.transistor.fm/ot-uncorked

    ]]>     Uncorking Topics in Occupational Therapy with Miranda Rennie Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 01:10:49 Being a lifelong learner is something that is constantly brought up within the profession of occupational therapy. From being a student in OT school, to becoming a new practitioner, to doing research to further the knowledge base for our profession, we are constantly learning new ideas, picking up new skills, and gaining a deeper understanding of how occupations influence health for us as practitioners and for our clients. Miranda Rennie, OTR/L, joins me today to share her journey into the field of occupational therapy, her current work in an outpatient neuro setting and in teaching, as well as her passion for research and evidence-based practice. Miranda constantly strives to challenge herself to be the best therapist that she can be and once listening to the episode you will realize that she is one of the most driven people that you will ever meet. She is dedicated to research and learning in order to advance our profession and add to the knowledge base. Miranda and I instantly connected because she too is an OT podcaster and host of OT Uncorked. Her show is all about sharing a glass of wine while uncorking hot topics in occupational therapy. To hear more from her, definitely check out her podcast and resource blog: http://otuncorked.com/ Being a lifelong learner is something that is constantly brought up within the profession of occupational therapy. From being a student in OT school, to becoming a new practitioner, to doing research to further the knowledge base for our profession, we are constantly learning new ideas, picking up new skills, and gaining a deeper understanding of how occupations influence health for us as practitioners and for our clients. Miranda Rennie, OTR/L, joins me today to share her journey into the field of occupational therapy, her current work in an outpatient neuro setting and in teaching, as well as her passion for research and evidence-based practice. Miranda constantly strives to challenge herself to be the best therapist that she can be and once listening to the episode you will realize that she is one of the most driven people that you will ever meet. She is dedicated to research and learning in order to advance our profession and add to the knowledge base. Miranda and I instantly connected because she too is an OT podcaster and host of OT Uncorked. Her show is all about sharing a glass of wine while uncorking hot topics in occupational therapy. To hear more from her, definitely check out her podcast and resource blog: http://otuncorked.com/ research, occupational therapy assistant, otpodcast, occupational therapist, occupational therapy, ot practitioner, new grad ot, ot4lyfe, occupational therapy student, outpatient neuro, evidence-based practice no full 34     a5789743-d1c3-4fc5-9ff2-52f7c801c7c6 Being Well and Finding Balance in Life with Brynne Terry Sarah and Brynne discuss:

    • Her current role as a OTD student
    • Stressful time periods for students and practitioners
    • How to define wellness
    • How stress impacts a person’s life
    • Implementing strategies before getting stressed to maximize effectiveness
    • Engaging in occupations to alleviate stress i.e. painting with watercolors, walks, being in nature
    • Picking one thing to focus on, rather than a bunch of different tasks that add to your to-do list
    • Keystone habits
    • Strategies to manage stress
    • Mindful meditation
    • Finding pockets to implement strategies
    • “You can do anything, but not everything”
    • The power of saying no
    • Removing sorry for your vocabulary and asserting your communication
    • Tips for staying organized
    • Time Tracker: https://www.bewellbalance.com/timemanagement
    • How the time of day impacts productivity/ motivation
    • Prioritizing yourself

    Contact Brynne:

    Email: brynne.terry@gmail.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bewellbalance/

    Website: https://www.bewellbalance.com/

    ]]>     Tue, 7 May 2019 15:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com Sarah and Brynne discuss:

    • Her current role as a OTD student
    • Stressful time periods for students and practitioners
    • How to define wellness
    • How stress impacts a person’s life
    • Implementing strategies before getting stressed to maximize effectiveness
    • Engaging in occupations to alleviate stress i.e. painting with watercolors, walks, being in nature
    • Picking one thing to focus on, rather than a bunch of different tasks that add to your to-do list
    • Keystone habits
    • Strategies to manage stress
    • Mindful meditation
    • Finding pockets to implement strategies
    • “You can do anything, but not everything”
    • The power of saying no
    • Removing sorry for your vocabulary and asserting your communication
    • Tips for staying organized
    • Time Tracker: https://www.bewellbalance.com/timemanagement
    • How the time of day impacts productivity/ motivation
    • Prioritizing yourself

    Contact Brynne:

    Email: brynne.terry@gmail.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bewellbalance/

    Website: https://www.bewellbalance.com/

    ]]>     Being Well and Finding Balance in Life with Brynne Terry Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 01:14:12 As occupational therapists, we are faced with many responsibilities in life, including both professional and personal ones, and sometimes maintaining a balance can be quite a struggle. This is something that we help our clients and educate others with, but often times we find ourselves as therapists also struggling to maintain a healthy balance within life. In today’s episode, Brynne Terry MA, OTL/R from Be Well Balance joins us to share some strategies on how we can live well and have a balance between our responsibilities and our occupations. As occupational therapists, we are faced with many responsibilities in life, including both professional and personal ones, and sometimes maintaining a balance can be quite a struggle. This is something that we help our clients and educate others with, but often times we find ourselves as therapists also struggling to maintain a healthy balance within life. In today’s episode, Brynne Terry MA, OTL/R from Be Well Balance joins us to share some strategies on how we can live well and have a balance between our responsibilities and our occupations. occupational therapy, time management, stress management, grad school, otpodcast, graduate school, occupational therapist, occupational balance, occupational therapy assistant, ot4lyfe, occupational therapy student, otd no full 33     8d9fad4f-97b3-495a-b84c-0ac38741603e Becoming an Occupational Therapist: Starting an OT Program with Rachel Moore Sarah and Rachel discuss:

    • Link to first episode with Rachel: www.ot4lyfe.com/13
    • What her orientation looked like
    • The emotional rollercoaster it was applying to OT schools
    • What it felt like to get the acceptance letter into an OT program?
    • Appreciating when things don’t always go as planned
    • Volunteering not just in OT settings to understand the bigger picture
    • Being a floater in a hospital
    • Hippotherapy with a physical therapist
    • Getting a snapshot of our lives through the podcast
    • Fieldwork Mini Series: https://ot4lyfe.com/4
    • Advice for pre-OT students
    • What Rachel is most excited for about OT school and what she is most nervous about
    • Importance of building and growing your professional community as a student
    • Adjusting to changes in schedule and in life because of being in school
    • Pre-OT Success: https://otgrowth.com/
    • Standing out in you application
    • Moving from an atmosphere of competition during applications to collaboration within a program
    • Rachel turning the table on Sarah and asking her a few questions
    • Embracing the time you have in school
    • Paying attention to your self care while in school
    • How to be confident in asking questions
    • Getting involved in student leadership groups
    ]]>     Mon, 29 Apr 2019 07:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com Sarah and Rachel discuss:

    • Link to first episode with Rachel: www.ot4lyfe.com/13
    • What her orientation looked like
    • The emotional rollercoaster it was applying to OT schools
    • What it felt like to get the acceptance letter into an OT program?
    • Appreciating when things don’t always go as planned
    • Volunteering not just in OT settings to understand the bigger picture
    • Being a floater in a hospital
    • Hippotherapy with a physical therapist
    • Getting a snapshot of our lives through the podcast
    • Fieldwork Mini Series: https://ot4lyfe.com/4
    • Advice for pre-OT students
    • What Rachel is most excited for about OT school and what she is most nervous about
    • Importance of building and growing your professional community as a student
    • Adjusting to changes in schedule and in life because of being in school
    • Pre-OT Success: https://otgrowth.com/
    • Standing out in you application
    • Moving from an atmosphere of competition during applications to collaboration within a program
    • Rachel turning the table on Sarah and asking her a few questions
    • Embracing the time you have in school
    • Paying attention to your self care while in school
    • How to be confident in asking questions
    • Getting involved in student leadership groups
    ]]>     Becoming an Occupational Therapist: Starting an OT Program with Rachel Moore Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 01:11:32 There are many steps to becoming an occupational therapist, starting with completing an occupational therapy program. Rachel comes back on the show today to share her OT journey thus far as we catch her only days away from starting a graduate occupational therapy program. It’s an exciting time for her, but she’s also nervous as she will be meeting her classmates and professors in the next few days. We chat about what has happened since the last time we chatted and what she is looking forward to within the next few months. There are many steps to becoming an occupational therapist, starting with completing an occupational therapy program. Rachel comes back on the show today to share her OT journey thus far as we catch her only days away from starting a graduate occupational therapy program. It’s an exciting time for her, but she’s also nervous as she will be meeting her classmates and professors in the next few days. We chat about what has happened since the last time we chatted and what she is looking forward to within the next few months. occupational therapy student, occupational therapist, grad school, graduate school, occupational therapy, occupational therapy assistant, otpodcast, ot4lyfe no full 32     a7357a6e-7f8d-40f6-a75d-80351c7955ae Finding Your Community: 2019 AOTA Recap Sarah shares:

    • Arriving and checking in early to avoid lines

    • Attending the SIS Networking Reception

    • Developmental Disabilities, Academic Education, Children & Youth, Productive Aging, Home & Community Health, Mental - Health, Rehabilitation & Disability, Sensory Integration & Processing, Work & Industry

    • For more information about SIS: https://www.aota.org/Practice/Manage/SIS.aspx

    • Making plans, but not sticking to them

    • Making the most out of your time at conference

    • Attending the International Breakfast and other World Federation of OT events

    The Keynote Address and Opening Ceremony

    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiEHc2yJUss&feature=youtu.be

    Tweet Up

    • @OTBrianNY
    • @davidsmcguire
    • @BillWongOT
    • @TheOTtoolbox: https://www.theottoolbox.com/
    • @MissJamieOT: https://www.missjaimeot.com/
    • @AlondraLaOT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgcga78K3rcZ4EK9ja-28lw

    IG Meet Up

    • @taelormadeot: https://taelor-madeot.com/
    • @shannenarie_ot: https://shannenmarieot.com/
    • @therainbowot
    • @clinitote: https://clinitote.com/
    • @otreference
    • @allisontheotstudent: https://allisontheotstudent.home.blog/
    • @mermaidsandot
    • @carolineb_ot: https://barefootblogger59947443.wordpress.com/
    • @ae_the_ot
    • @jordanot_
    • @occupational.tiffany
    • @joy.energy.time: https://www.joyenergytime.com/
    • @lgthefitot: https://www.laurenpgrabowski.com/

    Meeting other OT Podcasters

    • Mandy Chamberlain: https://seniorsflourish.com/
    • Dr. Michael Roberts: http://iloveotpodcast.libsyn.com/
    • OT After Dark: https://otafterdark.com/
    • Ericka Del Pozzo: https://www.joyenergytime.com/podcast/
    • OT Uncorked: http://otuncorked.com/

    Meeting up past podcast guests

    • Ijeoma Ikepeze: Episode 20: https://ot4lyfe.com/20
    • Brandon Seigel- Episode 26: https://ot4lyfe.com/26
    • Cami Culwell- Episode 7: https://ot4lyfe.com/7

    Expo hall

    • More Cow Belt: http://www.morecowbelt.com/
    • Seeing Previous students
    • Meeting up with you the listener

    Investing in yourself

    Mark your calendar for next year March 26-29, 2020

    ]]>     Mon, 22 Apr 2019 07:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com Sarah shares:

    • Arriving and checking in early to avoid lines

    • Attending the SIS Networking Reception

    • Developmental Disabilities, Academic Education, Children & Youth, Productive Aging, Home & Community Health, Mental - Health, Rehabilitation & Disability, Sensory Integration & Processing, Work & Industry

    • For more information about SIS: https://www.aota.org/Practice/Manage/SIS.aspx

    • Making plans, but not sticking to them

    • Making the most out of your time at conference

    • Attending the International Breakfast and other World Federation of OT events

    The Keynote Address and Opening Ceremony

    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiEHc2yJUss&feature=youtu.be

    Tweet Up

    • @OTBrianNY
    • @davidsmcguire
    • @BillWongOT
    • @TheOTtoolbox: https://www.theottoolbox.com/
    • @MissJamieOT: https://www.missjaimeot.com/
    • @AlondraLaOT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgcga78K3rcZ4EK9ja-28lw

    IG Meet Up

    • @taelormadeot: https://taelor-madeot.com/
    • @shannenarie_ot: https://shannenmarieot.com/
    • @therainbowot
    • @clinitote: https://clinitote.com/
    • @otreference
    • @allisontheotstudent: https://allisontheotstudent.home.blog/
    • @mermaidsandot
    • @carolineb_ot: https://barefootblogger59947443.wordpress.com/
    • @ae_the_ot
    • @jordanot_
    • @occupational.tiffany
    • @joy.energy.time: https://www.joyenergytime.com/
    • @lgthefitot: https://www.laurenpgrabowski.com/

    Meeting other OT Podcasters

    • Mandy Chamberlain: https://seniorsflourish.com/
    • Dr. Michael Roberts: http://iloveotpodcast.libsyn.com/
    • OT After Dark: https://otafterdark.com/
    • Ericka Del Pozzo: https://www.joyenergytime.com/podcast/
    • OT Uncorked: http://otuncorked.com/

    Meeting up past podcast guests

    • Ijeoma Ikepeze: Episode 20: https://ot4lyfe.com/20
    • Brandon Seigel- Episode 26: https://ot4lyfe.com/26
    • Cami Culwell- Episode 7: https://ot4lyfe.com/7

    Expo hall

    • More Cow Belt: http://www.morecowbelt.com/
    • Seeing Previous students
    • Meeting up with you the listener

    Investing in yourself

    Mark your calendar for next year March 26-29, 2020

    ]]>     Finding Your Community: 2019 AOTA Recap Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 00:16:33 A few weeks ago, OT 4 Lyfe attended the 2019 American Occupational Therapy Association conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. This episode runs through some of the highlights from the conference, including things I did and people I got to meet. A few weeks ago, OT 4 Lyfe attended the 2019 American Occupational Therapy Association conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. This episode runs through some of the highlights from the conference, including things I did and people I got to meet. otpodcast, aota19, occupational therapy student, ot4lyfe, conference, occupational therapy, aota, occupational therapy assistant no full 31     845ae33d-35b7-4dc4-a4b2-fc53b9567fa5 Helping Autistic Kids Learn, Play and Thrive with Meg Proctor Meg and Sarah discuss:

    • Common misconceptions about autism
    • Looking at the broader picture of autistic children
    • Utilizing the right tools for each individual child
    • Importance of evaluation and re-evaluation
    • Meg’s journey into specializing in autism
    • Finding the right mentor who aligns with your purpose and values
    • Working in early intervention and how that shaped Meg’s current work
    • Common questions from other therapists about autism and play
    • Selecting the right goals for working on play skills with children with autism
    • Identifying play skill goals versus social play goals and when to use them
    • Using simple activities to increase generalization from during therapy to the child’s daily routine
    • Utilizing a balance between using resources within the client’s homes and bringing a therapy bag
    • Use of naturalistic strategies to get them to start imitating
    • Scaffolding up or down to adjust the strategies to teach them skills, especially when they are rigid
    • How to structure your sessions
    • Meg’s company Learn Play Thrive

    Contact her:

    http://www.learnplaythrive.com

    Coupon Code for OT 4 Lyfe Listeners: OT4Lyfe25

    Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OTandAutism/

    Email: meg@learnplaythrive.com

    ]]>     Mon, 8 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com Meg and Sarah discuss:

    • Common misconceptions about autism
    • Looking at the broader picture of autistic children
    • Utilizing the right tools for each individual child
    • Importance of evaluation and re-evaluation
    • Meg’s journey into specializing in autism
    • Finding the right mentor who aligns with your purpose and values
    • Working in early intervention and how that shaped Meg’s current work
    • Common questions from other therapists about autism and play
    • Selecting the right goals for working on play skills with children with autism
    • Identifying play skill goals versus social play goals and when to use them
    • Using simple activities to increase generalization from during therapy to the child’s daily routine
    • Utilizing a balance between using resources within the client’s homes and bringing a therapy bag
    • Use of naturalistic strategies to get them to start imitating
    • Scaffolding up or down to adjust the strategies to teach them skills, especially when they are rigid
    • How to structure your sessions
    • Meg’s company Learn Play Thrive

    Contact her:

    http://www.learnplaythrive.com

    Coupon Code for OT 4 Lyfe Listeners: OT4Lyfe25

    Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OTandAutism/

    Email: meg@learnplaythrive.com

    ]]>     Helping Autistic Kids Learn, Play and Thrive with Meg Proctor Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 01:00:08 Many autistic kids have significantly delayed play skills, as well as they have difficulty learning new skills and expanding upon the skills they already have. More often than not therapists find themselves trying to teach autistic children how to play through imitation, but these children often have major difficulty with the imitation of others. Combine that with poor engagement and visual regard for others and learning to play for an autistic child can be daunting task. In this episode, we bring on Meg Proctor MS, OTR/L who is an expert in working with autistic children and who loves teaching therapists strategies to put in their tool belt. Meg and Sarah chat about all things autism and play. Many autistic kids have significantly delayed play skills, as well as they have difficulty learning new skills and expanding upon the skills they already have. More often than not therapists find themselves trying to teach autistic children how to play through imitation, but these children often have major difficulty with the imitation of others. Combine that with poor engagement and visual regard for others and learning to play for an autistic child can be daunting task. In this episode, we bring on Meg Proctor MS, OTR/L who is an expert in working with autistic children and who loves teaching therapists strategies to put in their tool belt. Meg and Sarah chat about all things autism and play. occupational therapy, occupational therapy assistant, pediatric occupational therapy, play, autism, occupational therapy student, otpodcast, pediatrics, occupational therapist, ot4lyfe, play skills no full 30     0bed3cb1-8f9d-46b5-a227-d2c79896d87d Double Timing Documentation with Jason Gonzales Jason and Sarah discuss:

    • Concepts such as efficiency, time management, prioritization, and redundancy
    • Learning in different ways
    • Lack of consistency in school-based reports
    • Common problems and complaints when writing reports
    • His personal experience and OT journey
    • How he identifies problems and then does something about it
    • What led him to develop Double Tim Docs and what it is
    • Tips for therapists to improve their own documentation process

    You can find out more about Double Time Docs here: www.doubletimedocs.com

    You can contact Jason here:

    ]]>     Mon, 1 Apr 2019 07:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com Jason and Sarah discuss:

    • Concepts such as efficiency, time management, prioritization, and redundancy
    • Learning in different ways
    • Lack of consistency in school-based reports
    • Common problems and complaints when writing reports
    • His personal experience and OT journey
    • How he identifies problems and then does something about it
    • What led him to develop Double Tim Docs and what it is
    • Tips for therapists to improve their own documentation process

    You can find out more about Double Time Docs here: www.doubletimedocs.com

    You can contact Jason here:

    ]]>     Double Timing Documentation with Jason Gonzales Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 00:53:54 Documentation. It is something that all therapists are faced with and unfortunately, it is something that tends to take up a lot of our time. While some of it is very important stuff that we need to include, there are other parts of documentation that are just time sucks. It is commonplace that most reports take between 2-3 hours (or more) to write and that is outside of completing the necessary observations, interviews, standardized tests, scoring and interpreting results, etc. Jason Gonzales OTR/L, the Co-Founder and CEO of Double Time Docs comes on the show today to share how his experience within a variety of school districts, led him to creating a product to help therapist write reports efficiently and easily. Documentation. It is something that all therapists are faced with and unfortunately, it is something that tends to take up a lot of our time. While some of it is very important stuff that we need to include, there are other parts of documentation that are just time sucks. It is commonplace that most reports take between 2-3 hours (or more) to write and that is outside of completing the necessary observations, interviews, standardized tests, scoring and interpreting results, etc. Jason Gonzales OTR/L, the Co-Founder and CEO of Double Time Docs comes on the show today to share how his experience within a variety of school districts, led him to creating a product to help therapist write reports efficiently and easily. time management, double time docs, efficiency, occupational therapy assistant, school based ot, occupational therapist, otpodcast, occupational therapy student, occupational therapy, report writing, documentation, ot4lyfe, productivity no full 29     3a81c6ab-44fb-4bd0-8940-c7325cebd9d0 Project: Sensory with Rachel Harrington and Jessica Hill Sensory processing is a complex entity with lots of intricacies and is often times overlooked and misunderstood. As occupational therapists, it is our job to uncover underlying sensory processing and sensory modulation problems within our clients and then educate and provide tips and strategies to help them learn to integrate the information for success and optimal function within their daily lives. Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC and Jessica Hill, COTA/L come on the show to cover a broad overview of what sensory processing is, what it looks like, and some of their favorite activities to address sensory concerns.

    Sarah, Rachel, and Jessica discuss:

    • Common misconceptions of sensory processing
    • What sensory processing and sensory integration is
    • An overview of the sensory systems
    • The fine line between typical sensory functioning and dysfunction
    • How they got into and interested in sensory integration
    • What the Sensory Project is and how it started

    Their favorite sensory activities and equipment: The Hammock Swing

    Sensory resources for therapists:

    Find them:

    ]]>     Mon, 25 Mar 2019 07:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com/28 Sensory processing is a complex entity with lots of intricacies and is often times overlooked and misunderstood. As occupational therapists, it is our job to uncover underlying sensory processing and sensory modulation problems within our clients and then educate and provide tips and strategies to help them learn to integrate the information for success and optimal function within their daily lives. Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC and Jessica Hill, COTA/L come on the show to cover a broad overview of what sensory processing is, what it looks like, and some of their favorite activities to address sensory concerns.

    Sarah, Rachel, and Jessica discuss:

    • Common misconceptions of sensory processing
    • What sensory processing and sensory integration is
    • An overview of the sensory systems
    • The fine line between typical sensory functioning and dysfunction
    • How they got into and interested in sensory integration
    • What the Sensory Project is and how it started

    Their favorite sensory activities and equipment: The Hammock Swing

    Sensory resources for therapists:

    Find them:

    ]]>     Project: Sensory with Rachel Harrington and Jessica Hill Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 00:56:11 Sensory processing is a complex entity with lots of intricacies and is often times overlooked and misunderstood. As occupational therapists, it is our job to uncover underlying sensory processing and sensory modulation problems within our clients and then educate and provide tips and strategies to help them learn to integrate the information for success and optimal function within their daily lives. Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC and Jessica Hill, COTA/L come on the show to cover a broad overview of what sensory processing is, what it looks like, and some of their favorite activities to address sensory concerns. Sensory processing is a complex entity with lots of intricacies and is often times overlooked and misunderstood. As occupational therapists, it is our job to uncover underlying sensory processing and sensory modulation problems within our clients and then educate and provide tips and strategies to help them learn to integrate the information for success and optimal function within their daily lives. Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC and Jessica Hill, COTA/L come on the show to cover a broad overview of what sensory processing is, what it looks like, and some of their favorite activities to address sensory concerns. occupational therapy student, pediatric occupational therapy, occupational therapy, occupational therapy assistant, sensory integration, sensory modulation, pediatrics, occupational therapist, sensory processing, ot4lyfe no full 28     256bb6ab-8e76-4222-817e-251eacf4aa47 The Ins and Outs of the AOTA Conference Attending conferences is a great way to learn new things and connect with people within the occupational therapy community. And one of the biggest events each year within the United States is the American Occupational Therapy Association conference. This episode details specifics about what the AOTA conference looks like, how to prepare, and tips on how to make for successful conference experience.

    What it looks like?

    • Four days (Thursday, Friday, Saturday are full days, Sunday is a half day)
    • Pre-Conference institutes on Wednesday
    • Workshops, Short Courses, Research presentations, Conversations that Matter, Posters, Expo Hall, Alumni receptions
    • Presidential Address, Eleanor Clark Slagle Lecture, First Timer’s orientation, Fitness Events
    • Blood Drive and Book Drive this year

    Benefits of going as a practitioner:

    • Continuing education units (up to 24)
    • Exposure to new research/ practice areas
    • Networking/ meeting like minded people
    • Inspiration and motivation

    Attending as a student:

    • Some schools offer a conference scholarship
    • Student specific courses and presentations
    • Networking with other students and practitioners
    • Winning a free NBCOT exam

    My favorite parts:

    • International Breakfast
    • Opening Ceremony
    • Keynote address
    • Grand Opening of the Expo Hall
    • Tweet Up
    • Meeting new friends and reconnecting with old friends

    Tips to Prepare:

    • Business cards
    • Notebook and pen or notepad on phone to write down notes/ contact info for people you meet
    • Water bottle
    • Extra battery & charging cords for phones/ computers
    • Wear comfortable shoes
    • Bring a sweater or coat
    • If going with a group, split up for courses and then share notes
    • Connect with people online beforehand
    • Be prepared that you can’t do it all

    Other Resources:

    If you have questions or comments, hit me up on social media:

    ]]>     Mon, 18 Mar 2019 06:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com Attending conferences is a great way to learn new things and connect with people within the occupational therapy community. And one of the biggest events each year within the United States is the American Occupational Therapy Association conference. This episode details specifics about what the AOTA conference looks like, how to prepare, and tips on how to make for successful conference experience.

    What it looks like?

    • Four days (Thursday, Friday, Saturday are full days, Sunday is a half day)
    • Pre-Conference institutes on Wednesday
    • Workshops, Short Courses, Research presentations, Conversations that Matter, Posters, Expo Hall, Alumni receptions
    • Presidential Address, Eleanor Clark Slagle Lecture, First Timer’s orientation, Fitness Events
    • Blood Drive and Book Drive this year

    Benefits of going as a practitioner:

    • Continuing education units (up to 24)
    • Exposure to new research/ practice areas
    • Networking/ meeting like minded people
    • Inspiration and motivation

    Attending as a student:

    • Some schools offer a conference scholarship
    • Student specific courses and presentations
    • Networking with other students and practitioners
    • Winning a free NBCOT exam

    My favorite parts:

    • International Breakfast
    • Opening Ceremony
    • Keynote address
    • Grand Opening of the Expo Hall
    • Tweet Up
    • Meeting new friends and reconnecting with old friends

    Tips to Prepare:

    • Business cards
    • Notebook and pen or notepad on phone to write down notes/ contact info for people you meet
    • Water bottle
    • Extra battery & charging cords for phones/ computers
    • Wear comfortable shoes
    • Bring a sweater or coat
    • If going with a group, split up for courses and then share notes
    • Connect with people online beforehand
    • Be prepared that you can’t do it all

    Other Resources:

    If you have questions or comments, hit me up on social media:

    ]]>     The Ins and Outs of the AOTA Conference Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 00:30:47 Attending conferences is a great way to learn new things and connect with people within the occupational therapy community. And one of the biggest events each year within the United States is the American Occupational Therapy Association conference. This episode details specifics about what the AOTA conference looks like, how to prepare, and tips on how to make for successful conference experience. Attending conferences is a great way to learn new things and connect with people within the occupational therapy community. And one of the biggest events each year within the United States is the American Occupational Therapy Association conference. This episode details specifics about what the AOTA conference looks like, how to prepare, and tips on how to make for successful conference experience. aota19, fieldwork, networking, occupational therapy, otd, ot podcast, occupational therapy student, occupational therapy assistant, ot4lyfe, conference, aota conference no full 27     ced4a108-04a7-49a4-bdc3-7e44e9d51008 The Business Side of Occupational Therapy with Brandon Seigel Understanding the business side of occupational therapy is pivotal for any therapist and practice owner to know. In order to be successful within our profession, we must be aware of the state of healthcare and be solid within our purpose as a clinician. Our guest today, Brandon Seigel, is a private practice business consultant and executive director of Wellness Works Management Partners with years of experience helping practitioners start, run, and advance their practices to the next level.

    Brandon recently published a book called The Private Practice Survival Guide, outlining highly useful information for therapists and practice owners alike. He presents all over the country at local and state conferences and has an online course and private practice podcast launching soon. His goal is to help therapists in creating a business model that ultimately helps them excel both on a business side and on a clinical side.

    Brandon and Sarah discuss:

    • Brandon’s current professional life
    • Wellness Work Management Partners- Consulting Firm
    • Works with private practices all over the country and internationally (OT, PT, SLP & physician)
    • Consultation services and management services
    • Executive Director at Every Child Achieves in Southern California
    • Speaking all over the country, including 3 courses at American Occupational Therapy Association
    • New book just released called The Private Practice Survival Guide
    • Creating a new private practice podcast
    • Importance of prioritization
    • Why he does what he does
    • His start business and then how occupational therapy came into play
    • Struggles in school as a child and how that played a role in his desire to help others
    • Going to community college, then the University of Southern California, and graduating from California State University Northridge
    • Starting the workforce after college with entrepreneurs and managing other companies and multimillion dollar projects
    • His company was moving to a different state as he was marrying an occupational therapist whose mother had a successful therapy practice which needed some business support
    • Revolutionized that company and then branched out to start his own consulting company
    • Always felt a calling to purpose
    • His willingness to help his clients at any time and any day
    • How Brandon and Sarah met
    • Power of clinical integrity
    • Our current state of healthcare
    • The most asked question that he gets from private practice owners
    • Recognizing a therapist’s cost to a company
    • Shifting the employee mindset
    • Knowing the responsibilities of the employer and of the employees
    • Tips for therapists to stand out when being considered for a job
    • Resume building strategies
    • Importance of writing a cover letter and quickly responding to any correspondence for a job that you apply for
    • Self-awareness and his biggest perceived weakness is something that is not self-aware
    • Be specific in your skills and attributes
    • Discussing financials upfront
    • How to cut ties with an employee?
    • Upcoming online course coming in 2019

    Find his book here: The Private Practice Survival Guide

    Contact Him:

    Email: brandon@wellnessworksmp.com

    Web: http://www.wellnessworksmp.com

    Twitter: @wellnessworksmp

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellnessworksmp

    ]]>     Mon, 4 Mar 2019 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com/26 Understanding the business side of occupational therapy is pivotal for any therapist and practice owner to know. In order to be successful within our profession, we must be aware of the state of healthcare and be solid within our purpose as a clinician. Our guest today, Brandon Seigel, is a private practice business consultant and executive director of Wellness Works Management Partners with years of experience helping practitioners start, run, and advance their practices to the next level.

    Brandon recently published a book called The Private Practice Survival Guide, outlining highly useful information for therapists and practice owners alike. He presents all over the country at local and state conferences and has an online course and private practice podcast launching soon. His goal is to help therapists in creating a business model that ultimately helps them excel both on a business side and on a clinical side.

    Brandon and Sarah discuss:

    • Brandon’s current professional life
    • Wellness Work Management Partners- Consulting Firm
    • Works with private practices all over the country and internationally (OT, PT, SLP & physician)
    • Consultation services and management services
    • Executive Director at Every Child Achieves in Southern California
    • Speaking all over the country, including 3 courses at American Occupational Therapy Association
    • New book just released called The Private Practice Survival Guide
    • Creating a new private practice podcast
    • Importance of prioritization
    • Why he does what he does
    • His start business and then how occupational therapy came into play
    • Struggles in school as a child and how that played a role in his desire to help others
    • Going to community college, then the University of Southern California, and graduating from California State University Northridge
    • Starting the workforce after college with entrepreneurs and managing other companies and multimillion dollar projects
    • His company was moving to a different state as he was marrying an occupational therapist whose mother had a successful therapy practice which needed some business support
    • Revolutionized that company and then branched out to start his own consulting company
    • Always felt a calling to purpose
    • His willingness to help his clients at any time and any day
    • How Brandon and Sarah met
    • Power of clinical integrity
    • Our current state of healthcare
    • The most asked question that he gets from private practice owners
    • Recognizing a therapist’s cost to a company
    • Shifting the employee mindset
    • Knowing the responsibilities of the employer and of the employees
    • Tips for therapists to stand out when being considered for a job
    • Resume building strategies
    • Importance of writing a cover letter and quickly responding to any correspondence for a job that you apply for
    • Self-awareness and his biggest perceived weakness is something that is not self-aware
    • Be specific in your skills and attributes
    • Discussing financials upfront
    • How to cut ties with an employee?
    • Upcoming online course coming in 2019

    Find his book here: The Private Practice Survival Guide

    Contact Him:

    Email: brandon@wellnessworksmp.com

    Web: http://www.wellnessworksmp.com

    Twitter: @wellnessworksmp

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellnessworksmp

    ]]>     The Business Side of Occupational Therapy with Brandon Seigel Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 01:14:19 Understanding the business side of occupational therapy is pivotal for any therapist and practice owner to know. In order to be successful within our profession, we must be aware of the state of healthcare and be solid within our purpose as a clinician. Our guest today, Brandon Seigel, is a private practice business consultant and executive director of Wellness Works Management Partners with years of experience helping practitioners start, run, and advance their practices to the next level. Brandon recently published a book called The Private Practice Survival Guide, outlining highly useful information for therapists and practice owners alike. He presents all over the country at local and state conferences and has an online course and private practice podcast launching soon. His goal is to help therapists in creating a business model that ultimately helps them excel both on a business side and on a clinical side. Understanding the business side of occupational therapy is pivotal for any therapist and practice owner to know. In order to be successful within our profession, we must be aware of the state of healthcare and be solid within our purpose as a clinician. Our guest today, Brandon Seigel, is a private practice business consultant and executive director of Wellness Works Management Partners with years of experience helping practitioners start, run, and advance their practices to the next level. Brandon recently published a book called The Private Practice Survival Guide, outlining highly useful information for therapists and practice owners alike. He presents all over the country at local and state conferences and has an online course and private practice podcast launching soon. His goal is to help therapists in creating a business model that ultimately helps them excel both on a business side and on a clinical side. quality of care, otpodcast, treatment efficiency, occupational therapy practice, practice consulting, clinical integrity, occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapy, ot4lyfe no full 26     c968851c-54d0-4211-b4de-8b6b99e7e125 The Power of Play in Clinic Based Therapy with Francesca Avalli We all discover occupational therapy through different ways and it is always fascinating to hear how each therapist is first introduced into this wonderful profession. Our guest today is the whole reason that our host Sarah became an occupational therapist in the first place after meeting her while she worked at a local preschool. Francesca Avalli, MS, OTR/L has a wealth of knowledge from her years working in pediatrics, both in the school and clinic setting, and has a passion for the profession of occupational therapy that is undeniable. She runs her own pediatric clinic in Los Angeles, California and created an awesome product called Handee Band to facilitate her client’s strength and growth.

    Francesca and Sarah discuss:

    • Francesca’s current OT life
    • How her professional life has shifted since having a child
    • Working in the clinic setting
    • Starting a pediatric private practice
    • Her goal of mentoring and teaching newer occupational therapists
    • How Sarah and Francesca met
    • How Francesca inspired Sarah to become an occupational therapist
    • The difference between working for yourself and working for a company
    • The power of saying no and realizing boundaries as a therapist
    • Playing within the clinic setting
    • Her favorite treatment strategies and pieces of equipment
    • Teaching confidence to kids
    • Multiple uses of lycra within the clinic setting
    • Her most memorable moment as an OT
    • Managing client/parent relationships
    • How and why she created Handee Band
    • Who Handee Band can be used with

    Find Handee Bands here: Handee Bands

    Email: ot@therapyworksla.com

    http://www.handeeband.com

    Twitter: https://Twitter.com/handeeband

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handeeband/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/handeeband

    ]]>     Tue, 26 Feb 2019 16:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com/25 We all discover occupational therapy through different ways and it is always fascinating to hear how each therapist is first introduced into this wonderful profession. Our guest today is the whole reason that our host Sarah became an occupational therapist in the first place after meeting her while she worked at a local preschool. Francesca Avalli, MS, OTR/L has a wealth of knowledge from her years working in pediatrics, both in the school and clinic setting, and has a passion for the profession of occupational therapy that is undeniable. She runs her own pediatric clinic in Los Angeles, California and created an awesome product called Handee Band to facilitate her client’s strength and growth.

    Francesca and Sarah discuss:

    • Francesca’s current OT life
    • How her professional life has shifted since having a child
    • Working in the clinic setting
    • Starting a pediatric private practice
    • Her goal of mentoring and teaching newer occupational therapists
    • How Sarah and Francesca met
    • How Francesca inspired Sarah to become an occupational therapist
    • The difference between working for yourself and working for a company
    • The power of saying no and realizing boundaries as a therapist
    • Playing within the clinic setting
    • Her favorite treatment strategies and pieces of equipment
    • Teaching confidence to kids
    • Multiple uses of lycra within the clinic setting
    • Her most memorable moment as an OT
    • Managing client/parent relationships
    • How and why she created Handee Band
    • Who Handee Band can be used with

    Find Handee Bands here: Handee Bands

    Email: ot@therapyworksla.com

    http://www.handeeband.com

    Twitter: https://Twitter.com/handeeband

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handeeband/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/handeeband

    ]]>     The Power of Play in Clinic Based Therapy with Francesca Avalli Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 01:19:19 We all discover occupational therapy through different ways and it is always fascinating to hear how each therapist is first introduced into this wonderful profession. Our guest today is the whole reason that our host Sarah became an occupational therapist in the first place after meeting her while she worked at a local preschool. Francesca Avalli, MS, OTR/L has a wealth of knowledge from her years working in pediatrics, both in the school and clinic setting, and has a passion for the profession of occupational therapy that is undeniable. She runs her own pediatric clinic in Los Angeles, California and created an awesome product called Handee Band to facilitate her client’s strength and growth. We all discover occupational therapy through different ways and it is always fascinating to hear how each therapist is first introduced into this wonderful profession. Our guest today is the whole reason that our host Sarah became an occupational therapist in the first place after meeting her while she worked at a local preschool. Francesca Avalli, MS, OTR/L has a wealth of knowledge from her years working in pediatrics, both in the school and clinic setting, and has a passion for the profession of occupational therapy that is undeniable. She runs her own pediatric clinic in Los Angeles, California and created an awesome product called Handee Band to facilitate her client’s strength and growth. occupational therapy, pediatrics clinicbased sensory integration otpodcast, occupational therapy student, occupational therapy assistant, play, ot4lyfe no full 25     40d39204-7722-4b86-8e4e-408686ddb9fd Exploring the Country Through Travel Therapy with Emily Ann Becker Travel therapy is a unique practice area that consists of traveling to different parts of the United States in order to provide therapy services to places in need. Usually, rotations last about 13 weeks and then the therapist moves on to another placement. Sometimes there can be a potential to sign on for additional time if the services continue to be needed. Emily Ann Becker, OTR/L, is a travel occupational therapist who is currently licensed in 6 states and works in a variety of different settings, including skilled nursing facilities and home health. She discusses the best and worst parts of working in travel therapy and how flexibility is essential. Throughout our discussion she sheds light on the complexities and opportunities that being a travel therapist provides, as well as her passion for helping to inspire others.

    Emily and Sarah discuss:

    • Being licensed in multiple states and the differences in state law.
    • The trials and tribulations of being a travel OT
    • The variety of settings that travel therapy provides
    • The ability to specify the new jobs you are presented
    • The best and worst parts of being a travel therapist
    • How much the placement companies help you with your placements
    • The personality that you need to be a travel therapist
    • The importance of self-care
    • Tips to becoming a travel OT
    • Tax implications of travel OT placements
    • Possibilities of international travel therapy
    • Choosing one word as a focus for the year

    Email: ebecker815@gmail.com

    Instagram: @emilyann815

    ]]>     Mon, 18 Feb 2019 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com Travel therapy is a unique practice area that consists of traveling to different parts of the United States in order to provide therapy services to places in need. Usually, rotations last about 13 weeks and then the therapist moves on to another placement. Sometimes there can be a potential to sign on for additional time if the services continue to be needed. Emily Ann Becker, OTR/L, is a travel occupational therapist who is currently licensed in 6 states and works in a variety of different settings, including skilled nursing facilities and home health. She discusses the best and worst parts of working in travel therapy and how flexibility is essential. Throughout our discussion she sheds light on the complexities and opportunities that being a travel therapist provides, as well as her passion for helping to inspire others.

    Emily and Sarah discuss:

    • Being licensed in multiple states and the differences in state law.
    • The trials and tribulations of being a travel OT
    • The variety of settings that travel therapy provides
    • The ability to specify the new jobs you are presented
    • The best and worst parts of being a travel therapist
    • How much the placement companies help you with your placements
    • The personality that you need to be a travel therapist
    • The importance of self-care
    • Tips to becoming a travel OT
    • Tax implications of travel OT placements
    • Possibilities of international travel therapy
    • Choosing one word as a focus for the year

    Email: ebecker815@gmail.com

    Instagram: @emilyann815

    ]]>     Exploring the Country Through Travel Therapy with Emily Ann Becker Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 01:07:43 Travel therapy is a unique practice area that consists of traveling to different parts of the United States in order to provide therapy services to places in need. Usually, rotations last about 13 weeks and then the therapist moves on to another placement. Sometimes there can be a potential to sign on for additional time if the services continue to be needed. Emily Ann Becker, OTR/L, is a travel occupational therapist who is currently licensed in 6 states and works in a variety of different settings, including skilled nursing facilities and home health. She discusses the best and worst parts of working in travel therapy and how flexibility is essential. Throughout our discussion she sheds light on the complexities and opportunities that being a travel therapist provides, as well as her passion for helping to inspire others. Travel therapy is a unique practice area that consists of traveling to different parts of the United States in order to provide therapy services to places in need. Usually, rotations last about 13 weeks and then the therapist moves on to another placement. Sometimes there can be a potential to sign on for additional time if the services continue to be needed. Emily Ann Becker, OTR/L, is a travel occupational therapist who is currently licensed in 6 states and works in a variety of different settings, including skilled nursing facilities and home health. She discusses the best and worst parts of working in travel therapy and how flexibility is essential. Throughout our discussion she sheds light on the complexities and opportunities that being a travel therapist provides, as well as her passion for helping to inspire others. occupational therapy assistant, adult rehab, skilled nursing facility, travel therapy, otpodcast, occupational therapy student, occupational therapy, travel occupational therapist, ot4lyfe, home health no full 24     032c11db-5a16-4864-b662-2f9307f62a9a How Deep is Your Love For OT with Michael Roberts Dr. Michael Roberts, OTD, OTR/L, is the founder and current program director of the master’s degree program in Occupational Therapy at Regis College, in Boston Massachusetts. He has a strong passion for all things occupational therapy, as well as educating and empowering current occupational therapy students. His clinical background focused on adult physical dysfunction (inpatient, outpatient, and home care) with a specialty in oncology rehabilitation. He has completed research in fieldwork performance and next generation gaming consoles (Nintendo Wii) for health and wellness purposes, as well as presented at numerous state and national conferences, and independent oncology rehabilitation seminars. Dr. Roberts is the creator and host of the “I Love OT Podcast”, a show that highlights what is special, exciting, unique, and rewarding about the field of occupational therapy. His dedication and excitement for our profession pours out through his words as he shares wonderful stories and insightful wisdom from his OT experiences.

    Sarah and Michael discuss:

    • Michael’s current OT life
    • Scope of working as a clinician vs being an educator
    • His journey from clinical OT to being in academia
    • Working in the home environment with children and adults
    • The importance of being a fieldwork educator and what it provides for students, practitioners, and clients
    • His research in fieldwork education
    • Setting up an open communicate and a reflective process during the fieldwork process
    • How student’s own ideas and activities foster the therapeutic process
    • Thinking outside the box for each individual client
    • Importance of occupation based practice within the natural environment
    • Challenging aspects of OT/ getting knee deep in our client’s lives
    • Memorable stories from the field
    • How OTs have keen observation skills within their practice and in their personal lives
    • Why Michael got into podcasting
    • What he loves about OT
    • Staying curious and continuing to learn within our profession

    Find the I Love OT podcast here: http://iloveotpodcast.libsyn.com/

    Twitter: @otdaddy

    Instagram: @realotdaddy

    ]]>     Mon, 11 Feb 2019 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com Dr. Michael Roberts, OTD, OTR/L, is the founder and current program director of the master’s degree program in Occupational Therapy at Regis College, in Boston Massachusetts. He has a strong passion for all things occupational therapy, as well as educating and empowering current occupational therapy students. His clinical background focused on adult physical dysfunction (inpatient, outpatient, and home care) with a specialty in oncology rehabilitation. He has completed research in fieldwork performance and next generation gaming consoles (Nintendo Wii) for health and wellness purposes, as well as presented at numerous state and national conferences, and independent oncology rehabilitation seminars. Dr. Roberts is the creator and host of the “I Love OT Podcast”, a show that highlights what is special, exciting, unique, and rewarding about the field of occupational therapy. His dedication and excitement for our profession pours out through his words as he shares wonderful stories and insightful wisdom from his OT experiences.

    Sarah and Michael discuss:

    • Michael’s current OT life
    • Scope of working as a clinician vs being an educator
    • His journey from clinical OT to being in academia
    • Working in the home environment with children and adults
    • The importance of being a fieldwork educator and what it provides for students, practitioners, and clients
    • His research in fieldwork education
    • Setting up an open communicate and a reflective process during the fieldwork process
    • How student’s own ideas and activities foster the therapeutic process
    • Thinking outside the box for each individual client
    • Importance of occupation based practice within the natural environment
    • Challenging aspects of OT/ getting knee deep in our client’s lives
    • Memorable stories from the field
    • How OTs have keen observation skills within their practice and in their personal lives
    • Why Michael got into podcasting
    • What he loves about OT
    • Staying curious and continuing to learn within our profession

    Find the I Love OT podcast here: http://iloveotpodcast.libsyn.com/

    Twitter: @otdaddy

    Instagram: @realotdaddy

    ]]>     How Deep is Your Love For OT with Michael Roberts Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 01:22:15 Dr. Michael Roberts, OTD, OTR/L, is the founder and current program director of the master’s degree program in Occupational Therapy at Regis College, in Boston Massachusetts. He has a strong passion for all things occupational therapy, as well as educating and empowering current occupational therapy students. His clinical background focused on adult physical dysfunction (inpatient, outpatient, and home care) with a specialty in oncology rehabilitation. He has completed research in fieldwork performance and next generation gaming consoles (Nintendo Wii) for health and wellness purposes, as well as presented at numerous state and national conferences, and independent oncology rehabilitation seminars. Dr. Roberts is the creator and host of the “I Love OT Podcast”, a show that highlights what is special, exciting, unique, and rewarding about the field of occupational therapy. His dedication and excitement for our profession pours out through his words as he shares wonderful stories and insightful wisdom from his OT experiences. Dr. Michael Roberts, OTD, OTR/L, is the founder and current program director of the master’s degree program in Occupational Therapy at Regis College, in Boston Massachusetts. He has a strong passion for all things occupational therapy, as well as educating and empowering current occupational therapy students. His clinical background focused on adult physical dysfunction (inpatient, outpatient, and home care) with a specialty in oncology rehabilitation. He has completed research in fieldwork performance and next generation gaming consoles (Nintendo Wii) for health and wellness purposes, as well as presented at numerous state and national conferences, and independent oncology rehabilitation seminars. Dr. Roberts is the creator and host of the “I Love OT Podcast”, a show that highlights what is special, exciting, unique, and rewarding about the field of occupational therapy. His dedication and excitement for our profession pours out through his words as he shares wonderful stories and insightful wisdom from his OT experiences. home health, i love ot, otd, occupational therapy assistant, adult rehab, occupational therapy student, occupational therapy, fieldwork, ot4lyfe, ot podcast, education no full 23     cb72890b-f060-4815-9d65-a85fdc519cf6 Crafting Your Life for Success with Intention and Purpose with Andy Nielsen from OT Growth Andy Nielsen, OTS is an business innovator having founded products like the patented 8Scape folder and a Facebook advertising company called Big Ocean Commerce. He currently attends A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona and is completing his masters in occupational therapy. Integrating his background in business and his holistic approach to healthcare, Andy started OT Growth, a website aimed at helping pre-OT students, current OT students, and OT practitioners succeed within the career. He is a family man who strives to lead a balanced life serving others and contributing to society in meaningful ways.

    Sarah and Andy discuss:

    • Andrew’s early life as an entrepreneur
    • “Just Start” cause there is always more to learn
    • The book “The Power of Starting Something Stupid” by Richie Norton
    • Using OT’s creative skills to develop life changing ideas
    • Finding your calling in your life
    • Taking risks to find what keeps you engaged
    • Changing your mindset to handle failures
    • Setting up your life to prioritize your time
    • Considering the worst case scenario
    • Pushing through adversity to get to your goals
    • Setting yourself apart for your applications
    • The importance of advocating for OT

    He graciously created a list of resources just for the OT 4 Lyfe Tribe, which can be found here: https://otgrowth.com/ot4lyfe

    Link to the Design Your Freedom video

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/andyknielsen

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andyknielsen/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andy.nielsen.355

    ]]>     Mon, 4 Feb 2019 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com Andy Nielsen, OTS is an business innovator having founded products like the patented 8Scape folder and a Facebook advertising company called Big Ocean Commerce. He currently attends A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona and is completing his masters in occupational therapy. Integrating his background in business and his holistic approach to healthcare, Andy started OT Growth, a website aimed at helping pre-OT students, current OT students, and OT practitioners succeed within the career. He is a family man who strives to lead a balanced life serving others and contributing to society in meaningful ways.

    Sarah and Andy discuss:

    • Andrew’s early life as an entrepreneur
    • “Just Start” cause there is always more to learn
    • The book “The Power of Starting Something Stupid” by Richie Norton
    • Using OT’s creative skills to develop life changing ideas
    • Finding your calling in your life
    • Taking risks to find what keeps you engaged
    • Changing your mindset to handle failures
    • Setting up your life to prioritize your time
    • Considering the worst case scenario
    • Pushing through adversity to get to your goals
    • Setting yourself apart for your applications
    • The importance of advocating for OT

    He graciously created a list of resources just for the OT 4 Lyfe Tribe, which can be found here: https://otgrowth.com/ot4lyfe

    Link to the Design Your Freedom video

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/andyknielsen

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andyknielsen/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andy.nielsen.355

    ]]>     Crafting Your Life for Success with Intention and Purpose with Andy Nielsen from OT Growth Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 01:41:24 Andy Nielsen, OTS, is a current OT student at A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona who comes to our profession after many years in tech sales and business. He has designed his life with purpose and intention in order to maintain a family-friendly lifestyle, as well as to serve others and contribute to society in a meaningful way. Over the years he has developed a strong passion for entrepreneurship by creating things to help others and assisting people achieve success. Currently, he runs OT Growth, a website aimed at helping pre-OT students, current OT students, and OT practitioners succeed within the career. Andy Nielsen, OTS, is a current OT student at A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona who comes to our profession after many years in tech sales and business. He has designed his life with purpose and intention in order to maintain a family-friendly lifestyle, as well as to serve others and contribute to society in a meaningful way. Over the years he has developed a strong passion for entrepreneurship by creating things to help others and assisting people achieve success. Currently, he runs OT Growth, a website aimed at helping pre-OT students, current OT students, and OT practitioners succeed within the career. fieldwork, occupationaltherapystudent, preotsuccess, otgrowth, occupationaltherapy, otbusiness, oteducation, ot4lyfe no full 22     fcb768e2-2dfe-4e42-910b-cb4200b6b970 Incorporating Dogs into Animal Assisted Therapy with Karen Ni from Sun Dog Therapy Dr. Karen Ni, OTD, MA, OTR/L, CPDT-KA is passionate about using animal assisted therapy as a meaningful and powerful therapeutic tool. She uses her dogs, Dottie and Tater, as her canine co-therapists to assist in her therapy sessions and provide a different perspective and aspect to therapy interventions. She has also opened her own private practice, Sun Dog Therapy, that offers occupational therapy services, dog training, and other types of services related to caring for and learning about dogs. Sarah and Karen discuss:

    • Clarifying and defining terms that pertain to Animal Assisted Therapy.
    • Understanding the animal’s well-being during therapy and thinking of them as co-therapists.
    • The need for certification and training for animal assisted therapy.
    • Designing your schooling to emphasize your interests.
    • How dogs are incorporated into a variety of therapy sessions.
    • The difference in training for therapy rather than obedience.
    • Empowering the client by allowing them to train the dog and show others their results.
    • Transitioning skills from individual skills to generalized skills.
    • Starting SunDog Therapy as a private therapy practice
    • Lessons learned while starting a new business
    • Becoming involved with service dogs through other facets than specifically OT

    Animal Assisted Intervention International - https://aai-int.org/

    SunDog Therapy - http://www.sundogtherapy.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sundogtherapy/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sundogtherapy/

    Email: karen@sundogtherapy.com

    ]]>     Mon, 28 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com Dr. Karen Ni, OTD, MA, OTR/L, CPDT-KA is passionate about using animal assisted therapy as a meaningful and powerful therapeutic tool. She uses her dogs, Dottie and Tater, as her canine co-therapists to assist in her therapy sessions and provide a different perspective and aspect to therapy interventions. She has also opened her own private practice, Sun Dog Therapy, that offers occupational therapy services, dog training, and other types of services related to caring for and learning about dogs. Sarah and Karen discuss:

    • Clarifying and defining terms that pertain to Animal Assisted Therapy.
    • Understanding the animal’s well-being during therapy and thinking of them as co-therapists.
    • The need for certification and training for animal assisted therapy.
    • Designing your schooling to emphasize your interests.
    • How dogs are incorporated into a variety of therapy sessions.
    • The difference in training for therapy rather than obedience.
    • Empowering the client by allowing them to train the dog and show others their results.
    • Transitioning skills from individual skills to generalized skills.
    • Starting SunDog Therapy as a private therapy practice
    • Lessons learned while starting a new business
    • Becoming involved with service dogs through other facets than specifically OT

    Animal Assisted Intervention International - https://aai-int.org/

    SunDog Therapy - http://www.sundogtherapy.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sundogtherapy/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sundogtherapy/

    Email: karen@sundogtherapy.com

    ]]>     Incorporating Dogs into Animal Assisted Therapy with Karen Ni from Sun Dog Therapy Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 01:08:18 Dr. Karen Ni, OTD, MA, OTR/L, CPDT-KA is passionate about using animal assisted therapy as a meaningful and powerful therapeutic tool. She uses her dogs, Dottie and Tater, as her canine co-therapists to assist in her therapy sessions and provide a different perspective and aspect to therapy interventions. She has also opened her own private practice, Sun Dog Therapy, that offers occupational therapy services, dog training, and other types of services related to caring for and learning about dogs. Dr. Karen Ni, OTD, MA, OTR/L, CPDT-KA is passionate about using animal assisted therapy as a meaningful and powerful therapeutic tool. She uses her dogs, Dottie and Tater, as her canine co-therapists to assist in her therapy sessions and provide a different perspective and aspect to therapy interventions. She has also opened her own private practice, Sun Dog Therapy, that offers occupational therapy services, dog training, and other types of services related to caring for and learning about dogs. canine assistance, dog friendly therapy, education goals, canine therapists ot4lyfe, occupationaltherapy, animal assisted therapy, sun dog therapy no full 21     c804e864-e5dd-446b-887c-93aa8fcb8475 Leading From Where You Are with Ijeoma Ikpeze Ijeoma (EJ) Ikpeze OTA/S is a OTA student at Erie Community College who recently finished her school work and is about to embark on her first Level II fieldwork. She has a passion for leadership and profound interest in promoting the profession of occupational therapy. EJ is currently the only student and only OTA representative in the AOTA Emerging Leaders Development Program. Sarah and EJ discuss her experiences, including:

    • OTA school workload and her interests for fieldwork
    • Learning and getting comfortable with practicing in early intervention
    • Getting exposure to a variety of practice settings
    • Going back to get an Associates Degree after getting a Bachelor’s degree
    • Being accepted into the AOTA Emerging Leadership Development Program
    • Going to “Hill Day” at the Capitol Hill in Washington DC to lobby for OT
    • What defines a leader and being a leader as an OT
    • Getting involved state legislature to make a difference

    More info about the AOTA Emerging Leaders Development Program:
    https://www.aota.org/Education-Careers/Advance-Career/ELDP.aspx

    Contact her at: ijeomaikpeze@gmail.com

    ]]>     Mon, 21 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com Ijeoma (EJ) Ikpeze OTA/S is a OTA student at Erie Community College who recently finished her school work and is about to embark on her first Level II fieldwork. She has a passion for leadership and profound interest in promoting the profession of occupational therapy. EJ is currently the only student and only OTA representative in the AOTA Emerging Leaders Development Program. Sarah and EJ discuss her experiences, including:

    • OTA school workload and her interests for fieldwork
    • Learning and getting comfortable with practicing in early intervention
    • Getting exposure to a variety of practice settings
    • Going back to get an Associates Degree after getting a Bachelor’s degree
    • Being accepted into the AOTA Emerging Leadership Development Program
    • Going to “Hill Day” at the Capitol Hill in Washington DC to lobby for OT
    • What defines a leader and being a leader as an OT
    • Getting involved state legislature to make a difference

    More info about the AOTA Emerging Leaders Development Program:
    https://www.aota.org/Education-Careers/Advance-Career/ELDP.aspx

    Contact her at: ijeomaikpeze@gmail.com

    ]]>     Leading From Where You Are with Ijeoma Ikpeze Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 00:46:11 Ijeoma (EJ) Ikpeze OTA/S is an OTA student at Erie Community College who recently finished her school work and is about to embark on her first Level II fieldwork. She is also the only current student and only OTA accepted into the prestigious AOTA Emerging Leaders Development Program. Ijeoma (EJ) Ikpeze OTA/S is an OTA student at Erie Community College who recently finished her school work and is about to embark on her first Level II fieldwork. She is also the only current student and only OTA accepted into the prestigious AOTA Emerging Leaders Development Program. aota, leadership, emergingleadersdevelopmentprogram, occupationaltherapy, hillday, occupationaltherapystudent, occupationaltherapyassistant, ot4lyfe no full 20     cb2b130c-4859-4394-851c-2e1aab9d400e Happiness Through Movement, Education and Volunteering with Elizabeth DeBlasi Elizabeth DeBlasi, MS, OTR/L is a professor at Long Island University who woke up one night with a passion for international volunteer work. Within two weeks she was on a plane to Cape Town, South Africa to learn more about Therapists Without Borders. She and Sarah discuss their passions for pediatric therapy and how much they value sharing their knowledge around the world. They discuss:

    • How many hats OTs seem to wear on a regular basis
    • Getting to Cape Town with 2 weeks notice for WFOT
    • Finding your calling in OT and combining your passions
    • Empowering parents to make the primary difference in their child’s life
    • Passion for teaching and training students
    • Getting inspiration in the middle of the night
    • Balancing work with passions outside of work
    • Using yoga with sensory stimulation for young children
    • What happens at a Silence Retreat
    • Volunteer work within traveling, positive and negative experiences
    • Advocating for yourself and skills when volunteering
    • What makes Therapists Without Borders a great organization
    • How volunteering affects both the therapist and the client

    Contact Elizabeth:
    Instagram: @the.ot.movement

    Find out more about Therapists Without Borders: http://twbinc.org

    ]]>     Mon, 14 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com Elizabeth DeBlasi, MS, OTR/L is a professor at Long Island University who woke up one night with a passion for international volunteer work. Within two weeks she was on a plane to Cape Town, South Africa to learn more about Therapists Without Borders. She and Sarah discuss their passions for pediatric therapy and how much they value sharing their knowledge around the world. They discuss:

    • How many hats OTs seem to wear on a regular basis
    • Getting to Cape Town with 2 weeks notice for WFOT
    • Finding your calling in OT and combining your passions
    • Empowering parents to make the primary difference in their child’s life
    • Passion for teaching and training students
    • Getting inspiration in the middle of the night
    • Balancing work with passions outside of work
    • Using yoga with sensory stimulation for young children
    • What happens at a Silence Retreat
    • Volunteer work within traveling, positive and negative experiences
    • Advocating for yourself and skills when volunteering
    • What makes Therapists Without Borders a great organization
    • How volunteering affects both the therapist and the client

    Contact Elizabeth:
    Instagram: @the.ot.movement

    Find out more about Therapists Without Borders: http://twbinc.org

    ]]>     Happiness Through Movement, Education and Volunteering with Elizabeth DeBlasi Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 01:14:45 Elizabeth DeBlasi, MS, OTR/L has developed her passion in pediatric occupational therapy into international travel and volunteer work. She immediately took action to make her dreams about volunteering internationally come true. She has since become an integral part of the new non-profit Therapists Without Borders. Elizabeth DeBlasi, MS, OTR/L has developed her passion in pediatric occupational therapy into international travel and volunteer work. She immediately took action to make her dreams about volunteering internationally come true. She has since become an integral part of the new non-profit Therapists Without Borders. happiness, ot education, volunteer work, pediatrics, yoga, movement, ot, therapists without borders, occupational therapy, dance no full 19     2a98d1c0-24be-499d-8e85-8fb05aff7ca4 Notes From the OT School House with Jayson Davies and Abby Parana Pediatric occupational therapists work in a variety of settings which present their own challenges and advantages. School Based OT’s have their own distinct perspective on working in pediatrics and working in conjunction with teachers and school administrators to provide the most benefit to their clients. Jayson, Abby, and Sarah discuss a variety of topics relating to school based therapy.

    They discuss:

    • Random findings in the laundry
    • Funny stories from the daily life of a pediatric OT
    • Helping kids understand more difficult parts of life
    • The job market for school based OTs across the US
    • The best and worst parts of school based OT
    • Finding and being mentors through your career
    • Advocating for other types of services for clients within the school settings
    • Experiences that led them to their passion in OT
    • Strategies on how to deal with and avoid burnout
    • Why they started their podcast
    • Professional development units by listening to podcasts

    Follow Them on:

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otschoolhouse/
    • Twitter: https://twitter.com/OTSchoolHouse
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OTschoolhouse/

    Contact:

    • Abby: Abby@OTSchoolHouse.com
    • Jayson: Jayson@OTSchoolHouse.com

    OT School House Podcast:
    https://www.otschoolhouse.com/podcast

    Guidelines for OT Practices:
    https://www.otschoolhouse.com/ot-practice-map

    20% off Promo Code for OT School House Professional Development Credits: OT4LYFE

    ]]>     Mon, 7 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com Pediatric occupational therapists work in a variety of settings which present their own challenges and advantages. School Based OT’s have their own distinct perspective on working in pediatrics and working in conjunction with teachers and school administrators to provide the most benefit to their clients. Jayson, Abby, and Sarah discuss a variety of topics relating to school based therapy.

    They discuss:

    • Random findings in the laundry
    • Funny stories from the daily life of a pediatric OT
    • Helping kids understand more difficult parts of life
    • The job market for school based OTs across the US
    • The best and worst parts of school based OT
    • Finding and being mentors through your career
    • Advocating for other types of services for clients within the school settings
    • Experiences that led them to their passion in OT
    • Strategies on how to deal with and avoid burnout
    • Why they started their podcast
    • Professional development units by listening to podcasts

    Follow Them on:

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otschoolhouse/
    • Twitter: https://twitter.com/OTSchoolHouse
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OTschoolhouse/

    Contact:

    • Abby: Abby@OTSchoolHouse.com
    • Jayson: Jayson@OTSchoolHouse.com

    OT School House Podcast:
    https://www.otschoolhouse.com/podcast

    Guidelines for OT Practices:
    https://www.otschoolhouse.com/ot-practice-map

    20% off Promo Code for OT School House Professional Development Credits: OT4LYFE

    ]]>     Notes From the OT School House with Jayson Davies and Abby Parana Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 01:41:05 Jayson Davies, MA, OTR/L and Abby Parana, MS, OTR/L are pediatric occupational therapists that work in a school based setting. They have a unique view on how to provide treatment and advocate for their clients. They also host their own OT podcast: OT School House. Jayson Davies, MA, OTR/L and Abby Parana, MS, OTR/L are pediatric occupational therapists that work in a school based setting. They have a unique view on how to provide treatment and advocate for their clients. They also host their own OT podcast: OT School House. occupational therapist, school based therapy, early intervention, ot, ot podcasts, burnout, occupational therapy, advocating no full 18     dae48ffe-ccdc-4731-803f-d0f32b0ae314 OT-PT Collaboration in Early Intervention with Jennifer Ogawa, PT Physical therapy in early intervention has a very distinct view. Collaborating with occupational therapists allows each practitioner the ability to see the same therapy intervention from a fresh set of eyes. Jennifer Ogawa joins to discuss collaborating in early intervention.

    Sarah and Jennifer discuss:

    • The benefits of collaborating between disciplines
    • How to beat traffic in Los Angeles
    • The advantages of home based therapy
    • Their favorite toys to use in therapy
    • The joys of working in early intervention
    • The benefits of being a well rounded therapist
    • The craziest thing they have experienced in a client's home
    • How to get into early intervention and what is required

    You can find Jennifer on Instagram here:
    @cookinlovinmomma

    ]]>     Fri, 28 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com Physical therapy in early intervention has a very distinct view. Collaborating with occupational therapists allows each practitioner the ability to see the same therapy intervention from a fresh set of eyes. Jennifer Ogawa joins to discuss collaborating in early intervention.

    Sarah and Jennifer discuss:

    • The benefits of collaborating between disciplines
    • How to beat traffic in Los Angeles
    • The advantages of home based therapy
    • Their favorite toys to use in therapy
    • The joys of working in early intervention
    • The benefits of being a well rounded therapist
    • The craziest thing they have experienced in a client's home
    • How to get into early intervention and what is required

    You can find Jennifer on Instagram here:
    @cookinlovinmomma

    ]]>     OT-PT Collaboration in Early Intervention with Jennifer Ogawa, PT Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 01:10:56 Occupational and Physical Therapists often work together on clients to achieve similar goals through different lenses. Jennifer and Sarah discuss how they approach early intervention from each of their view points and the benefits of collaborating between disciplines. Occupational and Physical Therapists often work together on clients to achieve similar goals through different lenses. Jennifer and Sarah discuss how they approach early intervention from each of their view points and the benefits of collaborating between disciplines. home based therapy, occupational therapy, occupational therapist, pt, pediatrics, early intervention, physical therapy, ot no full 17     825df598-612c-4290-84e3-c0bc3c3e9d86 OT Round Table: The Best Parts, The Hardest Parts and What We Wish Others Understood About OT As occupational therapy clinicians, our jobs drastically shape our values and perspective on life. We share a unique outlook and approach to meaningful engagement in all of life’s occupations. Today is the first round table session in which Brock and Erika, a few OTs from different practice areas, come together to discuss topics within the field.

    Guest Panelists:

    • Brock Cook, BA OccThy - Lecturer - James Cook University - Mental Health
    • Erika Downs, COTA/L, MSG - Geriatrics

    We discuss the following topics:

    • The beach
    • Apps & social media: MySpace, Facebook, Marco Polo
    • Structure of our jobs in per diem, home health, mental health, and academia
    • Hardest parts of current jobs
    • Limitations on our jobs as a therapist imposed from our healthcare systems
    • Dealing with tough cases and death of a client
    • What we wish more people knew about occupational therapy
    • Why people do not know what occupational therapy is
    • Our favorite/ last watched TV show
    • Mental health as a practice area in the United States and Australia
    • Our paths to the field of occupational therapy
    • Importance of gaining exposure in numerous practice areas
    • Best parts of being an occupational therapist
    ]]>     Mon, 17 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com As occupational therapy clinicians, our jobs drastically shape our values and perspective on life. We share a unique outlook and approach to meaningful engagement in all of life’s occupations. Today is the first round table session in which Brock and Erika, a few OTs from different practice areas, come together to discuss topics within the field.

    Guest Panelists:

    • Brock Cook, BA OccThy - Lecturer - James Cook University - Mental Health
    • Erika Downs, COTA/L, MSG - Geriatrics

    We discuss the following topics:

    • The beach
    • Apps & social media: MySpace, Facebook, Marco Polo
    • Structure of our jobs in per diem, home health, mental health, and academia
    • Hardest parts of current jobs
    • Limitations on our jobs as a therapist imposed from our healthcare systems
    • Dealing with tough cases and death of a client
    • What we wish more people knew about occupational therapy
    • Why people do not know what occupational therapy is
    • Our favorite/ last watched TV show
    • Mental health as a practice area in the United States and Australia
    • Our paths to the field of occupational therapy
    • Importance of gaining exposure in numerous practice areas
    • Best parts of being an occupational therapist
    ]]>     OT Round Table: The Best Parts, The Hardest Parts and What We Wish Others Understood About OT Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 02:13:37 This is the first edition of the OT Round Table, a casual discussion with OT practitioners from different background about the best and worst parts as well as what we wish others understood about our profession. This is the first edition of the OT Round Table, a casual discussion with OT practitioners from different background about the best and worst parts as well as what we wish others understood about our profession. occupational therapy assistant, ot, occupational therapy practice areas, occupational therapist, occupational therapy no full 16     26e39b6d-b154-4800-953c-8f234140dd32 Level 2 Fieldwork Mini Series - Part 6 of 6 - Week 13: Reflections on the Experience The student’s first Level 2 fieldwork is over:

    • Feelings during the last couple of weeks
    • Level of growth and now possessing a new prospective
    • Structure of Level 2 fieldworks: back to back or having more schooling in between
    • AOTA Final Evaluation and the Student Evaluation of the Fieldwork Experience
    • Reflections on their perceived strengths and weaknesses from first episode
    • Recognizing their continued challenges and their biggest positive takeaways
    • Balancing self-care with demands of fieldwork
    • Overall feelings throughout their experience
    • Considerations of recording their experience
    ]]>     Fri, 14 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com The student’s first Level 2 fieldwork is over:

    • Feelings during the last couple of weeks
    • Level of growth and now possessing a new prospective
    • Structure of Level 2 fieldworks: back to back or having more schooling in between
    • AOTA Final Evaluation and the Student Evaluation of the Fieldwork Experience
    • Reflections on their perceived strengths and weaknesses from first episode
    • Recognizing their continued challenges and their biggest positive takeaways
    • Balancing self-care with demands of fieldwork
    • Overall feelings throughout their experience
    • Considerations of recording their experience
    ]]>     Level 2 Fieldwork Mini Series - Part 6 of 6 - Week 13: Reflections on the Experience Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 01:03:41 The fieldwork rotation is a vital part of becoming an OT. Follow 2 students as they transition into occupational therapy practitioners. This is episode 6 of a 6 part mini-series. The fieldwork rotation is a vital part of becoming an OT. Follow 2 students as they transition into occupational therapy practitioners. This is episode 6 of a 6 part mini-series. occupational therapy, internship, occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapy student, occupational therapist, ot, fieldwork no full 15     cb160e7f-da3f-4ede-b861-d336c14635d2 Level 2 Fieldwork Mini Series - Part 5 of 6 - Week 9: Struggling to Balance Fieldwork with Life It’s week 9 of Level II fieldwork and Rachelle and Maya are here to discuss their current state’s as they head into the last few weeks of their clinical rotation:

    • Current expectations at the end of their fieldwork
    • How to handle schedule changes
    • Strategies for documentation and report writing
    • The benefits of having a support system outside of OT
    • Work-life balance
    • Importance of working with the family in pediatrics

    Coping strategies for dealing with the mental, physical, and emotional stress of fieldwork.

    ]]>     Fri, 7 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com It’s week 9 of Level II fieldwork and Rachelle and Maya are here to discuss their current state’s as they head into the last few weeks of their clinical rotation:

    • Current expectations at the end of their fieldwork
    • How to handle schedule changes
    • Strategies for documentation and report writing
    • The benefits of having a support system outside of OT
    • Work-life balance
    • Importance of working with the family in pediatrics

    Coping strategies for dealing with the mental, physical, and emotional stress of fieldwork.

    ]]>     Level 2 Fieldwork Mini Series - Part 5 of 6 - Week 9: Struggling to Balance Fieldwork with Life Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 00:50:02 The fieldwork rotation is a vital part of becoming an OT. Follow 2 students as they transition into occupational therapy practitioners. This is episode 5 of a 6 part mini-series. The fieldwork rotation is a vital part of becoming an OT. Follow 2 students as they transition into occupational therapy practitioners. This is episode 5 of a 6 part mini-series. internship, ot, occupational therapy, occupational therapy assistant, fieldwork, occupational therapist, occupational therapy student no full 14     f1845242-0824-4e21-be62-d9722fed1026 The Very First Steps in Becoming an OT with Rachel Moore Every occupational therapists journey begins with OT school. And before school, comes pre-requisites, the GRE, volunteer hours, and applications. Being right in the middle of this process, Rachel Moore discusses how she is managing all the requirements and preparing to begin applying to OT programs. She shares some great insight into resources she has found helpful and tips for what to expect as a volunteer.

    Steps to take for the OT application

    • OTCAS: Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service
    • GRE: Graduate Record Exam
    • Advice for pre OT students and volunteers

    Occupational Therapy resources

    ]]>     Mon, 3 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com Every occupational therapists journey begins with OT school. And before school, comes pre-requisites, the GRE, volunteer hours, and applications. Being right in the middle of this process, Rachel Moore discusses how she is managing all the requirements and preparing to begin applying to OT programs. She shares some great insight into resources she has found helpful and tips for what to expect as a volunteer.

    Steps to take for the OT application

    • OTCAS: Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service
    • GRE: Graduate Record Exam
    • Advice for pre OT students and volunteers

    Occupational Therapy resources

    ]]>     The Very First Steps in Becoming an OT with Rachel Moore Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 00:36:42 Rachel is an OT volunteer with Sarah's private practice who is gaining volunteer hours for her application to OT school. Rachel is an OT volunteer with Sarah's private practice who is gaining volunteer hours for her application to OT school. occupational therapy assistant, volunteer hours, occupational therapy student, ot school, occupational therapist, ot, occupational therapy no full 13     7cc24e82-6a1d-4dcc-b045-ff0046a21b39 Level 2 Fieldwork Mini Series - Part 4 of 6 - Week 6: Halfway Through Fieldwork and Experiencing the Midterm Review It’s Midterm and Rachelle and Maya have completed 6 of their 12 weeks of fieldwork. Sarah reconnects with Rachelle and Maya to discuss details regarding the AOTA midterm evaluation and to get updates in regards to their current fieldwork experience. We’ll hear information about:

    • AOTA midterm evaluation
    • Communication with supervisors
    • Pros and cons of videotaping students during treatment sessions as a learning tool
    • Student’s progress towards becoming an entry-level practitioner
    • Challenge of incorporating occupation-based treatments
    • Documentation challenges and strategies to address them
    • Exposure to non-clinical roles as an occupational therapist
    • Advice for other students as they embark on Level II fieldwork experience
    • Effect of fieldwork experience on Rachelle and Maya’s future aspirations as occupational therapists
    ]]>     Fri, 30 Nov 2018 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com It’s Midterm and Rachelle and Maya have completed 6 of their 12 weeks of fieldwork. Sarah reconnects with Rachelle and Maya to discuss details regarding the AOTA midterm evaluation and to get updates in regards to their current fieldwork experience. We’ll hear information about:

    • AOTA midterm evaluation
    • Communication with supervisors
    • Pros and cons of videotaping students during treatment sessions as a learning tool
    • Student’s progress towards becoming an entry-level practitioner
    • Challenge of incorporating occupation-based treatments
    • Documentation challenges and strategies to address them
    • Exposure to non-clinical roles as an occupational therapist
    • Advice for other students as they embark on Level II fieldwork experience
    • Effect of fieldwork experience on Rachelle and Maya’s future aspirations as occupational therapists
    ]]>     Level 2 Fieldwork Mini Series - Part 4 of 6 - Week 6: Halfway Through Fieldwork and Experiencing the Midterm Review Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 01:01:47 The fieldwork rotation is a vital part of becoming an OT. Follow 2 students as they transition into occupational therapy practitioners. This is episode 4 of a 6 part mini-series. The fieldwork rotation is a vital part of becoming an OT. Follow 2 students as they transition into occupational therapy practitioners. This is episode 4 of a 6 part mini-series. occupational therapy assistant, fieldwork, occupational therapist, ot, internship, occupational therapy, occupational therapy student no full 12     df2a9c74-86c4-4562-a48d-292b2c17cd73 Using Gardens in a Holistic Approach to Occupational Therapy with Deedee Levine While working as a school-based OT, Deedee Levine MS, OTR/L, YT-200, CD has found gardening and gardens to be a unique and integral part of her Occupational Therapy treatments. In addition to that, it’s helping children understand their overall health from a whole new perspective. Using Occupational Therapy as a pillar of her holistic healing approach, she has branched out into multiple other facets of health care. We discuss:

    • How she blends environmental science with occupational therapy
    • Impact of outside gardens on youth in schools
    • Cooking is the most important OT treatment session
    • Skills utilized during cooking activity
    • How taking care of a plant can influence children
    • Food justice and implications of availability of fresh foods in low income areas
    • Empowering families to be able to grow and make their own foods to be healthy
    • Microscopic versus whole view lens
    • Disconnection between where our food comes from these days
    • Grants and funding opportunities for therapists
    • Engaging the entire school and not just students receiving therapy
    • Occupational therapy can also be seen as opportunity therapy
    • Incorporating yoga and Ayurvedic doula into occupational therapy
    • Relatedness of sensory processing and Ayurveda
    • Promoting health and wellness at the beginning, rather than only addressing it once something goes wrong
    • An explanation of her private practice, Deedee Levine Therapeutics

    Find out more on her site: https://www.deedeelevinetherapeutics.com/

    Or follow her on:

    Instagram: @deedeelevinetherapeutics

    Facebook: DeedeeLevineTherapeutics

    ]]>     Mon, 26 Nov 2018 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com While working as a school-based OT, Deedee Levine MS, OTR/L, YT-200, CD has found gardening and gardens to be a unique and integral part of her Occupational Therapy treatments. In addition to that, it’s helping children understand their overall health from a whole new perspective. Using Occupational Therapy as a pillar of her holistic healing approach, she has branched out into multiple other facets of health care. We discuss:

    • How she blends environmental science with occupational therapy
    • Impact of outside gardens on youth in schools
    • Cooking is the most important OT treatment session
    • Skills utilized during cooking activity
    • How taking care of a plant can influence children
    • Food justice and implications of availability of fresh foods in low income areas
    • Empowering families to be able to grow and make their own foods to be healthy
    • Microscopic versus whole view lens
    • Disconnection between where our food comes from these days
    • Grants and funding opportunities for therapists
    • Engaging the entire school and not just students receiving therapy
    • Occupational therapy can also be seen as opportunity therapy
    • Incorporating yoga and Ayurvedic doula into occupational therapy
    • Relatedness of sensory processing and Ayurveda
    • Promoting health and wellness at the beginning, rather than only addressing it once something goes wrong
    • An explanation of her private practice, Deedee Levine Therapeutics

    Find out more on her site: https://www.deedeelevinetherapeutics.com/

    Or follow her on:

    Instagram: @deedeelevinetherapeutics

    Facebook: DeedeeLevineTherapeutics

    ]]>     Using Gardens in a Holistic Approach to Occupational Therapy with Deedee Levine Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 00:55:13 While working as a school-based OT, Deedee Levine MS, OTR/L, YT-200, CD has found gardening and gardens to be a unique and integral part of her Occupational Therapy treatments. While working as a school-based OT, Deedee Levine MS, OTR/L, YT-200, CD has found gardening and gardens to be a unique and integral part of her Occupational Therapy treatments. gardening, doula, school based practice, garden therapy, ot, ayurveda, yoga, occupational therapy student, occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapy, occupational therapist no full 11     087c108d-ec10-4c52-8478-c325f4430299 A Special Episode Full of Thanks It’s Thanksgiving in the US and that means it’s time to sit down and reflect on all the things in your life that you are thankful for. Sarah sits down to contemplate all the things and people she is thankful for in her life, including:

    • The ability to impact the lives of her clients
    • Being a fieldwork educator and impacting the next generation of OT’s
    • Opportunities for volunteering abroad and the ability to travel
    • Elaine at CRECER
    • Olga at Háskólinn á Akureyri
    • Pushing through the limiting beliefs to get the Podcast live
    • The guests that took a chance to record before the podcast went live
    • The Level II Fieldwork students that recorded the mini-series.
    • Mastermind Mind groups with Leo, Debra and Alexis, Jayson & Abby
    • Alex and Kiara for putting together show notes and helping fine tune ideas.
    • Brock Cook at the Occupied Podcast - www.brockcook.com
    • Sarah’s husband Ray for setting up all the background, promoting and editing.
    • The listeners and community that is building around this podcast

    A giveaway - snap a picture of a review in your favorite podcast player and email it to sarah@ot4lyfe.com

    Thanks again everyone!

    ]]>     Fri, 23 Nov 2018 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com It’s Thanksgiving in the US and that means it’s time to sit down and reflect on all the things in your life that you are thankful for. Sarah sits down to contemplate all the things and people she is thankful for in her life, including:

    • The ability to impact the lives of her clients
    • Being a fieldwork educator and impacting the next generation of OT’s
    • Opportunities for volunteering abroad and the ability to travel
    • Elaine at CRECER
    • Olga at Háskólinn á Akureyri
    • Pushing through the limiting beliefs to get the Podcast live
    • The guests that took a chance to record before the podcast went live
    • The Level II Fieldwork students that recorded the mini-series.
    • Mastermind Mind groups with Leo, Debra and Alexis, Jayson & Abby
    • Alex and Kiara for putting together show notes and helping fine tune ideas.
    • Brock Cook at the Occupied Podcast - www.brockcook.com
    • Sarah’s husband Ray for setting up all the background, promoting and editing.
    • The listeners and community that is building around this podcast

    A giveaway - snap a picture of a review in your favorite podcast player and email it to sarah@ot4lyfe.com

    Thanks again everyone!

    ]]>     A Special Episode Full of Thanks Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 00:17:06 Sarah takes the time on a special holiday to reflect on all the things she's thankful for. From the families that allow her to have impact on their lives to the people that have helped her get the podcast off the ground. Sarah takes the time on a special holiday to reflect on all the things she's thankful for. From the families that allow her to have impact on their lives to the people that have helped her get the podcast off the ground. occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapy, many thanks, ot, thanksgiving, occupational therapist, occupational therapy student no full 10     117899bd-68d9-43b4-bce8-933b6876670f Making A Difference Around The Globe With Lauren Stanley-Alpert Having a love for travel and pediatric occupational therapy, Lauren Stanley-Alpert, MS, OTR/L, C/NDT felt the drive to combine her two passions. After struggling to find reliable organizations to volunteer with, she decided to create her own organization to provide a more affordable, responsible, and sustainable volunteer experience for other therapists. Therapists Without Borders aims to connect occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech language pathologists to individuals and communities across the globe that have a significant need for therapy services while making sure that the services provided has a long lasting positive effect on the population.

    They discuss:

    • Attending the 2018 World Federation of Occupational Therapists conference
    • Issues with current international volunteer opportunities
    • Sustainability of carry over of services for people with special needs
    • Importance of researching volunteering opportunities
    • What to expect when volunteering
    • Dealing with difficult experiences and differences abroad
    • Why people should be interested in volunteering in less fortunate areas

    Website: http://twbinc.org

    Instagram: @properjetiquette

    ]]>     Mon, 19 Nov 2018 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com Having a love for travel and pediatric occupational therapy, Lauren Stanley-Alpert, MS, OTR/L, C/NDT felt the drive to combine her two passions. After struggling to find reliable organizations to volunteer with, she decided to create her own organization to provide a more affordable, responsible, and sustainable volunteer experience for other therapists. Therapists Without Borders aims to connect occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech language pathologists to individuals and communities across the globe that have a significant need for therapy services while making sure that the services provided has a long lasting positive effect on the population.

    They discuss:

    • Attending the 2018 World Federation of Occupational Therapists conference
    • Issues with current international volunteer opportunities
    • Sustainability of carry over of services for people with special needs
    • Importance of researching volunteering opportunities
    • What to expect when volunteering
    • Dealing with difficult experiences and differences abroad
    • Why people should be interested in volunteering in less fortunate areas

    Website: http://twbinc.org

    Instagram: @properjetiquette

    ]]>     Making A Difference Around The Globe With Lauren Stanley-Alpert Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 00:48:26 Lauren Stanley-Alpert, MS, OTR/L created Therapists Without Borders to connect occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech language pathologists with communities across the globe that have a significant need for therapy services while making sure that the services provided has a long lasting positive effect on the population. Lauren Stanley-Alpert, MS, OTR/L created Therapists Without Borders to connect occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech language pathologists with communities across the globe that have a significant need for therapy services while making sure that the services provided has a long lasting positive effect on the population. therapists without borders, ot, occupational therapy student, occupational therapist, international volunteer work, volunteering, occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapy no full 9     59a4f927-136e-455a-a706-7e121afbe663 Level 2 Fieldwork Mini Series - Part 3 of 6 - Week 5: Bridging the Gap Between Student and OT Practitioner After 5 weeks of their Level 2 fieldwork, Rachelle and Maya are back to debrief about their experiences so far. They are just about halfway done and being expected to do more and more every week. Their caseloads are increasing and the demands are becoming more challenging as they bridge the gap between student and practitioner. They discuss:

    • Daily and weekly responsibilities
    • Adjusting to the high demands of fieldwork
    • Tough conversations with parents
    • Importance of seeing things in context
    • Interactions with supervisors, students, and other professionals
    • Importance of taking initiative and advocating for yourself
    • Benefits of reaching out to school faculty for guidance during fieldwork
    • Favorite experiences from fieldwork thus far
    ]]>     Fri, 16 Nov 2018 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com After 5 weeks of their Level 2 fieldwork, Rachelle and Maya are back to debrief about their experiences so far. They are just about halfway done and being expected to do more and more every week. Their caseloads are increasing and the demands are becoming more challenging as they bridge the gap between student and practitioner. They discuss:

    • Daily and weekly responsibilities
    • Adjusting to the high demands of fieldwork
    • Tough conversations with parents
    • Importance of seeing things in context
    • Interactions with supervisors, students, and other professionals
    • Importance of taking initiative and advocating for yourself
    • Benefits of reaching out to school faculty for guidance during fieldwork
    • Favorite experiences from fieldwork thus far
    ]]>     Level 2 Fieldwork Mini Series - Part 3 of 6 - Week 5: Bridging the Gap Between Student and OT Practitioner Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 00:48:24 The fieldwork rotation is a vital part of becoming an OT. Follow 2 students as they transition into occupational therapy practitioners. This is episode 3 of a 6 part mini-series. The fieldwork rotation is a vital part of becoming an OT. Follow 2 students as they transition into occupational therapy practitioners. This is episode 3 of a 6 part mini-series. ot, occupational therapist, internship, fieldwork, occupational therapy student, occupational therapy, occupational therapy assistant no full 8     6b43ab4f-a1b6-46b0-b81a-5bcb23f35c48 From Occupational Therapist to Entrepreneur with Cami Culwell Occupational therapy and entrepreneurship have a lot in common. Cami Culwell, MA, OTR/L was having trouble with existing bags during her day to day practice as a treating therapist. Clinitote was born out of a drive to make something that is vital to every practitioner’s life more functional and fashionable. Sarah and Cami cover a lot of topics during their talk including:

    • Their most memorable experiences as OT’s
    • How to deal with the loss of a client
    • Importance of having a mentor
    • The challenges of starting a business
    • Implementing work/life balance
    • Overcoming criticism
    • Advice for an aspiring entrepreneur
    • How being an OT has helped overcome the challenges of being an entrepreneur

    You can contact her on:

    Facebook: @clinitote

    Instagram: @clinitote2017

    For a 30% discount on any Clinitote purchase use the promo code: OT4LYFE30

    ]]>     Mon, 12 Nov 2018 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com Occupational therapy and entrepreneurship have a lot in common. Cami Culwell, MA, OTR/L was having trouble with existing bags during her day to day practice as a treating therapist. Clinitote was born out of a drive to make something that is vital to every practitioner’s life more functional and fashionable. Sarah and Cami cover a lot of topics during their talk including:

    • Their most memorable experiences as OT’s
    • How to deal with the loss of a client
    • Importance of having a mentor
    • The challenges of starting a business
    • Implementing work/life balance
    • Overcoming criticism
    • Advice for an aspiring entrepreneur
    • How being an OT has helped overcome the challenges of being an entrepreneur

    You can contact her on:

    Facebook: @clinitote

    Instagram: @clinitote2017

    For a 30% discount on any Clinitote purchase use the promo code: OT4LYFE30

    ]]>     From Occupational Therapist to Entrepreneur with Cami Culwell Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 00:59:56 Starting a business takes a lot of nerve. Learn how Clinitote was started and how occupational therapy helped push Cami Culwell through the hurdles of starting a new business. Starting a business takes a lot of nerve. Learn how Clinitote was started and how occupational therapy helped push Cami Culwell through the hurdles of starting a new business. occupational therapy, practitioner bags, clinitote, handbags, occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapy student, entrepreneurship, occupational therapist, ot no full 7     bb7c2efb-2482-4b9a-9c29-79a51263aed1 Level 2 Fieldwork Mini Series - Part 2 of 6 - Week 2: Moving from Observation to Hands-On Practice Maya and Rachelle return to the podcast with two of their twelve weeks of fieldwork completed. We touch base with them to see how everything is going, shed some light on what the beginning of fieldwork could look like, and discuss strategies for making the jump from observation to hands on practice. The following topics are covered:

    • Current successes and challenges in fieldwork
    • Managing difficult behaviors in pediatrics
    • Supervisory experience
    • A typical day as a Level II student
    • Time commitments and management during and outside of fieldwork
    • Exposure to notes and documentation
    • Transitioning from observing to leading sessions
    • Reviewing client population and ages
    • Work/ life balance
    ]]>     Fri, 9 Nov 2018 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com Maya and Rachelle return to the podcast with two of their twelve weeks of fieldwork completed. We touch base with them to see how everything is going, shed some light on what the beginning of fieldwork could look like, and discuss strategies for making the jump from observation to hands on practice. The following topics are covered:

    • Current successes and challenges in fieldwork
    • Managing difficult behaviors in pediatrics
    • Supervisory experience
    • A typical day as a Level II student
    • Time commitments and management during and outside of fieldwork
    • Exposure to notes and documentation
    • Transitioning from observing to leading sessions
    • Reviewing client population and ages
    • Work/ life balance
    ]]>     Level 2 Fieldwork Mini Series - Part 2 of 6 - Week 2: Moving from Observation to Hands-On Practice Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 00:43:13 The fieldwork rotation is a vital part of becoming an OT. Follow 2 students as they transition into practitioners. This is episode 2 of a 6 part mini-series. The fieldwork rotation is a vital part of becoming an OT. Follow 2 students as they transition into practitioners. This is episode 2 of a 6 part mini-series. occupational therapy, occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapist, internship, fieldwork, ot, occupational therapy student no full 6     5059820e-a4b3-4a25-82d4-33fb93e7441b Limiting Beliefs, Accountability and Masterminds with Leo Valenzuela Ultra-running and endurance hikes test one’s ability to overcome exhaustion, mental blocks, and limiting beliefs. Besides being a favorite occupation of Dr. Leo Valenzuela PT, DPT, they have also taught him many life lessons that he has utilized in order to start his own physical therapy private practice, Los Leones Physical Therapy. Sarah and Leo meet to chat about how they formed a mastermind group in order to accomplish their goals of starting a PT practice and an OT podcast. They discuss the importance of community and how it held them accountable and taught them pivotal skills in pursuing their dreams.

    They discuss a range of topics including:

    • Ultra-running and endurance hikes
    • Pushing limits and challenging yourself
    • Starting a private practice
    • Hardest part of getting it off the ground
    • Pushing past boundaries
    • Maintaining consistency
    • Most exciting part of starting his own business
    • Going against the grain
    • Importance of having a community
    • Helping with finances, marketing, website design
    • Motivation from others who are also wanting to start something
    • Our favorite physical therapy podcast and Facebook group
    • The PT Entrepreneur Podcast
    • PT Entrepreneur on Facebook
    • Mastermind groups
    • Being held accountable
    • Changing your life personally and professionally
    • Limiting factors and impostor syndrome
    • Setting goals to be better than the month before
    • Failing forward
    • Advice for others wanting to start their own practices

    The PT Entrepreneur Podcast

    You can reach out to Leo at Los Leones Physical Therapy: LosLeonesPT@gmail.com

    On Instagram: @losleonespt

    Or at his site: https://www.losleonespt.com/

    ]]>     Mon, 5 Nov 2018 08:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com Ultra-running and endurance hikes test one’s ability to overcome exhaustion, mental blocks, and limiting beliefs. Besides being a favorite occupation of Dr. Leo Valenzuela PT, DPT, they have also taught him many life lessons that he has utilized in order to start his own physical therapy private practice, Los Leones Physical Therapy. Sarah and Leo meet to chat about how they formed a mastermind group in order to accomplish their goals of starting a PT practice and an OT podcast. They discuss the importance of community and how it held them accountable and taught them pivotal skills in pursuing their dreams.

    They discuss a range of topics including:

    • Ultra-running and endurance hikes
    • Pushing limits and challenging yourself
    • Starting a private practice
    • Hardest part of getting it off the ground
    • Pushing past boundaries
    • Maintaining consistency
    • Most exciting part of starting his own business
    • Going against the grain
    • Importance of having a community
    • Helping with finances, marketing, website design
    • Motivation from others who are also wanting to start something
    • Our favorite physical therapy podcast and Facebook group
    • The PT Entrepreneur Podcast
    • PT Entrepreneur on Facebook
    • Mastermind groups
    • Being held accountable
    • Changing your life personally and professionally
    • Limiting factors and impostor syndrome
    • Setting goals to be better than the month before
    • Failing forward
    • Advice for others wanting to start their own practices

    The PT Entrepreneur Podcast

    You can reach out to Leo at Los Leones Physical Therapy: LosLeonesPT@gmail.com

    On Instagram: @losleonespt

    Or at his site: https://www.losleonespt.com/

    ]]>     Limiting Beliefs, Accountability and Masterminds with Leo Valenzuela Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 00:47:14 Everyone needs support networks. Sarah and Leo discuss limiting beliefs, holding each other accountable and setting up mastermind groups and private practices. Everyone needs support networks. Sarah and Leo discuss limiting beliefs, holding each other accountable and setting up mastermind groups and private practices. limiting beliefs, physical therapy, occupational therapy, accountability, pt, occupational therapist, mastermind, ot, occupational therapy student, occupational therapy assistant, private practice no full 5     b06d7aee-58e7-4faf-9c69-9141edf04cac Level 2 Fieldwork Mini Series - Part 1 of 6 - Week 0: Excitement and Trepidation as Fieldwork Begins For occupational therapy students, going on a fieldwork rotation is exciting and also a little nerve-wracking. It is the time that they finally get the chance to integrate the information that they learned in the classroom and apply it directly into practice. We had the opportunity to chat with two Masters level students, Rachelle and Maya, who are about to embark on their first Level II fieldwork experience. This episode will be the first of 6 as we follow along with them over their 12 week rotation. Sarah and the students will delve into the following topics:

    • Transitioning from the classroom into a practice setting
    • Students’ strengths and weaknesses going into their first Level II
    • Students’ feelings and emotions before beginning fieldwork
    • Current level of preparation and methods to further prepare before starting fieldwork
    • Working with clients and caregivers in various settings
    • Importance of self-care throughout fieldwork
    • Models of student supervision
    • Advice to students from a supervisor’s point of view
    • Meaning of occupational therapy to students
    ]]>     Fri, 2 Nov 2018 07:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com For occupational therapy students, going on a fieldwork rotation is exciting and also a little nerve-wracking. It is the time that they finally get the chance to integrate the information that they learned in the classroom and apply it directly into practice. We had the opportunity to chat with two Masters level students, Rachelle and Maya, who are about to embark on their first Level II fieldwork experience. This episode will be the first of 6 as we follow along with them over their 12 week rotation. Sarah and the students will delve into the following topics:

    • Transitioning from the classroom into a practice setting
    • Students’ strengths and weaknesses going into their first Level II
    • Students’ feelings and emotions before beginning fieldwork
    • Current level of preparation and methods to further prepare before starting fieldwork
    • Working with clients and caregivers in various settings
    • Importance of self-care throughout fieldwork
    • Models of student supervision
    • Advice to students from a supervisor’s point of view
    • Meaning of occupational therapy to students
    ]]>     Level 2 Fieldwork Mini Series - Part 1 of 6 - Week 0: Excitement and Trepidation as Fieldwork Begins Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 00:39:33 The fieldwork rotation is a vital part of becoming an OT. Follow 2 students as they transition into practitioners. This is episode 1 of a 6 part mini-series. The fieldwork rotation is a vital part of becoming an OT. Follow 2 students as they transition into practitioners. This is episode 1 of a 6 part mini-series. fieldwork, internship, occupational therapy assistant, ot, occupational therapist, occupational therapy student, occupational therapy no full 4     fbf39a41-22b4-46dc-911d-52efed05ea95 Fresh Perspectives from First Year OT Students with Alex, Christina, and Regina Students bring an unique perspective and undeniable passion to the profession of occupational therapy. Each one enters bringing values and previous experiences imperative to growing the scope and capacity of occupational therapy as a whole. Alex Villanueva, Christina Villasenor, and Regina Sarnicola, three students from California State University Dominguez Hills, join Sarah to discuss what the life of an occupational therapy student is really like. They share extensive insight into what lead them to the field of occupational therapy and actionable tips for anyone looking to apply to OT school.

    • Finding occupational therapy as a second career
    • Lessons and skills learned from their past jobs
    • Going about the application process
    • A day in the life of an occupational therapy student
    • What excites them about the profession of occupational therapy
    • Advocating for our profession as a student
    • Advice for prospective OT students

    If you want to reach out to our guests today:

    ]]>     Fri, 26 Oct 2018 07:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com Students bring an unique perspective and undeniable passion to the profession of occupational therapy. Each one enters bringing values and previous experiences imperative to growing the scope and capacity of occupational therapy as a whole. Alex Villanueva, Christina Villasenor, and Regina Sarnicola, three students from California State University Dominguez Hills, join Sarah to discuss what the life of an occupational therapy student is really like. They share extensive insight into what lead them to the field of occupational therapy and actionable tips for anyone looking to apply to OT school.

    • Finding occupational therapy as a second career
    • Lessons and skills learned from their past jobs
    • Going about the application process
    • A day in the life of an occupational therapy student
    • What excites them about the profession of occupational therapy
    • Advocating for our profession as a student
    • Advice for prospective OT students

    If you want to reach out to our guests today:

    ]]>     Fresh Perspectives from First Year OT Students with Alex, Christina, and Regina Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 00:50:55 Current OT students bring an undeniable passion and energy to the profession with a fresh new perspective. Listen as we discuss their excitement for their OT careers. Current OT students bring an undeniable passion and energy to the profession with a fresh new perspective. Listen as we discuss their excitement for their OT careers. occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapy student, ot, occupational therapist, school applications, occupational therapy, second careers no full 3     832255a7-2c91-435e-9d8a-452a1d63ba66 Voices from the OT Community at the 2018 AOTA Conference Every year, occupational therapy professionals and students come together to celebrate the profession and connect with like-minded individuals at the American Occupational Therapy Association conference. It is always a good time and this year’s conference held in Salt Lake City, Utah,was no different. Join us as we hear from fellow conference goers straight from the halls of the conference and hear about their experience attending this year’s event.

    • Amy- VA pediatric mental health, Virginia
    • Cami Culwell- Clinitote
    • Kat- Winston Salem State University
    • Cynthia- School-based OT Phoenix, AZ
    • Dominic Lloyd-Randolfi- @NewGradOT, New Grad Occupational Therapy
    • David S. McGuire- @davidsmcguire- Tennessee Occupational Therapy Association
    • Dr. Bill Wong- @billwongOT
    • Leah, Bria, Davonte, and Asiya- Florida A&M University
    • Grant Mitchell- Millennial OT, @millennialot
    • Irene Ghattas- @insidemyotbrain
    • Dr. Karen Jacobs- @KarenJacobsOT- Boston University: Sargent College
    • Pat- San Jose State University
    • Rachel- exploring sensory integration materials
    • Rosaleigh, Emily, Cat, and Elyse- University of Alabama Birmingham
    • Serena, Alexandra, and Serena- University of Southern California: Mrs. TH Chan Division of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science
    • Lesly - Cincinnati State
    ]]>     Wed, 24 Oct 2018 07:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com Every year, occupational therapy professionals and students come together to celebrate the profession and connect with like-minded individuals at the American Occupational Therapy Association conference. It is always a good time and this year’s conference held in Salt Lake City, Utah,was no different. Join us as we hear from fellow conference goers straight from the halls of the conference and hear about their experience attending this year’s event.

    • Amy- VA pediatric mental health, Virginia
    • Cami Culwell- Clinitote
    • Kat- Winston Salem State University
    • Cynthia- School-based OT Phoenix, AZ
    • Dominic Lloyd-Randolfi- @NewGradOT, New Grad Occupational Therapy
    • David S. McGuire- @davidsmcguire- Tennessee Occupational Therapy Association
    • Dr. Bill Wong- @billwongOT
    • Leah, Bria, Davonte, and Asiya- Florida A&M University
    • Grant Mitchell- Millennial OT, @millennialot
    • Irene Ghattas- @insidemyotbrain
    • Dr. Karen Jacobs- @KarenJacobsOT- Boston University: Sargent College
    • Pat- San Jose State University
    • Rachel- exploring sensory integration materials
    • Rosaleigh, Emily, Cat, and Elyse- University of Alabama Birmingham
    • Serena, Alexandra, and Serena- University of Southern California: Mrs. TH Chan Division of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science
    • Lesly - Cincinnati State
    ]]>     Voices from the OT Community at the 2018 AOTA Conference Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 00:44:33 Share in the excitement as the OT community gathers every year at AOTA. Share in the excitement as the OT community gathers every year at AOTA. occupational therapy student, occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapist, occupational therapy, aota, ot no full 2     944a1c68-8e8e-462b-a88e-7ef878ffe6a4 Inspiration, Sensory Integration and Zen with Roxie Fernandez Sometimes life takes twists and turns and might not end up how you expected it to. For Roxie Fernandez, the birth of her second son lead her to find her passion in the profession of occupational therapy. Over the years, Roxie moved from working with adults in a hospital to finding her niche working with children and specializing in sensory integration. Roxie shares her journey through being a student, an early occupational therapy practitioner, and eventually to opening her own private practice. Many topics are discussed, including:

    • Their favorite pieces of equipment to use in a sensory clinic
    • Roxie’s experience as a mother of a child with a disability
    • Transitioning from OT student to practitioner
    • Importance of having a mentor
    • OT as a constant learning process
    • The evolution of Roxie’s career that led her to opening her own practice
    • Zensory’s unique multi-sensory environment and what it offers to children and families
    • Favorite part about OT and the biggest challenges when working with kids with disabilities
    • Advice for practitioners working with parents of children with disabilities
    • Advice for parents of children with special needs
    ]]>     Mon, 22 Oct 2018 07:00:00 +0000 sarahot4lyfe@gmail.com (Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L) https://ot4lyfe.com Sometimes life takes twists and turns and might not end up how you expected it to. For Roxie Fernandez, the birth of her second son lead her to find her passion in the profession of occupational therapy. Over the years, Roxie moved from working with adults in a hospital to finding her niche working with children and specializing in sensory integration. Roxie shares her journey through being a student, an early occupational therapy practitioner, and eventually to opening her own private practice. Many topics are discussed, including:

    • Their favorite pieces of equipment to use in a sensory clinic
    • Roxie’s experience as a mother of a child with a disability
    • Transitioning from OT student to practitioner
    • Importance of having a mentor
    • OT as a constant learning process
    • The evolution of Roxie’s career that led her to opening her own practice
    • Zensory’s unique multi-sensory environment and what it offers to children and families
    • Favorite part about OT and the biggest challenges when working with kids with disabilities
    • Advice for practitioners working with parents of children with disabilities
    • Advice for parents of children with special needs
    ]]>     Inspiration, Sensory Integration and Zen with Roxie Fernandez Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L 00:53:21 Roxie Fernandez walks us through all of life's twists and turns that lead her to become an Occupational Therapist. Roxie Fernandez walks us through all of life's twists and turns that lead her to become an Occupational Therapist. pediatrics, sensory integration, zen, occupational therapy student, occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapy, occupational therapist, ot no full 1