I wanted to share a few of our favorite posts with books, movies, TV shows, and more that we think occupational therapy practitioners and students will love
the SAMHSA Voice Awards , which honor films and TV shows that portray behavioral health and recovery accurately...We think you’re going to love these movies and TV shows—add these award-winning titles to your queue
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Hopefully your family and friends will happen upon this gift guide (hint. hint.) or maybe you want to gift yourself a present! Show Off Your OT Pride!
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The best way to make your case that you should be making more money is to have data that shows it. We can help you with that!
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-Kim Warchol There are amazing opportunities coming, we have to manage our fear and show and articulate what OT can do. ...Demonstrate our value Document our services Show how we improve outcomes."
The more we lobby on these programs and show their importance, the more likely we are to have an effect on the federal budget
And as usual, stories about returning to everyday occupations following an illness or injury were newsmakers this year: After her stroke, this musician had to retune her life (Philadelphia Inquirer) Understanding the types of rehab for stroke therapy (Next Avenue) 11 essentials for people recovering from a stroke (Yahoo Lifestyle) 'Miracle Girl': After brain bleed, Wheaton woman rebuilds her life (Chicago Daily Herald) For brain surgery patient, biggest challenge is motherhood (The Associated Press) How to safeguard your stairs so you don't take a nasty fall (Inside Edition) At ‘High Five’ camp, struggling with a disability is the point (NPR) Pieces on how meaningful occupations can enrich life or solve challenges were headlines throughout 2019: Plant-potting workshop helps boost spirits of women in prison (Psych Central) Spending just 20 minutes in a park makes you happier (TIME magazine) This inexpensive pencil grip is the trick to teaching kids how to hold a pencil (The Today Show) Experts: Senior citizens should plan for 'driving retirement' too (Newsday) 10 Driving Tips for People with Rheumatoid Arthritis (Everyday Health) Benefits of baby yoga aren't a stretch (Good Morning America) “Catching waves for well-being” (The New York Times) ‘Abilities not disabilities’: A Kendall coffee shop hired them when no one else would (The Miami Herald) 89-year-old woman learns to skate again after stroke (KOMO-TV) THANK YOU to all occupational therapy practitioners who have dedicated their talents to participating in media interviews this year
A Press-Enterprise article explains how a toddler who nearly drowned is relearning daily activities such as walking and playing from an occupational therapist. This TODAY Show story on occupational therapist Veronica Brooks who born without arms explains why the profession is perfect for her, and a description of her work
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says the novel explores social participation, sexual activity, and ADLs of people with chronic illness and shows how the couple adapts behaviors to be as intimate as possible
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