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Addressing Mental Health In The Home: Guidance For The OT Practitioner

Krista Covell-Pierson, OTR/L, BCB-PMD

November 7, 2024

Our country is in a mental health crisis, and occupational therapy continues to be underutilized for support. OTPs should feel confident and capable of providing interventions to help in the world of...   Read More

  


Return to Work after Cancer and the Role of Occupational Therapy

Jantina Kroese-King, Occupational Therapist/Clinical Epidemiologist

October 7, 2024

Facts about returning to work after cancer and the role of the occupational therapy practitioner will be discussed in this course with an introduction to specific models and interventions.   Read More

  


Evaluating Adults’ Mental Health Needs: An Essential Feature Of OT Practice

Debora Davidson, PhD, OTR/L

September 12, 2024

Screening and evaluating clients’ emotional, cognitive, and social performance is an essential skill set for occupational therapy practitioners working with adults across various practice settings....   Read More

  


OT In Mental Health: Understanding The Role Of The Occupational Therapy Practitioner

Cynthia Hoskins, DBH, MOT, OTR/L, CCTS-I

August 21, 2024

A general overview of the history of OT in mental health and practice indications. More specifically, this course will inform OTPs of common practice settings, the clinical presentation which includes...   Read More

  


Rehabilitation Strategies For Persons With Dementia And Neuropsychiatric Conditions: What's The Evidence?

Dennis Klima, PT, MS, PhD, GCS, NCS

August 19, 2024

Current rehabilitation approaches for patients with a variety of neuropsychiatric conditions, including dementia, schizophrenia, and functional movement disorders, will be addressed in this course. Ev...   Read More

   


What You Need to Know When an Individual Hoards

Kathleen Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L, CMDCP, CDP, CFPS, CGCS

July 22, 2024

This session will explore hoarding in senior living by first defining hoarding and identifying the types of hoarding behaviors. The session will look at the scope of the issue in various levels of sen...   Read More

  


Chronic Fatigue Syndrome And Long COVID: OT Strategies

Zara Dureno, MOT

June 25, 2024

Learn how to help clients manage Long COVID and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome from the lens and strengths of Occupational Therapy.   Read More

   


Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills For Occupational Therapy Practitioners Working With Adolescents

Amy Andersen Yamaoda, MA, OTR/L, PMH-C

April 10, 2024

Explore DBT skills for OT intervention with adolescents. Research on DBT with adolescents will be discussed, and practical strategies and examples for utilizing DBT skills in OT practice with adolesce...   Read More

 


Caregiving For The Spinal Cord Injury Patient

Alaena McCool, MS, OTR/L, CPAM

March 19, 2024

This course will explore how to identify caregiver challenges, as well as resources and creative problem-solving solutions available for caregivers and patients with spinal cord injuries. Case studies...   Read More

  


Navigating Risks: From Professional Curiosity To Safeguarding Oneself And Others

Tania Sofia Nogueira, MSc, HCPC – UK, COT – UK, ACSS – PT

March 18, 2024

Occupational therapy professionals work with a range of people who can be at increased risk to themselves, to others, or from others. We all have a role in minimizing these risks. Conversations can be...   Read More

 


The Reinvention Of Occupational Identity: A Decision-Making Approach

Andy Pitts, DrOT, OTR/L

February 21, 2024

This course is designed to familiarize clinicians of all levels with the Reinvention of Occupational Identity: A Decision-Making Framework. The purpose of the framework is to act as a guide for clinic...   Read More

   


Nature As Co-Therapist Podcast

Amy Wagenfeld, PhD, OTR/L, SCEM, EDAC, FAOTA, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

February 15, 2024

The evidence overwhelmingly supports the positive role of nature in health and well-being. In this course, attendees will learn about nature-based therapy and its application to clinical practice acro...   Read More

    


An Overview Of Sleep Disturbances: A Practical Approach For Occupational Therapy Practitioners

Cynthia Hoskins, DBH, MOT, OTR/L, CCTS-I

February 7, 2024

A general overview of the prevalence of sleep disturbances, a breakdown of the sleep cycle and stages, and the impact of poor sleep quality on different areas of occupation are covered in this course....   Read More

 


Evidence-Based Approaches: A Pediatric Perspective Of The Occupation Of Sleep

Nicole Quint, PhD, Dr.OT, OTR/L

February 6, 2024

Public health research has shown that many children experience sleep disorders; however, many pediatric therapists feel uncomfortable providing sleep interventions for children. Using the "Hit the SAA...   Read More

   


Healthy Transitions: An Opportunity For OT Intervention

Ingrid Provident, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA

January 18, 2024

Transitions in life are a natural part of being human; however, navigating change isn’t always easy. Facing the unknown can sometimes cause feelings of stress, anxiety, fear, worry, or depression. O...   Read More

    


Trauma Informed Care: What Does An Occupational Therapy Practitioner Need To Know?

Aditi Mehra, DHSc, OTR/L

November 17, 2023

The significance of recognizing and addressing the complex impacts of trauma on both clients and practitioners, to not only tailor interventions that foster holistic healing and growth but also empowe...   Read More

   


Occupational Therapy And Fatigue After Cancer

Jantina Kroese-King, Occupational Therapist/Clinical Epidemiologist

October 27, 2023

A comprehensive understanding of the challenges posed by fatigue after cancer treatment and how occupational therapy can play a pivotal role in managing this condition is covered in this course. Fatig...   Read More

  


Fostering Healthy Minds: Exploring Occupational Therapy's Role in Supporting Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health

Jessica McMurdie, OTR/L

September 7, 2023

Learn about the critical window of brain development and the key factors that impact the social-emotional foundations of infants and toddlers. Learn how occupational therapy’s unique perspective can...   Read More

   


Substance Misuse In The Elderly And Use Of Screening, Brief Intervention, And Referral To Treatment (SBIRT)

Ingrid Provident, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA

August 31, 2023

Substance use disorders are a significant problem in the elderly population. Studies have shown that elderly patients with substance use disorders have very good outcomes when diagnosed and treatment...   Read More

   


Multiple Generations In The Workplace: Effective Communication To Enhance Diversity

Ingrid Provident, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA

July 20, 2023

There are very different generations in the workplace and getting these groups to work together effectively is challenging. It is important to first understand each of these groups based on their stre...   Read More

  


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