This week: updates from AOTA, staying connected amidst social distancing, teletherapy, at home activities, healthcare workers on the front lines of the outbreak, and navigating the volatility of the stockmarket.
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In Ever Changing Times, AOTA is Keeping Us Up-to-Date
For current information coming directly from the American Occupational Therapy Association, keep tabs on this page dedicated to provide up-to-date information about COVID-19.
Even When Isolated, We Can Still Be Connected
As occupational therapy practitioners we know how important it is for people to engage in meaningful activities. Brynne from Be Well + Balance details how to even amidst isolation we can still engage in purposeful activities and stay connected with others.
Teleporting into Teletherapy?
I’ve got a podcast episode and a blog post to help jump start your journey into telehealth.
Stephanie Lancaster from On The Air Podcast has a past episode detailing the service delivery of occupational therapy in telehealth.
And OT Toolbox put together a wonderful resource all about tips and tricks for using teletherapy.
Since We’re Social Distancing
Good thing my friends Hillary and Chantal from Original Therapy Resources have us covered with a few pdfs with at home activities for OT, PT, and SLP. There is also a Spring Themed Resource Packet.
Working on the Front Lines
Lovelyy OT shares a video with us about how healthcare workers are on the front lines of this virus outbreak.
“I’ve Got My Mind on My Money and My Money on My Mind”
Not only is the coronavirus affecting people’s occupations and routines, but it is also having a significant impact on the stock market. I know many people are starting to freak out because of it’s volatility so here’s a great podcast episode from some well-respected financial bloggers to help you navigate your money and the market during this crazy time.
Doing the Best We Can
During this crazy, unknown time period, I have just been doing the best I can over here, as we all have. Things are changing by the moment and just keeping up with everything has been a challenge.
My work has switched to providing teletherapy as of this week and many clients have cancelled until this all gets sorted out. Not only have therapy sessions been cancelled, but so has the AOTA 2020 conference.
If you are looking for things to do while at home, I released a podcast episode last week with the one and only Mandy Chamberlain from Seniors Flourish. In the episode, Mandy shares how a traumatic personal experience as a family member influenced her role as an OT provider.
And fresh off the press!!!
I have teamed up with Brock Cook from the Occupied podcast and Michelle Amussen from Incorporate Mindfulness to bring you The OT Roundtable podcast. Our aim is to shed light on things that are happening within our profession and bring awareness to these topics through raw and honest discussions. Join the discussion by subscribing to “The OT Roundtable” on your favorite podcast player or at http://www.theotroundtable.com/
Hope you are all staying safe out there. If you find any other resources, email me and I will add it.
Take Care- Sarah
