All Episodes

Becoming an Occupational Therapist: OT School

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000

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...

Recommended Continuing Education Resources

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Talking Points: Question of the Month- What are your favorite continuing education courses that you have taken and why? Ushma @worldofot ~ Star Institute Annabeth Knight @thefannypacktherapist ~ Every Move Counts Erin Jeffords @theotadvocate Glen Gillen’s Management of the Hem...

It's Okay to Take a Break

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000

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: Answer the Question of the Month Catch the full episode: https://ot4lyfe.com/87

Recognizing the Importance of Self-Care for OT Practitioners with Nancy

Mon, 9 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000

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 patient...

Addressing Sexual Health Across the Lifespan

Mon, 2 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000

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 Mentioned Resources: OT After Dark Podcast...

10 Lessons From 2 Years of Podcasting

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Talking Points: The only way to get better at something is to research, learn, and practice The OT community is amazing People still do not know that OT podcasts exist Accountability is everything There’s so much more to podcasting than just talking into a microphone Being a L...

Sex, Love, and Occupational Therapy with Sakshi Tickoo

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000

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 Occ...

Your Favorite Creative Treatment Ideas

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Talking Points: Question of the Month- What’s your most outside the box treatment idea? Danielle Delorenzo @mornings.with.an.ot.mom Jayson Davies @otschoolhouse Lauren Burns @burns_lauren_ot Emily Deller @emilymarie_ot Erin_Jeffords @theotadvocate Emilia Dewi @the_lymph_therap...