All Episodes

It's Not Just Joint Pain: Occupational Therapy's Unique Role in Arthritis Life with Cheryl Crow

Mon, 1 Jun 2020 07:00:04 +0000

Cheryl and Sarah discuss: Cheryl’s journey with rheumatoid arthritis Anxiety and mental health considerations Gaslighting in the medical world The average diagnosis length for autoimmune diseases Validation and empowerment Definition of arthritis Most common symptoms Arthritis...

Why You Need to Find Your Passion in OT

Mon, 25 May 2020 07:00:23 +0000

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...

Positive Approach to Dementia Care with Jenna Mele

Mon, 18 May 2020 07:00:06 +0000

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 H...

Mentorship and Little t Trauma: Takeaways from Episode 62

Fri, 15 May 2020 01:26:05 +0000

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: http...

Trauma-Sensitive Care for Healthcare Providers with Taelor Millsap

Mon, 4 May 2020 07:00:19 +0000

Sarah and Taelor discuss: Her realization of trauma Denial Finding self worth Psychological manipulation Gaslighting Definitions of trauma Big T traumas and little t traumas Correlation between low income and trauma Connection before correction Trauma sensitive strategies Pers...

Monthly Recap: May 2020

Fri, 1 May 2020 07:00:06 +0000

Discussion Points The importance of community The OT Roundtable: http://www.theotroundtable.com/02/ OTRT Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LD7CcbOobw OT4 Lyfe: https://ot4lyfe.com/59/ OT 4 Lyfe: https://ot4lyfe.com/60/ OT Month features: https://ot4lyfe.com/ot-month E...

Creating Success in Non-Traditional Roles as an Occupational Therapy Assistant with Dave Merlo

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 07:00:18 +0000

Dave and Sarah discuss: Volunteering in Haiti WFOT Haiti: https://www.wfot.org/member-organisations/haiti-haitian-association-of-occupational-therapists Caribbean Occupational Therapy Association: http://www.caribbeanot.com/haiti.html Negativity associated with volunteering, e...

Learning How To Money with Joel Larsgaard

Mon, 6 Apr 2020 07:00:24 +0000

Joel and Sarah discuss: One tip for someone wanting to be better about their finances Budget is not a 4 letter word Money as a tool that is tied to your values Tracking your spending: Mint- https://www.mint.com/ Know how much money is coming in and where it is going The why be...