In this episode we are talking to Dave Jereb, occupational therapist, paediatric clinic owner, author and mentor. We talk all about burnout, the static NDIS price rate and finding meaning in OT. We discuss:
- Static NDIS pricing on occupational therapy
- Factors contributing to burnout in OTs
- Common signs of burnout for occupational therapists
- Importance of professional support for therapists
- Discussion on Dave’s “OT Competencies”
- Debunking the myth that OT is just common sense
- Why OTs need to engage in meaningful activities
- Strategies and routines to manage and prevent burnout and SO much more!
Dave is a paediatric occupational therapist based here in Australia with over 20 years of experience. He is the co-founder of MoveAbout Therapy Services and The Allied Health Sanctuary. He’s also the author of the Amazon number one best seller book – ‘Challenging the Story’ a book that offers child-centered and connection-focused strategies for managing challenging behaviours.
Dave’s key principle is to ‘support the people who support the kids’. He envisages a world where all children have meaningful lives and are valued within their communities.
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