In this episode, we discuss:
- Genevieve’s path to her brain tumor diagnosis and the challenges encountered.
- Experiences of feeling invalidated by healthcare professionals.
- Adjusting to daily life post-diagnosis and managing significant life changes.
- Maintaining a strong connection with her daughter while managing her health.
- Embracing imperfection in parenting and its impact on her life.
- Healing occupations that supported her journey.
- The role of playfulness in her journey towards well-being.
- Changes in her occupational therapy practice and new perspectives since her diagnosis.
It’s a conversation about resilience, self-compassion and finding meaning through challenge. I know you’ll take something powerful from it.
Genevieve is a paediatric occupational therapist and founder of Umbrella OT. She works in a small rural community here in Australia. Genevieve brings a holistic, family-centered approach to her practice and thrives on conducting sessions outdoors, leveraging the calming effects of nature. Genevieve’s work is deeply informed by her interests in relational neuroscience and intergenerational trauma, emphasizing the healing power of relationships in therapy. Beyond the traditional scope, she incorporates elements of spirituality and energy work into her sessions, enriching the therapeutic experience.
She’s also the driving force behind Ordinary Families, an online movement inspiring families to find joy and connection in authenticity rather than perfection, a philosophy born from her own life challenges and insights as a parent facing health obstacles.
You can connect with Genevieve here:
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