The OT Lifestyle Movement Podcast 3 - The OT Lifestyle Movement

107 – Therapeutic Use of Self: Personal & Professional Self Intertwined ft Linda Finlay

In this episode we are talking all about therapeutic use of self with psychotherapist, academic, author, researcher and former occupational therapist, Linda Finlay. We discuss: Linda is an integrative psychotherapist who has her own private practice in the UK. Linda originally qualified as an occupational therapist in 1977 and worked in the mental health field in …

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106 – Sexuality, Sexual Identity, Gender, Pronouns & Intimacy ft Dr. Sakshi Tickoo

In this episode we are talking all about sexuality, an often overlooked aspect of the human experience in our OT field. So we’re lifting the veil to develop a deeper understanding. We’re talking with Dr Sakshi Tickoo. In this episode we explore: Dr. Sakshi Tickoo (she/her) is a brown, queer Occupational Therapist and Sexuality …

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105 – Navigating the NDIS: Assessments, Reports & Everything You Need To Know ft Sarah Collison

In this episode we are talking all about the NDIS: The National Disability Insurance Scheme here in Australia. We are talking with Sarah Collison, Occupational Therapist, Director of Verve OT and administrator of The NDIS OT Community of Practice Facebook Group. We discuss: Sarah is an Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of experience and …

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104 -Occupational Science & Literacy, Awakening To Justice and Re-Imagining the Possibilities of Occupational Therapy ft Professor Elizabeth Townsend

In this episode, it is an absolute privilege and pleasure to be speaking with Emeritus Professor Elizabeth Townsend. Liz is a remarkable occupational therapist, occupational scientist and scholar who developed Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement (CMOP-E) and has made significant contributions to the field of occupational therapy, occupational science and the understanding of …

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102 – Raising the Collective Consciousness: “Occupation” Explored

When we step fully into our role as an occupational therapist and own the title, when we educate the community on our understanding of ‘occupation’ – we raise the collective consciousness. But it starts with us. As occupational therapists we often get frustrated that no one knows what it is we do. And it’s a …

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101 – Person-Centered Care & Surviving a Stroke ft Emma Gee

In this episode we explore person-entered care with occupational therapist and stroke survivor, Emma Gee. We discuss: Emma is an occupational therapist, a professional speaker and a person who survived a stroke when she was 24. In a moment, Emma’s life changed from that of a professional health provider and long-distance runner to that of …

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100 – Co-Regulation with Parents and Parent Coaching ft Maggie Viers

In this episode we are talking all about co-regulating the parents, reparenting and parent coaching with occupational therapist and parent coach, Maggie Viers. We explore: Maggie is an Occupational Therapist and the founder of The Empowered Family. She is a transracial Korean adoptee, wife, and mom to 4 kids all under the age of 7. She …

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99 – Street Art, Graffiti and Occupational Therapy ft Gavin Symes

In this episode we talk all about street art and graffiti as a meaningful therapeutic occupation with occupational therapist and not-afraid-to-question-the status-quo, Gavin Symes. We discuss: Gavin is an occupational therapist and founder of Wizard OT in Melbourne, Australia. In 2010 Gavin sustained a serious head injury that left him physically and cognitively impaired. His injury made …

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98 – Rhythm, Movement and Technology to Support Children’s Learning ft Bridgette Nicholson

In this episode we are talking all about rhythmic movement and technology to support children’s learning with occupational therapist, Bridgette Nicholson. We discuss: Bridgette Nicholson has been an Occupational Therapist and Assistive Technology Consultant for over 34 years. She has provided direct services and consultation to school districts and organizations focusing on assistive technology, occupational …

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97 – Occupational Therapy History: The Evolution of the Profession ft Josie Jarvis

In this episode we explore the history of occupational therapy with occupational therapist, Josie Jarvis. We take a deep dive into: This was an invigorating, highly interesting and intellectually stimulating conversation with Josie. I learnt way more than I expected. Her knowledge and enthusiasm for history, science and our profession blew me away. Josie Jarvis …

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