Pistachio Protein Ice Cream Ingredients:1.25 cup almond milk1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 the recommended amount of protein serving (this is important, if you do an entire serving it comes out chalky)1 tbsp vanilla almond powder1/4 cup pistachios1/2 cup ...
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Iced Salted Carmel Collagen Matcha Latte Instructions:About 18-20 oz of waterAbout 1/3 cup milk (I use Cashew Milk)Water - milk ratio will differ depending on your cup sizeAdd 1 scoop Salted Carmel Collagen 1 tsp vanilla extract Frot...
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Simple Meal Prep Lunch Idea Ingredients:2 lb ground turkey3 bell peppers1 zucchini1.5 cup dry jasmine rice1 bush of cilantro1.5 limesSalt to taste3 cups of chicken bone brothSeasonings:Butt rub seasoningUrban Accent SeasoningAll purpose seasoning G...
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Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Recipe Ingredients: • About 1lb chicken tenderloins • 1 tbsp olive oil •1 tsp chili powder •2 tsp onion powder •1 tsp garlic powder •1/2 tsp salt •1/2 pepper •1/2 oregano •1/2 tsp basil •1/4 tsp thyme&nb...
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Breakfast Protein Yogurt Bowl Recipe: Ingredients:1/2 cup of yogurt (I use dairy free almond yogurt)Protein powder of your choice. (I use Vanilla, strawberry, or chocolate FeelFit from Arbonne)1 tbsp chia seeds with 1/4 cup water to expand the chia ...
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Protein Ice Cream Ingredients:1 cup almond milk1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 the recommended amount of protein serving (this is important, if you do an entire serving it comes out chalky)1 tbsp vanilla almond powderCatalina Crunch cereal or Magic spoon f...
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Occupational therapy plays a meaningful and unique role in end-of-life and palliative care, focusing on comfort, dignity, autonomy, and quality of life rather than rehabilitation or restoration. The goal shifts from rehabilitation to quality of life...
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Inside an occupational therapist’s brain is a dynamic blend of science, creativity, and compassion. Constantly analyzing how a person’s brain, body, and environment interact with meaningful daily activities to overcome challenges. Leveraging the br...
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NBCOT Study Tips Create a Study Schedule: Determine the length of time you will dedicate to study and develop a study schedule that allocates specific time slots for studying, breaks, and leisure. Find a premade study schedule to help you plan out yo...
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Tips to Have a Successful Group Treatment Session: Plan AheadCoordinate with CNAs to prepare patients for your group.Schedule a time with patients to ensure they are ready for your arrival.Collaborate with PT/SLP to inform them about the specific pa...
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Rainbows symbolize hope, promise, and renewal, appearing after storms as a sign of better times to come Here are some of my favorite rainbow quotes I like to share with my patients: "Every storm in your life is followed by a rainbow." "T...
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Building rapport with patients is crucial for fostering trust, improving communication, and ultimately enhancing the quality of care. It leads to better patient outcomes, increased satisfaction, and a more positive healthcare experience. When patien...
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5 Common Pillars to Optimal Aging Physical Activity: Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining mobility, strength, and overall physical health. It can also help prevent or manage chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease...
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To be well-prepared for an OT interview focus on understanding the role, researching the employer, and practice common interview questions. Highlight your passion for OT, relevant experiences, and how you’ll contribute to their organization. Intervi...
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Things OT school doesn't teach you about working with the older adult population: Older adults possess a wealth of wisdom just waiting to be shared. Take the opportunity to listen to them and learn from their experiences. You might be the one t...
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For the longest time I didn't think I had a role in educating my patients on nutrition as an occupational therapist. A topic that is near and dear to my heart. However, I recently realized that yes indeed it is within the OT scope of practice ...
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This approach may not be suitable for everyone, but recently, I’ve come to realize that it’s not always realistic to expect patients to revert to their “old ways of doing things.” As OTs, our primary responsibility is to apply our skilled knowledge ...
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NBCOT Study Tips 🔸Create a Study Schedule: Determine the length of time you will dedicate to study and develop a study schedule that allocates specific time slots for studying, breaks, and leisure. Find a premade study schedule to help you plan out ...
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The Invisible Weight Therapists Carry Staying regulated in sessions while your personal life feels like it's unraveling. Remembering ever patients stories even after hours or days pass. Feeling helpless when a patient is in pain and knowing yo...
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OT Role in Mental Health Let’s talk the role of OT in mental health. The role can vary depending on the setting whether it’s a mental health setting specifically or everyday practice. Mental illness impacts every aspect of a person’s life, includi...
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What is Occupational Therapy? Many people think it may just be ADLs, upper body strength, fine motor skills, or helping one find a job, but in truth - it is so much more than that! This iceberg details not ALL of what Occupational Therapy entails, b...
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✨Exciting news- I will be presenting at The Innovative Treatments, Effortless Documentation Summit hosted by Note Ninjas on May 6-8th. This is a 3 day event with pre-recorded sessions that will be available for 24 hours. I had the chance to contribu...
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About Me
My name is Megan, OTD OTR/L
You may recognize me as @The_Golden_OT on Instagram and TikToK.
I've created various handouts and treatment video ideas to increase efficiency and patient outcomes.
My goal is to help support OT students and practitioners to provide effective solutions to enhance quality care, innovative interventions, and efficient documentation.
I believe we all have the ability and capacity to live up to our fullest potential.
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