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." "Try to b...

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...

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...

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...

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 to pr...

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...

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 lif...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

✨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 contribute ...