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Language is important. Documentation is important. The people we work with are important. But with all these "important" factors splitting our focus, have we lost the point? Zara Mills is an RN with extensive experience in mental health and a passion for improving nursing and healthcare in general. We talk often about the language used in health care and the throw-away terms and conversations had by health professionals that have a profound impact on those we work with....without us even realising it. I'm super glad we got to have one of those conversations on the podcast to share with you all. Keep Occupied Brock @[email protected]

Sensory processing is something that is not uncommon to hear spoken about in OT circles but unless you're on the coalface of its application it can seem a little like the therapist is playing games. I am well versed in Sensory Modulation in mental health but I wanted to learn a bit more about the basics of sensory processing in paediatrics. Kara Rice runs a private practice that specialises in brain development and sensory integration. She was amazing and taught me so much! I really loved how she framed sensory integration not as a standalone modality but in the context of the impact it has on behaviours and reactions.....on OCCUPATIONAL ENGAGEMENT!! This was VERY exciting for me. Learning about primitive reflect integration was also very exciting for me as it's not something I've ever been exposed to before. If, like me, you have an interest in learning the basics of sensory processing and what an OT does in this space than this is definitely the episode for you! website: www.brainconnextherapy.com IG: /brainconnextherapy FB: /brainconnextherapy Keep occupied Brock [email protected] @brockcookOT

In these unprecedented times, many many people are experiencing occupation disruption on a large scale. Many people are starting or looking for new occupations in order to maintain their occupational wellbeing. Today I wanted to explore a small part of my journey into a new occupational engagement. A new hobby in a crazy world. I took up photography and am aiming to learn as much about it as i possibly can. The more i learn, the more i find i have to learn. But I'm absolutely loving it and immersing myself into this new community and new world. Listen in to my experience of navigating this period of occupational disruption through an occupational lens. https://www.instagram.com/p/CFvpZxjnZq3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Keep Occupied Brock @[email protected]

I’m super excited to be announcing....... Occupied Plus+ Occupied Plus+ will have Patreon exclusive resources for those supporters looking to inject some extra value into their practice. For a long time I’ve wanted to expand the resources and value I can add to you, the listener. From this OccupiedPlus+ was born. From as little as $4 a month you become a member of the Occupied Plus+ Patreon. In there you will get access to resources from monthly Occupied Plus+ podcast episodes, Monthly AMA, a range of digitally downloadable resources, Short essays on important topics and so much more! In this higher tiers there is also available supervision/mentorship with myself, supporter shoutouts on the Occupied podcast and ongoing direct chat access to me for continued regular support. Occupied Plus+ comes with 4 tiers to suit your needs, level of support and budget. I do want to assure you that if you simply enjoy the Occupied podcast, nothing will be changing there and you will still get the regular episodes on all things occupation and occupational therapy that you are accustomed to. Before anything else monies will be put towards making the podcast sustainable and even more accessible, e.g trying to get accurate transcriptions of each episode. This is just the beginning! I will be continually looking for more amazing things I can provide to patrons to help add value to your practice! I’m excited to interact with you all and hear what resources you might be interested in me creating for you! Join the Occupied Plus+ Patreon www.patreon.com/occupiedplus If you have any questions feel free to get in contact and let me answer them for you! Keep Occupied [email protected]@me.comoccupiedpodcast.compatreon.com/occupiedplus

An episode discussing how therapists can make this transition to telehealth more successfully in this ever changing world we are currently in.