This week Natalie and Jessica talk with Breanne Begeman about ways to overcome barriers to community participation for clients with low vision. The post Low Vision and Community Participation appeared first on Glass Half Full.
This week Natalie and Jessica talk with Brittany Ferri about ways that OT can promote health literacy across patient populations. The post Promoting Health Literacy appeared first on Glass Half Full.
This week, Natalie and Jessica discuss metacognitive strategy training. We review metacognition, the purpose of strategy training, its active ingredients, and appropriate clinical use. This episode is eligible for CEU credits! The post Metacognitive Strategy Training appeared first on Glass Half Full.
This week, Natalie and Jessica talk with Heidi Fischer and Gina Mulanthara about the role of OT diabetes management. We discuss the role of environmental and cultural factors, and how careful consideration of these factors can enhance follow through with diabetes management plans. The post Diabetes Management as an Occupation appeared first on Glass Half Full.
It's season 8! We are kicking off this season with a chat about COVID. We share our experiences with adjusting to pandemic life. Share your story on our Facebook page! The post A Chat About COVID appeared first on Glass Half Full.
Have you ever wondered what it takes to present at AOTA conference? This week we talk with Frank Gainer and Bridget Campbell about how to submit a proposal to present. We also discuss the review process, tips for a strong proposal, and other information about the conference planning process. The post AOTA Conference Submissions appeared first on Glass Half Full.
This week, Natalie and Jessica interview Deborah Ruediger about ways that OT can more competently interact with and treat adults who are obese. We also discuss ways that OT can promote health, independence, and participation following bariatric surgery. This episode is eligible for CEU credits! The post Competency in Bariatric Care appeared first on Glass Half Full.
This week, Natalie and Jessica interview Erika Del Pozo about identifying and managing burnout in occupational therapy practitioners. The post Avoiding Burnout appeared first on Glass Half Full.
This week, Natalie and Jessica interview Amber Ward and Amy Mahle about strategies for successful collaboration between OTs and OTAs. The post OT/OTA Collaboration appeared first on Glass Half Full.
This week, Natalie interview Kersten Laughlin about trauma-informed care. We discuss signs and symptoms that may suggest a history of trauma, ways that trauma influences occupational performance, and how to interact with patients experiencing trauma. This episode is eligible for CEU credits! The post Trauma Informed Care appeared first on Glass Half Full.
This week, Natalie interviews Jessica about disability studies! We talk about the main concepts behind disability studies, with a focus on the social model of disability. We discuss the differences between the social model of disability and the medical model of disability, and how we can use social model concepts in occupational therapy. This episode is eligible for CEU credits! The post Disability Studies appeared first on Glass Half Full.
We talk with Shaun Conway about the NBCOT Navigator Tool. The post NBCOT Navigator appeared first on Glass Half Full.
We talk with MacKenzie Kelley, about the experiences of moms during and after a NICU stay. We discuss common mental health concerns, and the role of OT in preventing and managing these complications. The post Maternal Post-NICU Experiences appeared first on Glass Half Full.
We talk with Sarah and Scott Pruett, owners of a universal design and home modifications non-profit company. We discuss issues in universal design and home and community accessibility. Scott also shares his personal experiences in problem-solving his role as a new parent with a disability. The post Universal Design and Parenting with a Disability appeared first on Glass Half Full.
We are excited to present our season finale, featuring 3 separate guest speakers, each sharing their work to create a more diverse OT workforce. Arameh Anvarizadeh discusses the work being done by the Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity; Jonette Ishmael shares her experience implementing an outreach and mentorship program within her OT program; and Arielle Villanueva shares her experience supporting international students in an OT program. The post Creating a Diverse Workforce appeared first on Glass Half Full.
Jess and Natalie talk with Julie Schaefer and Enjoli Washington about gender dysphoria, more commonly known as being transgender. We discuss termonology, considerations for clinical practice, and resources for learning more. The post Gender Dysphoria appeared first on Glass Half Full.
Jess and Natalie talk with Tracy Jalaba, Lindsey Reeves, Rebecca Cunningham, and Samantha Valasek about the role of occupational therapy in teaching the skills of self-advocacy and assertive communication. The post Self-Advocacy and Assertive Communication appeared first on Glass Half Full.
Natalie and Jess talk with AOTA Vice President Shawn Phipps about the roles of state associations and the national association, AOTA. We discuss how these organizations operate, and the benefits of membership in each type of organization. The post The Roles of AOTA and State Associations appeared first on Glass Half Full.
Inside the Episode Natalie and Jess talk with Juleen Rodakowski, faculty researcher at the University of Pittsburgh. We discuss simple and efficient ways to find, read, and interpret articles to promote evidence-based practice. Staying current on research is the best way to ensure we are delivering evidence-based practice, but clinicians face many challenges when [...] The post Tips for Reading Research Articles appeared first on Glass Half Full.
In this episode, Natalie and Jess introduce the Glass Half Full podcast with a discussion of the AOTA Centennial Vision. They explore the distinct value of OT and the specific components of our practice framework that set us apart. Future directions of the podcast are also introduced. The post Replay: Achieving the Centennial Vision appeared first on Glass Half Full.