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Many students think that occupational therapy school is hard. However, I think it is important to find out and think about why are we asking this question and what can we do to ensure that we not only survive and pass OT school, but thrive in OT school.
Tune in to find out what my thoughts are on this matter and if I think is occupational therapy school hard? If you are applying to OT school, you can get started on the right foot by getting our E-book. "8 Genius steps to get into OT school".
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OT's role in cancer treatment Part II
If you ever known or met someone with a cancer diagnosis, you know that Cancer is one of those things that affects not only the individual with the diagnosis but the whole family. It is needless to say that it impacts how people go about their everyday lives. With that said, it should not be unheard of that occupational therapist is on the team to help someone with cancer given that we help people get back to their everyday lives. In this week's episode we bring on Vanessa Yanez, OTR/L. on to the show to discuss her role as an occupational therapist who works with people who have and have had a cancer diagnosis. This may not be the most popular topic, but it is one that definitely needs to be discussed since it is one of those topics many evade and avoid. If this is a topic of interest, then please come hear what our thoughts are on the topic and see what you can do to play a role in this space as an occupational therapist or even occupational therapy student. We hope you enjoy the show!You can reach Vanessa on instagram:
@the_onco_ot
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Instagram: @otgenius
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If you ever known or met someone with a cancer diagnosis, you know that Cancer is one of those things that affects not only the individual with the diagnosis but the whole family. It is needless to say that it impacts how people go about their everyday lives. With that said, it should not be unheard of that occupational therapist is on the team to help someone with cancer given that we help people get back to their everyday lives. In this week's episode we bring on Vanessa Yanez, OTR/L. on to the show to discuss her role as an occupational therapist who works with people who have and have had a cancer diagnosis. This may not be the most popular topic, but it is one that definitely needs to be discussed since it is one of those topics many evade and avoid. If this is a topic of interest, then please come hear what our thoughts are on the topic and see what you can do to play a role in this space as an occupational therapist or even occupational therapy student. We hope you enjoy the show!
You can reach Vanessa on instagram:
@the_onco_ot
Additional Resources:
Website: https://www.otgenius.com/
Instagram: @otgenius
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Sarah Larsen is an occupational therapist. Since she is an Occupational therapist, you may expect for her to work in a school, hospital, or clinic of some sortâŠHowever, she doesnâtâŠShe has decided to use the skills she has an OT to help people get organized and live more balanced lives through home organization and decluttering. Yes. If you have watched the Netflix show âThe home editâ, think about that and youâll know what I am talking aboutâŠ
Huh? An occupational therapist can help people through home organization? Yes, my friends⊠She is an OT and home organizer who makes spaces functional and pretty!
So be sure to join us as we continue our discussion on how decluttering your space can have positive impacts on your grades and performance as a student⊠If you think âwell, I am already organizedâ, that is great! But youâll definitely be missing out! Come and see how Sarah merged Home organization and occupational therapy to help people.You can reach Sarah through these links:
https://twitter.com/HomeBalanced
https://www.instagram.com/balancedhomeorganization_pdx/
https://www.facebook.com/Balanced-Home-Organization-2167749263317777/Additional Resources:
Website: https://www.otgenius.com/
Instagram: @otgenius
Increase your chances of getting into OT school today!! By signing up for our Free training HERE!
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Sarah Larsen is an occupational therapist. Since she is an Occupational therapist, you may expect for her to work in a school, hospital, or clinic of some sortâŠHowever, she doesnâtâŠShe has decided to use the skills she has an OT to help people get organized and live more balanced lives through home organization and decluttering. Yes. If you have watched the Netflix show âThe home editâ, think about that and youâll know what I am talking aboutâŠ
Huh? An occupational therapist can help people through home organization? Yes, my friends⊠She is an OT and home organizer who makes spaces functional and pretty!
So, be sure to join in our discussion if you want to see how organization and decluttering your space can have positive impacts on your grades and performance as a student⊠If you think âwell, I am already organizedâ, that is great! But youâll definitely be missing out! Come and see how Sarah merged Home organization and occupational therapy to help people.You can reach Sarah through these links:
https://twitter.com/HomeBalanced
https://www.instagram.com/balancedhomeorganization_pdx/
https://www.facebook.com/Balanced-Home-Organization-2167749263317777/We will have Sarah back, so be sure to tune in again next week!
Additional Resources:
Website: https://www.otgenius.com/
Instagram: @otgenius
Increase your chances of getting into OT school today!! By signing up for our Free training HERE!
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This week Jessica brings on Alvin Pineda OTR/L where they discuss outpatient pediatric OT. Alvin graduated from occupational therapy school at Dominican College. He is the creator of @ot.outside.the.box. He gives a lot of great content on there to help pediatric clinicians become more creative. So, it was definitely a privilege to speak with him about pediatrics. So, if youâre thinking about becoming a pediatric occupational therapist, you donât want to miss this episode as we dive into what it is like to be an OT in outpatient pediatrics. We discuss
What are some of the things that we do to be successful as pediatric occupational therapists
What makes it different from other settings and some things to expect in pediatrics
Experiences to consider that make a great pediatric clinicianYou can reach Alvin through these links:
https://www.instagram.com/ot.outside.the.box
https://www.tiktok.com/@ot.outsidetheboxAdditional Resources:
Website: https://www.otgenius.com/
Instagram: @otgenius
Increase your chances of getting into OT school today!! By signing up for our Free training HERE! -
This week Jessica brings on Alvin Pineda OTR/L where they discuss outpatient pediatric OT. Alvin graduated from occupational therapy school at Dominican College. He is the creator of @ot.outside.the.box. He gives a lot of great content on there to help pediatric clinicians become more creative. So, it was definitely a privilege to speak with him about pediatrics. So, if youâre thinking about becoming a pediatric occupational therapist, you donât want to miss this episode as we dive into what it is like to be an OT in outpatient pediatrics. We discuss
What are some of the things that we do to be successful as pediatric occupational therapists
What makes it different from other settings and some things to expect in pediatrics
Experiences to consider that make a great pediatric clinician
You can reach Alvin through these links:
https://www.instagram.com/ot.outside.the.box
https://www.tiktok.com/@ot.outsidetheboxWe will have Alvin back, so be sure to tune in again next week!
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This week we continue our settings series. Jessica brought on Mandy Chamberlain back again. She has about 20 years experience and is the creator of OT flourish, which is a mentorship program and membership for Fieldwork students and new grads.
They discuss how Pre OT are not always going to be Pre OTs and need the support and need continued mentorship as they transition or advance in their clinical journeys.
They discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being a home health practitioner and see if this setting is for you.
They discuss what to make of the negative information and thoughts you may see on the Facebook groups.You can reach Mandy through these websites:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_na-UEQB60SHrtmQaZjXrg
https://seniorsflourish.com/mandychamberlain/
https://twitter.com/seniorsflourish
https://www.pinterest.ph/seniorsflourish/ -
This week we continue our settings series. Jessica brought on Mandy Chamberlain. She has about 20 years experience and is the creator of OT flourish, which is a mentorship program and membership for Fieldwork students and new grads.
They discuss how Pre OT are not always going to be Pre OTs and need the support and need continued mentorship as they transition or advance in their clinical journeys.
They discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being a home health practitioner.
What is it like to work in home health to see if this setting is for you
They discuss what to make of the negative information and thoughts you may see on the facebook groups.You can reach Mandy through these websites:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_na-UEQB60SHrtmQaZjXrg
https://seniorsflourish.com/mandychamberlain/
https://twitter.com/seniorsflourish
https://www.pinterest.ph/seniorsflourish/ -
For this week's episode we have very special guest, Cheryl Crow. She's a graduate from Vassar College and worked in a series of non-profits and non-OT related jobs for six years before getting a master's degree in occupational therapy. She is the founder of Arthritis Life where she provides online courses and online support groups.
ON this episode
Cheryl shares her story about serving people with arthritis, young to middle aged people with inflammatory forms of arthritis and systemic diseases.We dive into her journey working with arthritis patients. We discuss how we best as OTs can help individuals with arthritis and whether we would get an occupational therapy degree all over again and if not what profession we would choose. We discuss the things we wish more Pre-OTs knew before getting into the profession.
We dive into a lot of great stuff that show you the type of clients you will be working with. So, please be sure to check it out.
Links to get in touch with Cheryl:
https://www.youtube.com/c/ArthritisLife
https://theenthusiasticlife.com/
https://www.instagram.com/arthritis_life_cheryl/-Jess
Additional Resources:Website: https://www.otgenius.com/
Instagram: @otgenius
Increase your chances of getting into OT school today!! By signing up for our Free training HERE! -
For this week's episode we have very special guest, Cheryl Crow. She's a graduate from Vassar College and worked in a series of non-profits and non-OT related jobs for six years before getting a master's degree in occupational therapy. She is the founder of Arthritis Life where she provides online courses and online support groups.
ON this episode
Cheryl shares her story about serving people with arthritis, young to middle aged people with inflammatory forms of arthritis and systemic diseases.
Links to get in touch with Cheryl:
https://www.youtube.com/c/ArthritisLife
https://theenthusiasticlife.com/
https://www.instagram.com/arthritis_life_cheryl/Click here to check out the episode
-Jess
Additional Resources:Website: https://www.otgenius.com/
Instagram: @otgenius
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This week Jessica speaks with Lindsay Delong from Equip me ot. Lindsay DeLong is an Occupational Therapist of 10 years focusing on adult populations in home health. She is the founder and content creator behind EquipMeOT, an online platform on YouTube and Instagram focusing on modifications and adaptations for maximizing safety and quality of life through the lifespan.
On This episode
Lindsay shares her story about getting rejected. Spoiler: She later got accepted in the following cycle.
She shares additionally what home modification is
Specializations within OT and home modification.
Common modifications she makes as an OT.Links to get in touch with Lindsay:
www.youtube.com/c/equipmeot
www.equipmeot.com
https://www.instagram.com/equipmeotP.S. Subscribe, rate, and review Here
Additional Resources:
Website: https://www.otgenius.com/
Instagram: @otgenius
Increase your chances of getting into OT school today!! By signing up for our Free training HERE! -
This week Jessica speaks with Lindsay Delong from Equip me ot. Lindsay DeLong is an Occupational Therapist of 10 years focusing on adult populations in home health. She is the founder and content creator behind EquipMeOT, an online platform on YouTube and Instagram focusing on modifications and adaptations for maximizing safety and quality of life through the lifespan.
On This episode
Lindsay shares her story about getting rejected. Spoiler: She later got accepted in the following cycle.
She shares additionally what home modification is
Specializations within OT and home modification.
Common modifications she makes as an OT.Links to get in touch with Lindsay:
www.youtube.com/c/equipmeot
www.equipmeot.com
https://www.instagram.com/equipmeotP.S. Subscribe, rate, and review Here
Additional Resources:
Website: https://www.otgenius.com/
Instagram: @otgenius
Increase your chances of getting into OT school today!! By signing up for our Free training HERE! -
What does life look like after you get your degree? Are you about to start going to an OT school? Have you ever thought of the different fields that OTs go into to expose you to the different settings you can work in as an occupational therapist?
This weekâs Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez brought Jayson Davies back. He is a licensed and registered occupational therapist - who lives in Southern California. Still, he has the pleasure of supporting school-based OT practitioners all across the globe. Jayson is the host of the OT Schoolhouse Podcast where he supports school-based OT practitioners by reviewing research and interviewing other specialists in the field. He created the OT Schoolhouse website and podcast as a way to support occupational therapists transitioning to or currently working in educational systems. Jayson believes that OT practitioners have so much to offer the students and staff in the schools we serve.
Jayson Davies is the host of the OT Schoolhouse Podcast where he supports school-based OT practitioners by reviewing research and interviewing other specialists in the field. He has been practicing and researching School-Based Occupational Therapist for over a decade in Southern California. In 2017, Jasyon created the OT Schoolhouse website and podcast as a way to support occupational therapists transitioning to or currently working in educational systems. Jayson believes that OT practitioners have so much to offer the students and staff in the schools we serve. He would like to see every School-Based OT practitioner supporting all students using a workload model and tiered interventions. In addition to providing support to other therapists, Jayson also advises occupational therapy students on their thesis projects at the university level. Jayson is the owner of Schoolhouse Education, LLC and OTSchoolhouse.com. Resources: The OT Schoolhouse Podcast The A--Z School-Based OT Course The OT Schoolhouse Website
They will touch on such topics as:
What are the best things about School based OTHow do you collaborate with others as an occupational therapist inside and outside the school system? What is an IEP?What is a day like in the day of a school based occupational therapy? and how is it different.What is the caseload for typically for a school-based OT. What should students be doing if they're trying to get into school-based OT?Reach out to Jayson:
Website: OTSchoolhouse.com.
Podcast: The OT Schoolhouse Podcast
P.S. Subscribe, rate, and review Here
Additional Resources:
Website: https://www.otgenius.com/
Instagram: @otgenius
Increase your chances of getting into OT school today!! By signing up for our Free training HERE! -
What does life look like after you get your degree? Are you about to start going to an OT school? Have you ever thought of the different fields that OTs go into to expose you to the different settings you can work in as an occupational therapist?
This weekâs Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Jayson Davies. a licensed and registered occupational therapist - who lives in Southern California. Still, he has the pleasure of supporting school-based OT practitioners all across the globe. Jayson is the host of the OT Schoolhouse Podcast where he supports school-based OT practitioners by reviewing research and interviewing other specialists in the field. He created the OT Schoolhouse website and podcast as a way to support occupational therapists transitioning to or currently working in educational systems. Jayson believes that OT practitioners have so much to offer the students and staff in the schools we serve.
Jayson Davies is the host of the OT Schoolhouse Podcast where he supports school-based OT practitioners by reviewing research and interviewing other specialists in the field. He has been practicing and researching School-Based Occupational Therapist for over a decade in Southern California. In 2017, Jasyon created the OT Schoolhouse website and podcast as a way to support occupational therapists transitioning to or currently working in educational systems. Jayson believes that OT practitioners have so much to offer the students and staff in the schools we serve. He would like to see every School-Based OT practitioner supporting all students using a workload model and tiered interventions. In addition to providing support to other therapists, Jayson also advises occupational therapy students on their thesis projects at the university level. Jayson is the owner of Schoolhouse Education, LLC and OTSchoolhouse.com. Resources: The OT Schoolhouse Podcast The A--Z School-Based OT Course The OT Schoolhouse Website
They will touch on such topics as:
As you apply, you think that you know exactly what you are getting into, but at the same time, you actually don't.School is more than sitting at a desk.An OT student needs to be able to go to school in order to learn.How to end up right where you are supposed to be?How much does each setting pay relatively?Donât feel bad about getting the job because of the money. You deserve to get paid.Why you should not get caught up where life will take you 10 years from now.Reach out to Jayson:
Website: OTSchoolhouse.com.
Podcast: The OT Schoolhouse Podcast
P.S. Subscribe, rate, and review Here
Additional Resources:
Website: https://www.otgenius.com/
Instagram: @otgenius
Increase your chances of getting into OT school today!! By signing up for our Free training HERE! -
Parenting is one of the hardest jobs since you have to take care of a child who needs everything. How do you adjust mentally when your child is born? How can you change your daily habits or modify your lifestyle in order to improve your mental health even after giving birth? What can you do to stay healthy without sacrificing the little one's needs?
This weekâs Pre OT Secrets, Jesica Lopez will interview Diamond Rashad. Diamond is a pediatric occupational therapist located in Savannah, GA, with over five years of experience in early intervention and outpatient pediatrics. She serves as the local coordinator for Postpartum Support International and invests in outreach opportunities for black students who are underrepresented in the occupational therapy field. She is passionate about serving the community and bringing light to the intersectionality of race and disability.
They will touch on such topics as:
Supporting infantâs mental health by focusing on the parents' lifestyle and environment change in their home to help them improve their quality of life.How to bring emotional and practical support to pregnant parents throughout their pregnancy? We are bringing education and information regardless of being in a clinical setting, an online virtual setting, and the whole community of Pediatric OT. Do not just mimic yourself to the people in your area. How to focus more time on yourself while having your children?Technology and social media have so much power to make a difference in the world.P.S. Subscribe, rate, and review Here
Additional Resources:
Website: https://www.otgenius.com/
Instagram: @otgenius
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When we think of the kind of professionals that help people with disabilities, we often picture doctors and physical therapists. But did you know that occupational therapy assistants can also assist your loved ones with a variety of needs? What are key ways to know if your family member needs help with OT?
This weekâs Pre OT Secrets, Jesica Lopez will interview Diamond Rashad. Diamond is a pediatric occupational therapist located in Savannah, GA, with over five years of experience in early intervention and outpatient pediatrics. She serves as the local coordinator for Postpartum Support International and invests in outreach opportunities for black students who are underrepresented in the occupational therapy field. She is passionate about serving the community and bringing light to the intersectionality of race and disability.
They will touch on such topics as:
How to help your children develop their gross and fine motor skills through activities, ranging from play to simple household chores.The challenge every mother faces during pregnancy and postpartum? Collaborate with clients and their families on functional, occupation-based goals to achieve maximum independence for their children. Being passionate about serving the community and bringing light to the intersectionality of race and disability.P.S. Subscribe, rate, and review Here
Additional Resources:
Website: https://www.otgenius.com/
Instagram: @otgenius
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Are you planning on doing international work or moving abroad? How can it give you a different perspective while traveling to other countries to help other people?
This weekâs Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Brianna Miller. Brianna is an energetic and highly qualified Occupational Therapist. She got her undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago and completed her Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Texas Medical Branch.
They will touch on such topics as:
Immersing in a unique experience and different cultures The connections you make while traveling and advocate to your professionThe best and worst parts of working as an occupational therapist in another countryOccupational therapy is not well known to black and brown communities.Low services to black and brown communities must be addressed.Find where your heart calls you to find your purpose and that will continue to bring you to the foundation of who you are.P.S. Subscribe, rate, and review Here
Additional Resources:
Website: https://www.otgenius.com/
Instagram: @otgenius
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Imagine you moving abroad, working in an unfamiliar culture, and helping people after an injury or illness. How would you start to face adversity, fulfill your dreams and inspire others along the way? How would you make the most of your opportunities in life and push yourself outside your comfort zone?
This weekâs Pre OT Secrets, Jesica Lopez will interview Briana Miller. Brianna is an energetic and highly qualified Occupational Therapist. She holds a Masterâs Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Illinois in Chicago. Currently completing her Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Texas Medical Branch.
They will touch on such topics as:
She dreamed of helping people with disabilities, inspiring them to be as independent as she was. How Botswana was made firm to be an OT using her purpose of supporting, empowering, and encouraging women, youth, and children.How she connects, collaborates, shares & creates with people who are like-minded.Her passion is to serve and help those who need help. She never looks at the status or condition of a person if he or she comes to me for a helping hand. Sometimes, all you need is a little bit of courage to finally take that plunge.P.S. Subscribe, rate, and review Here
Additional Resources:
Website: https://www.otgenius.com/
Instagram: @otgenius
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What makes hippotherapy unique from other therapies? How does it change peopleâs lives? How can an experience from therapy make itself an enjoyable experience in a natural context?
This weekâs Pre OT Secrets, Jesica Lopez will interview Alondra Ammon. Alondra's passions lie in supporting the growth of a culturally responsive occupational therapy workforce. She believed that there is beauty in having diverse cultures no matter where you're from! She encourages everyone from all backgrounds so that we can provide quality education and care to students and clients with compassion and understanding.
They will touch on such topics as:
Part of being a therapist is treatment planning and planning of interventions.Refer to your notes to refresh your memory on what you did with your clients in the previous session.What does getting the horse ready mean?What makes it different from other therapies?Who is Hippotherapy for?You cannot replicate what the client gets from every session in hippotherapy, which makes it unique from any other therapy.What are the pros and cons of hippotherapy?P.S. Subscribe, rate, and review Here
Additional Resources:
Website: https://www.otgenius.com/
Instagram: @otgenius
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