Occupational Therapy student sharing my love of OT and trying to find occupational balance along the way
Hey readers! An occupational profile is one of the first things that OTs gather from their patients. It allows us to understand who they are, why they are seeking OT services, what is important to them, and what their goals are. We learn all of this by gathering information about client factors, performance skills and … Continue reading My Occupational Profile
Hey readers! Today I want to talk about burnout. A lot of people throw around the term "burnout", so I first want to clarify what it truly means. Burnout is a feeling of mental, emotional, and physical fatigue, often caused by continued stress over a long period of time. Healthcare providers are especially prone to … Continue reading Experiencing Burnout as an OT Student
Hey readers! Last week I was given the opportunity to write a short blog post for Best Buddies with the chance that they might post it on their blog or website. I was really proud of what I came up with, so I thought I would share it here with all of you. Their prompt … Continue reading Inclusion: A Post for Best Buddies
Hey readers! Today I want to talk about what I studied in undergrad. In May 2018, I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science, and then in June 2018 I started my Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree. It was a whirlwind during the two weeks between undergrad and grad school to say the … Continue reading What I Studied in Undergrad
Hey readers! Today I want to talk about why I chose to pursue a career in occupational therapy. I didn't always know what I wanted to do, but I did always know who I wanted to serve. Let's start from the beginning: "What do you want to be when you grow up?" When I was … Continue reading Why I Chose OT
Hey readers! Wow I truly can't believe that 2018 is already over. This year flew by! 2018 was a year of so many accomplishments, amazing travels, and lots of fun. Of course, 2018 also brought challenges and a lot of change. Here are some highlights from 2018: Getting into grad schoolGraduating from Lasell College with … Continue reading My 2019 Intentions & Recap on 2018
