Hey readers! This week I had an incredible experience completing my third level 1 fieldwork placement. I was placed at an inpatient rehabilitation facility where I observed an occupational therapist for three days. Level 1 fieldwork is comprised of 24 hours of observation in various settings, so that's why I was only there for 3 … Continue reading Level 1 Fieldwork: Inpatient Rehabilitation
Hey readers! Today I want to talk about OT in mental health: what it looks like, where OTs can work, my experience in lab, etc. This semester I completed my first practice-based course, which was all about OT in the mental health setting. This was paired with mental health fieldwork placements as well as mental … Continue reading OT in Mental Health
Hey readers! Last week I shared my experience leading my first OT group, so now I am going to talk about the assignment that went along with it: writing a SOAP note! For those who don't know, SOAP notes are detailed yet concise records of documentation that health providers write to communicate patient goals, progress, … Continue reading SOAP Notes: A Learning Curve
Hey readers! This week I had the opportunity to design and lead my first OT group session in OT in Mental Health lab! To be honest...this actually was not the first group that I've ever led. But, it was the first one that was specifically OT-based! I am a Life Skills Coach at a program … Continue reading Leading My First OT Group as an OT/s
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