Chronic pain is more prevalent now than ever before, making us wonder, “What is occupational therapy’s role in chronic pain?” It is no secret that chronic pain is a complex condition which can make many OTs feel daunted about assessing and treating chronic pain in their work setting. It is estimated that globally 20% of […]
Occupational therapy models, theories, frameworks, frames of reference — all of these different terms can be enough to make your head spin! Content that we learn in OT school is often heavily focused on these areas, and for good reason. We need to understand the basis behind all of the work we are doing as […]
In our first non-clinical jobs for occupational therapists article, Alternative Career Paths for Occupational Therapists, we highlighted 15 great alternative career paths for OTs, and after seeing the popularity of our first non-clinical OT jobs article, we are excited to share even more non-clinical career routes for OTs and COTAs. These positions also have an […]
When some people think of occupational therapy, they may think specifically of pediatric OT services. They may imagine a child engaging in sensory play, practicing handwriting, or redirecting negative behaviors. However, occupational therapy for adults, while having a similar focus and process, is very different. In fact, OT for adults can take many forms, which […]
Unless you have a background in addressing mental illness, it’s common for occupational therapists to find the mental health field to be an intimidating realm of treatment, especially for US-based OTs where working in mental health settings is much less common. Those with a lack of familiarity with mental health as a whole tend to […]
We all have had a point in our careers where you realize that you are a bit out of your depth, and feel the need to upskill fast! You might be a new OT or COTA graduate, or you’ve decided to change up your OT career, or you’re suddenly receiving a lot of referrals with […]
Interested in becoming a Diabetes Educator? This guest post, written by occupational therapist and Certified Diabetes Educator Debra Sokol-McKay, shares how you can get started in this specific field of OT. We want to give Debra a huge thanks for sharing her insight with us! Diabetes is a complex disease – one filled with the […]