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Why not consider the role of Disaster Management for Occupational Therapists in managing Coronavirus? https://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy/Professionals/MH/Articles/Disaster-Relief.aspx

Occupational therapy and isolation Hi all. I've found a great opinion piece, from an Irish occupational therapist writing in The Irish Times. "Sir, – As an occupational therapist, I cannot help but see the importance of occupation during this

'Occupational Balance: A reflection during the COVID-19 crisis. Thoughts for now and beyond.' isolation and lockdown, as a result of COVID-19, are having on people’s ability to achieve a sense of occupational mental health symptoms, recovering from physical injury, or living with a long-term disability, where occupational Achieving a sense of occupational balance is a dynamic process; it is not a state of being, or something Read Georgina's full Therapy Article

'Engagement in living during the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing occupational disruption' Karen Whalley Hammell, PhD, OT(C), MRCOT Honorary Professor Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy , University of British Columbia > Read full article 'Fortunately, as occupational therapists, we already

Staying well when social distancing The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has issued advice

This may already be happening ( I am sharing my occupational thoughts here) Staff may help this substantially Thinking with my occupational therapy philosophy head and skill set I think more than ever to remember This occupational focus of the individual person is the center of this thinking.

I think this is where Occupational therapy can really help; helping people to develop strategies to facilitate continued access to their occupations; thus promoting health.

Downloadable PDF: 'Occupational Therapy and Neurology' To all interested in this specialism, we have In Version 1.0 of Occupational Therapy and Neurology, we first provide a compiled ‘A-to-Z’ of commonly from ‘Evidence-Based Practice for Traumatic Brain Injury: A Cognitive Rehabilitation Reference for Occupational Therapists’. Otherwise, anyone can purchase the document below, via the IHub StoreI: Occupational Therapy and Neurology

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and RehabillitationThe Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) is focused The RCOT has provided key resources and guidance on their new rehabilitation web page, exploring why occupational therapists are fundamental in the fight against coronavirus through rehabilitation.

chaos surrounding coronavirus, this webinar has been developed to promptly address issues confronting occupational therapists in the field Webinar > A Membership Plus+ benefit (Upgrade here) About the webinar host: Corey La is registered Occupational Therapist (2007) and Allied Mental Health Practitioner in Australia, who identifies as part of the CALD clinical care (acute, community and private); management (middle and senior); and vocations (disability, occupational

people who are isolated or vulnerable during the COVID-19 crisis * COVID-19 guide for social workers and occupational therapists supporting adults with learning disabilities or autistic adults

Kaitlin O'Toole, an occupational therapist who did research with the University of Alberta, says mental None of these apps are supposed to replace in-person therapy. This was to supplement it and give you a way to practice the techniques outside of therapy," she said

the meantime: * Have a search around the Hub * Explore FAQs and information within our A Career in Occupational Therapy resource * Review journals within past sessions of The OT Journal Club

Learning Disabilities and Coronavirus It can be really difficult to explain the impact of Coronavirus to clients with cognitive difficulties, it is helpful to use easy read information to promote understanding and support positive mental well-being.

Technology has become essential, I have started using online platforms to hold virtual meetings and offer reflective supervision to staff teams. I have encouraged clients to use the internet to access social support, self-management advice and online support services.

Please find two free to access videos of how to prone in the community with two staff. We have been being very creative with the equipment that most loan stores have in stock htpps://www.a1risksolutions.co.uk/content/covide-19

Here's a short video I made for college students to help them keep well and manage studies in the context of COVID-19. It's the first in a three part series. It's based on a programme I have developed called Everyday Matters. https://thriveglobal.com/stories/everyday-matters-healthy-habits-for-college-students/ The Everyday Matters series | Part 1

Brilliant booklet, thanks!

This is an excellent resource, thank you.

I found this webinar really helpful to reflect and how to recognise and address my own burn out, in order to help others. Worth a watch.

So many ideas for therapists' interventions and to keep service users occupied...

Hi @vinnipandey16 , This sounds like a very interesting opportunity. Thank you for reaching out. Would you be happy for us to promote this on Hub social media platforms to further your reach to fellow members?

@Shayna KokEnnen thank you so much for posting this, it’s a great resource! I agree that we are in a great position as OTs to have a great impact during this time.

'Coronavirus - A Book for Children' Hundreds of thousands of people have downloaded a new coronavirus book for primary school age children, illustrated by best-selling Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler. * Authors: Elizabeth Jenner, Kate Wilson and Nia Roberts * Illustration: Axel Scheffler * Consultant: Professor Graham Medley, Professor of Infectious Disease Modelling (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine) 'There’s a new word you might have heard. You might hear people talking about it or you might hear it on the news. This word is the reason that you’re not going to school. It is the reason you can’t go outside very often or visit your friends. It might be the reason why the grown-up or grown-ups who look after you are at home. The word is Coronavirus.' Download a free copy of the book here:

This was really useful, thanks!

@Alexandra - just passing on a comment from a follower who read your post on social media: Allyson - "Hi, I'm a fourth year undergraduate student at Queen Margaret University who is waiting to her from the emergency register for work to qualify earlier. I still have course work to complete which will be finished soon with the extended dates. I think it is a difficult time for many students and qualified staff. Stay safe everyone." :-)

I wrote this about my experience of adjusting to a vastly different work/home life post-COVID-19 lockdown. https://thriveglobal.com/stories/trial-and-error-schedules-and-surprises-family-life-and-being-good-enough-during-covid-19-lockdown/

Some really deep considerations here @Kristian, thank you for sharing them! Especially your reflection on our roots in mental health, dating back to other world crises. In a time that other professionals are commonly taking the media limelight (doctors, nurses, respiratory physiotherapists - for obvious reasons), we must continue to demonstrate the holistic OT offering that you have illustrated.

@Rachel Buckingham-Rich An OT student based in Ireland (@Laura ) has reached out asking for a similar support. Visit the Student Space category of our forum to contact her.

Cornoavirus and anxiety self-help As the coronavirus spreads, more and more people are becoming anxious about what it might mean for themselves and their loved ones. It’s completely understandable (and normal!) to feel anxious about this emerging health crisis. As part of efforts to take best care of body and mind, here are some tips that might help in tolerating these uncertain times. Five ways to well-being

Thank you for sharing this Abi, a great resource for both clients AND my mental health and addictions colleagues. Moving into the 2nd wave we are all feeling the strain of burnout and COVID fatigue and using any and all tools at our disposal will be helpful!

The RCOT have a nice 5 minute reflection tool available, time is tight for a lot of OTs at the moment and so this may be really useful. On the link it is under the 'Learning Materials' header. https://www.rcot.co.uk/coronavirus-covid-19-0

@Abi Matthews Yes, technology really does facilitate a degree of social connection and continued productivity, in a way not utilised in previous pandemics. I've encouraged my patients to adopt video calling where possible, due to visitors being stopped at this point. Of course, this relies on family/next of kin having the right technology their end. Having video meetings with colleagues - or external bodies/professionals involved in an individual's care - is also a counter to the necessary restrictions imposed on the physical/institutional/social environment. However, long term, I feel the reduced quality of connection and engagement may impact on the mental health and well-being - of both clinicians and services users.

@Abi Matthews - in relation to your comment about finding 'solace' and 'ways of coping', amongst increased isolation and social distancing: As OTs, we know that healthy coping strategies are vital during any period of stress or uncertainty. What's also important for us to distinguish between is that which we are able to influence and that which we have no control over. Here's a handy graphic to demonstrate! [Credit: https://thecounselingteacher.com]

HOW to wash your hands Whilst in many countries we are being advised to wash hands more frequently, for 20 seconds, the way we wash our hands is of huge importance too. There is limited value washing the same areas for longer, if commonly missed skin regions are being missed. See below a video from the UK's National Health Service (NHS): Coronavirus - How To Wash Your Hands Further information: How to wash your hands (NHS)

In this piece I reflect on how mindful self compassion and other self care practices are helping me cope with COVID-19 lockdown. https://thriveglobal.com/stories/keeping-it-together-when-it-feels-like-things-are-falling-apart/

This is such a nice reminder to take care of ourselves and not feel guilty about doing so, thank you!

I think this article has an interesting starting point, great to get back to some occupational science

Interesting topic to be explored by us Occupational Therapists ..

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Indeed it does, I had never looked at Occupational Therapy from the perspective of global environment