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As Occupational Therapists, we are always trying to identify activities that a client might connect with. Gardening is an accessible, adaptable pastime, that many clients have experienced and which an intervention can be built around. However, barriers exist with many mental health conditions, such as volition and fatigue, that need to be overcome in order to engage. This is often the case with depression. Take this short course to explore these themes further. Questions and self-reflection will follow content, to help test your knowledge and provide evidence of learning.

We will explore the role of occupational therapy in multiple sclerosis (MS) - emerging as a steadfast ally, empowering individuals to navigate their lives with purpose. Join us on this learning journey! Every step completed will highlight resilience across dimensions of MS and how, by turning challenges into stepping stones, OT redefines the boundaries of possibility for those touched by the condition.

Positive psychology studies the conditions and processes that contribute to the flourishing or optimal function of people, groups and institutions. Occupational therapy (OT) practitioners appreciate tools and strategies to help clients attain their desired outcomes. Course author and OT Lynn Festa has compiled a list of evidence-based strategies that can be employed by the clinician in every setting, including academia. Clinicians also reap the benefits, the more these practices are engaged in, resulting in fewer symptoms of burnout and more enjoyment in the workplace.

An insightful short course to learn about sleep as a core domain in occupational therapy. Sections explore the benefits of (and ways to promote) good sleep, in order to support physical and mental health and general well-being. They also cover core assessments utilised by clinicians, as well as the latest guidance within sleep research. Multiple/single choice and self-reflective questions follow content, to help test your knowledge and provide evidence of learning.