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Review of Dr. Kristie Patten's 2022 Eleanor Clark Slagle Lecture: Embracing a Strengths-Based Approach in Occupational Therapy: Transforming Practice, Education, and Research
In the field of occupational therapy, there is a growing recognition of the need for a transformative shift towards a strengths-based...
katie o'day
Mar 9, 20242 min read
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Review of Article: "Understanding and Measuring LGBTQ Pathways to Health: A Scoping Review of Strengths-Based Health Promotion Approaches in LGBTQ Health Research"
The article titled "Understanding and Measuring LGBTQ Pathways to Health: A Scoping Review of Strengths-Based Health Promotion Approaches...
katie o'day
Jan 7, 20245 min read
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Strengths-Based Assessment Tools in Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists use a variety of assessment tools to gather information about their clients' abilities, interests, and goals....
katie o'day
Jul 8, 20233 min read
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The Kawa River Model: A Trauma-Informed, Non-Westernized Model for Occupational Therapy & Beyond
The Kawa River Model is a theoretical framework that is used in occupational therapy to understand the impact of trauma on individuals....
katie o'day
Jul 7, 20233 min read
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Trauma, the Nervous System and Interoception: Unlocking the Sensory Experience
Trauma can have profound effects on the nervous system, disrupting various sensory processes that contribute to our overall well-being....
katie o'day
Jun 22, 20232 min read
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Trauma's Impact on Sensory Processing, Mental Health, and Children's Behaviors: OTs Vital Role
Trauma can have profound effects on an individual's physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. One area where trauma's impact is...
katie o'day
Jun 20, 20233 min read
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Embracing Strengths: A Path to Social Justice
Introduction: In the realm of addressing societal challenges, two contrasting approaches emerge - the strengths-based approach and the...
katie o'day
Jun 6, 20233 min read
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