In this episode, we will learn from Alison Bode, MS, OTR/L & Madelyn Yoo, MS, OTR/L, two of the founding members of Occupational Therapists for Environmental Action (OTEA). OTEA is composed of a group of occupational therapy practitioners and students (OTPS) from across the US who are committed to raising awareness about the impact of climate change on human health, wellness, and participation in meaningful occupations. OTEA endeavors to collaborate with like-minded professionals to address the ways in which, human occupation can either contribute to or mitigate the worst effects of the climate crisis. Special Mention to other members of the OTEA leadership team, Carol Myers, Kelly Carlson, Jill Clancy-Secreto, and Elizabeth Richardson. 

Contact & Resources:

OTEA website: https://www.otenvironmentalaction.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100081841489525

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otenvironmentalaction/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/occupational-therapists-for-environmental-action/?viewAsMember=true

We have a blog post with some information and links to key OT and sustainability documents.

It’s a great place to start. The post can be found at: https://www.otenvironmentalaction.com/blog/sustainability-and-climate-change-documents-and-module-resources-for-otps

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In the episode, we will learn from Gina Taylor, MS, OTR/L, HPCS. Gina is a dedicated occupational therapist who specializes in Hippotherapy. She has extensive experiences in clinical practice, education, and leadership. Holding a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Philadelphia University, Gina is a licensed occupational therapist in New Jersey, bringing a rich skill set to her roles. Her commitment to continuous learning is evident in her teaching experience as an Adjunct Instructor at Raritan Valley Community College and her role as Coordinating Faculty for the American Hippotherapy Association, where she contributes to curriculum development and ensures learner outcomes. With clinical expertise in pediatric and psychosocial interventions, Gina holds certifications in Sensory Integration, DIR/Floortime intervention, and is a Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist. As the owner of Epona Therapy Services, LLC, Gina operates a private practice, delivering direct occupational therapy services and providing career coaching. Her leadership roles have included Director of Operations at Mane Stream, showcase effective staff management and oversight of therapy services. Gina's impact extends to addressing mental health in diverse populations, exemplifying her holistic approach and commitment to the transformative potential of occupational therapy.

Contact & Resources:

Online my business is Epona Academy- that's where I connect with OTs and OTAs who are interested in working in non-traditional nature settings. I do a business course and a year-long clinical mentoring program.

For listeners who have an OT.com account this course is a good starting place:

https://www.occupationaltherapy.com/ot-ceus/course/introduction-to-hippotherapy-for-occupational-4036 For the American Hippotherapy Association:

https://www.americanhippotherapyassociation.org/ My free online community at Epona Academy: https://eponaacademy.xperiencify.io/

Animals & Aquatics in OT podcast: https://animalsandaquatics.buzzsprout.com

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In this episode, we will learn from Andrea Cordis, MS, OTA (she/her/hers). Andrea has been a COTA since 2004. She has practiced in a variety of settings including skilled nursing, home health, inpatient psych, community-based mental health, and inpatient rehab. Andrea also worked as a lab instructor and fieldwork assistant in a masters of OT program. In addition to her OT education, Andrea also holds a BS in health science and an MS in higher education administration. She recently made the move to Massachusetts Councils on Aging as the training and education manager, using her OT skills in an uncommon way! Andrea is also a trauma-informed yoga instructor. When she is not working at MCOA, teaching yoga or working per diem in inpatient rehab, you can find her baking, hiking, or traveling!.

Contact & Resources:

Here is a link to Conversations with an OT podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/show/3QtawOTioXdwC0Ofk1OyS0?si=83444bdca79148f7

MCOA Website

NCOA Website - National Councils on Aging

I am also on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-cordis-7391b528a/

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In this episode, we will learn from Francisco Lasta, OTR/L (he/him). Francisco is a licensed Occupational Therapist who specializes in Inclusive Design. With over a decade of working with people with a variety of disabilities of all ages and socio-economic statuses, his expertise in human-centered design, task analysis, and accessibility gives him a uniquely empathetic and functional perspective when it comes to architecture and design. Combined with his solid knowledge of UX, he is passionate about helping designers create spaces that are accessible and usable by all people. As M2’s Marketing Strategist, Francisco closely collaborates with M2’s talented architects and designers to develop and execute marketing campaigns and helps with business development to explore, establish, and strengthen strategic partnerships. He is passionate about how M2 can uniquely position and differentiate itself during project pursuits as he leads the firm’s strategic planning meetings. He reinforces this role with his tech savviness and keeping himself updated on emerging industry trends.

Contact & Resources:

Our website www.muller2.com and

My linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flastaotr/

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In this episode, we will learn from Carlin Reaume, OTD, OTR/L, DipACLM, PMH-C, PCES. Dr. Reaume has more than 15 years of experience as both a therapist and educator. After completing both her Master’s and Doctorate at the University of Southern California, she created a career weaving together her background in Lifestyle Redesign, mental health, and movement in order to forge her own path in a variety of non-traditional OT settings. She launched her private practice, Supported Mama, in 2020 with the goal of helping women reconnect to their bodies after pregnancy in a way that supports both physical and mental well-being. She holds advanced certifications in lifestyle medicine, perinatal mental health, postpartum corrective exercise, and ergonomics. She has presented her work both nationally and internationally, as well as held several leadership positions for the Occupational Therapy Association of California. Her work has also been featured on the Amazon Halo fitness app and Pilates.com. Dr. Reaume currently serves as Assistant Clinical Professor for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program at the University of the Pacific in Sacramento, California, and as the Advocacy & Government Affairs Committee Chair for the Occupational Therapy Association of California.

Contact & Resources:

IG: @supportedmama

Website: www.supportedmama.com

Email: carlin@supportedmama.com

Occupational Therapist’s in Maternal Health https://www.otsinmaternalhealth.com/

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In this episode, In this post, we will learn from Carly Weiner, MS, OTR/L (they/them). Carly is a Registered Occupational Therapist who currently works in a healthcare technology start-up. She holds a Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Columbia University. Carly started planning a non-clinical career while still in graduate school. Carly offered to work for free for anybody she could while in grad school to gain a broad range of experiences. This included a start-up called Rosarium Health, which focuses on home modifications, where Carly is now the Director of Clinical Partnerships as a freelancer. In this role, she uses the power of networking to connect interested clinicians with the company to create partnerships.

*Many Thanks to Episode #66 podcast co-contributor, Emily A. who wishes to stay anonymous and was generous enough to share her journey & perspective..

Contact & Resources:

Rosarium Health www.rosariumhealth.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carly-weiner-otr-l-0a290855

Please reach out to me at carly@rosariumhealth.com - I respond much quicker to texts though as well at 201-983-3981. We would love to have you join our team or sign up as an OT on our platform!

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In this special Christmas episode, you will hear me & some of my past uncommon OT guests talk about our favorite parts about being an occupational therapy practitioner. Have a listen to see if any or all of them resonate with you. Can you guess the names of these featured Uncommon OT guests?

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In this episode, we will learn from Frances Gee, MS, OTR/L (she/her/hers). Frances is a Registered Occupational Therapist who specializes in teaching mental health. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University. Frances has 36 years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist and her areas of expertise include mental health, long-term acute care, psychiatric and physical disabilities home health, and academia. Frances has been a faculty member in the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program at Stanbridge University, Irvine, and Alhambra, California campuses, since July 2013 and has transitioned to serving as an adjunct faculty member as of August 2023.

Contact & Resources

Feel free to e-mail me at fgee@stanbridge.edu anytime!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frances-gee-71235b35/

Stanbridge University

https://www.stanbridge.edu/program/msot

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In this episode, we will learn from Sarah Good, OT Reg. (Ont.) (she/her/hers). Sarah is a Registered Occupational Therapist and Mindfulness Teacher in Ottawa, Ontario with more than 20 years of experience working in hospitals, schools, and community settings. Since 2007, she has worked with clients in their homes and communities. Both in her personal and professional life, she uses nature and mindfulness meditation to bring calm and joy to each day and has been practicing mindfulness meditation regularly since she became an OT. Sarah strives to offer ways for OTs from around the world to connect and learn about mindfulness together!

Contact & Resources:

My website for professional development: https://sarahgoodot.ca/p/ot-pd

My site for resources: https://sarahgoodot.ca/p/free-resources

Mindful OT FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindfulots

Business FB page: https://www.facebook.com/sarahgoodOT

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-good-76a59aa3/

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In this episode, we will learn from Consuela Marshall, LOT, CAPS. Consuela is a Caregiver Coach and Aging-In-Place Consultant, and an Occupational Therapist with 27 years of experience providing care to individuals with disabilities and disorders or who have sustained injuries that negatively affect their level of independence with self-care, mobility, and ADL (Activities of Daily Living) tasks. She is a graduate of Louisiana State University Medical Center, has worked on Skilled Nursing Units, Inpatient Rehab Units, and in the home health setting. Consuela is a Certified Fall Prevention Specialist, a Certified Aging In Place Specialist, and a former board member of the Louisiana Assisted Living Association.

Contact & Resources:

You can email me at c.marshall@findingafoothold.com.

Social Media Links

https://www.findingafoothold.com

https://www.instagram.com/findingafoothold/

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRe8NvCR/

www.linkedin.com/in/consuela-marshall-3a136a1b9

https://www.facebook.com/FindingAFoothold/

Website: www.findingafoothold.com

Group Coaching: UN-Losing You In Caregiving Group Coaching

Group Coaching: Staying Safe In Your Home Group Coaching

Course: Hospital to Home…Get Your Duck In A Row

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In this episode, we will learn from Michael Sy, PhD, MHPEd, OTRP (He/Him/His). Michael is a Filipino occupational therapist, a health professions specialist, and an occupational scientist. A previous Associate Professor of health professions education from the University of the Philippines in Manila, his current post as a senior researcher is with the Institute of Occupational Therapy at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Switzerland. His Ph.D. work and practice revolve around occupational therapy in substance addiction and rehabilitation, social and justice determinants of health, and inter-professional education and collaborative practice in diverse health/social care settings.

Contact & Resources:

Research Portfolio: https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0000-0003-0849-2874

Personal website and socials: https://www.drmikesyot.com/

The paper I shared "Unraveling the “Greener Pastures” Concept: The Phenomenology of Internationally Educated Occupational Therapists" https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/15394492231205885

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In this episode, we will learn from Dr. Razan Hamed, PhD, OTR/L. Dr. Hamed is an occupational therapist who uses Virtual Reality in OT Education. Dr. Hamed is an associate professor and associate director of the Columbia University programs in occupational therapy at Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons. She is also the director of the research curriculum for the entry-level MOT program and the mentor of a number of OT Doctorate students. She has been recently elected to the AOTA board of directors, is the founder of the Arab American Occupational Therapy Group and is a member of the World Federation for Occupational Therapists. She has been a member of the AOTA DEI task force 2020-2021 and an AOTA DEI committee member 2021-2023. She is also the faculty advisor of the Columbia University OT COTAD chapter (Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity). Her interests are in advocacy for DEI issues in OT education and practice and has published a number of articles on cultural humility and culturally responsive care. Dr. Hamed has been an invited guest speaker to numerous academic institutions to address bias, microaggressions, and cultural humility for OT students and educators.

Contact & Resources:

People can reach out to me by email at rh2955@columbia.edu. They can also visit my website at dr.razanhamed.com. or follow me at my social media pages such as Instagram @dr.razan_hamed

We are currently trying this VR project again with a new software called Body Swap so we are expanding the project.

I am presenting on VR and bias at the AOTA Education Summit in November. Stop by if you're interested to learn more.

I am also presenting on cultural humility in OT education at the AOTA Ed Summit in November.

Articles on cultural humility:

An upcoming article in OT Practice's November issue called Diversity of Grief: How Culture Affects Coping with Loss (stay on the lookout)

The Invisible Diversity of Arab Identity: Implications for OT https://www.aota.org/publications/ot-practice/ot-practice-issues/2023/dei-the-invisible-diversity-of-arab-identity#:~:text=Arabs%20come%20from%20more%20than,extremely%2C%20but%20invisibly%2C%20diverse.

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In this episode, we will learn from Patrice Maynard, OTD, MOT, BSHS, OTR/L. She is the founder and owner of Maynard Milestones, LLC, a mobile pediatric private practice. She received her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree, Master's degree in Occupational Therapy, and Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate with a concentration in entrepreneurship from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT. During Patrice’s post-professional OTD program, she created the Occupational Therapy Entrepreneurs of Color (OTEC) community which is an online educational platform for OTPs of color who are entrepreneurs or who desire to be one to provide networking opportunities and a shared aligned space for OTP business owners. She started its private Facebook group, which spawned into hosting and curating her first OTEC online conference in the midst of finishing her first year of her PP-OTD program. It consisted of 35+ panelists who are OTP entrepreneurs of color sharing their experiences of running their own clinical and non-clinical businesses. Her doctoral capstone was a qualitative phenomenological study on female OTPs of color who transitioned from employees to entrepreneurs. Upon graduation, she received the Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate Achievement Award from her program.

Contact & Resources:

Instagram: @otentrepreneursofcolor @maynardmilestones:

Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/otentrepreneursofcolor/

Email maynardmilestones@gmail.com:

Website www.maynardmilestones.com

LinkedIn: Patrice Maynard:

The Occupational Therapy Entrepreneurs of Color (OTEC) Online Conference takes place on Saturday, October 7th, and Sunday, October 8th, 2023 from 11 a.m. EST to 5 p.m. EST. Tickets are on sale until Friday, October 6th, 2023 at 11:59 pm EST. Open to OTPs, students, and other healthcare providers.

https://patrice-maynard.mykajabi.com/otec-offer-landing-page

Podcasts: OTs Get Paid Podcast; Mind Your OT Business; The OTPreneur Podcast, Dr. Reina Olivera Taking OTs Online (Facebook); Ready, Set, Treat! Book

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In this episode, we will learn from Karen Keptner, Ph.D., OTR/L. She is an Associate Professor and the Doctoral Capstone Coordinator for the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program at Cleveland State University. She frequently works with individuals who are at risk of dropping out of post-secondary studies. In the last few years, she has developed a credit-bearing skill-building course for students returning to campus following a medical withdrawal, introduced occupational therapy as a service on campus, and provided direct occupational therapy services to undergraduate and graduate students referred by the Office of Disability Services. She also works with aged-out foster youth, addressing ‘exposure gaps’ they experience as they transition from adolescents to adults. As a faculty member, she advocates for inclusive teaching practices and addressing systematic barriers that hinder student success. In her free time, she likes to travel, read books, and spend time with her family.

Contact & Resources:

My business name is "The College OT". I have a website - you can find me at keptnerot.com or collegeot.com. I am also mostly on LinkedIn (just cannot get the time to do others at the moment) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-keptner-phd-otrl/

I am always happy to connect through email at kkeptner@gmail.com (and never be offended to send me a reminder email - it is something I just cannot keep up with sometimes!)

I just came out with a book "Primer for OT Professionals in Higher Education". It explores the basic structure of higher education campuses and ways OTPs can find a unique gap in a campus near them. It is only $20 and I am promising anyone who purchases by August 31, 2023, a free copy of the next version (already in process). I put this book out to get an idea of what OTPs are looking for in the practice area -and see if there is interest. So, using the book as a way to design other things down the road as well.

I am also finishing up a practical workbook to use with students - it can be used by OTs, school and transition counselors, etc.

I do a blog at collegeot.com (I am not great at posting but there are some helpful blog posts in there - for people working with adolescents/young adults as well).

I am just listing a bibliography of my professional journal articles here - I am happy to give people access to the pre-print version of most of these if they contact me.

Eichler, J. & Keptner, K.M. (online, May 2023). Defining Occupational Therapy practice with higher education populations: A census of practitioners in an emerging space. British Journal of Occupational Therapy https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226231168008

Heath, M. & Keptner, K.M. (accepted January 2023). The impact of belonging and discrimination on psychological well-being among transitioning adults: A study using the Panel Survey for Income Dynamics Transition Supplement. Current Psychology

Keptner, K. M. (2017). Long-term follow-up of an occupation-based group addressing occupational performance and satisfaction in university freshmen. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 33(4), 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1080/0164212X.2017.1331150

Keptner, K. M. (2019). Relationship between occupational performance measures and adjustment in a sample of university students. Journal of Occupational Science, 26(1), 6-17. https://doi.org/10.1080/14427591.2018.1539409

Keptner, K.M., Fitzgibbon, C., & O’Sullivan, J. (2021). Effectiveness of anxiety reduction interventions on state anxiety: A comparison of four techniques incorporating sensory modulation. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 84(5), 289-297. https://doi.org/10.1177/0308022620935061

Keptner, K. M., Harris,A., Mellyn,J., Neff,N., Rassie,N., & Thompson,K. (2016). Occupational therapy services to promote occupational performance, performance satisfaction, and quality of life in university freshmen: A pilot study. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 32(2), 185-202. https://doi.org/10.1080/0164212X.2015.1135094

Keptner, K.M., Lambdin-Pattavina, C., Jalaba, T., Nawotniak, S., & Cozzolino, M. (accepted March,2023). Preparing and responding to the current mental health “Tsunami”: Embracing Mary Reilly’s call to action. American Journal of Occupational Therapy

Keptner, K. M. & Rogers, R. (2019). Competence and satisfaction in occupational performance among a sample of university students: An exploratory study. Occupational Therapy Journal of Research: Occupation, Participation, and Health, 39(4). 204-212. https://doi.org/10.1177/1539449218813702

Keptner, K.M., & McCarthy, K. (2020). Mapping occupational therapy with post-secondary students: A scoping review. Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 8(1), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.1617

Keptner, K.M. & McCarthy, K. (2020). Disruption of academic occupations during COVID-19: impact on mental health and the role of occupational therapy in tertiary education. World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin, 76(2),78-81. https://doi.org/10.1080/14473828.2020.1822575

Book chapter

Eichler, J. & Keptner, K.M. (May 2023). Transitions and their implications across the lifespan for the OT in Primary Care in Primary Care Occupational Therapy. Day, M., Smith, K., Dahl Popolizio, S., Muir, S., & Manaard, W. (eds.) Springer, Inc.

As always, I welcome any feedback & ideas from all of you or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsot

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In this special episode, we will learn from Naomi Mattanick, MS, OTR/L & Brooke Tubbs, OTD, OTR/L, two occupational therapists practicing in Surf Therapy.

Naomi Mattanick, MS, OTR/L is a pediatric occupational therapist specializing in sensory integration therapy, surf therapy, and childhood and infant development. “Kids are amazing and dynamic individuals. Yet, they have a lot to conquer. In my years of experience, I have served infants to early adolescents in a variety of areas including sensory processing, physical and emotional regulation, organization of behavior and attention, acquisition of vital motor milestones, motor coordination development, and oral-motor therapy for feeding. My mission is for each caregiver and child to feel understood and empowered as they are equipped with life-long tools. My passion is to see children feel joy as they playfully develop a strong identity and sense of self through the skills and knowledge they have obtained.”

Brooke Tubbs, OTD, OTR/L is a recent graduate from Northern Arizona’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program. She now lives and practices as an acute care OT in a community hospital and as a surf therapist in Rhode Island. Brooke graduated from Alma College in Michigan with a B.S in Integrative Physiology and Health Science and a Minor in Spanish. After graduation, Brooke was a U.S Fulbright Scholar in the Philippines, performing research on Filipino teacher’s perceptions of inclusive education practices. During her OTD program, Brooke participated in a research residency in the Philippines, working with an interdisciplinary team to create an immersive research project surrounding multi-modal perceptions of aging. She also completed a graduate research certificate through the University of South Florida, in partnership with NAU, in Translational Research Education in Adolescent Behavioral Health. With this project Brooke worked with peers to develop a life skills curriculum and assessments for youth aging out of foster care; she is passionate about this work and continues to be involved in projects related to it. She is involved with additional research projects relating to CRPS and sensory processing and practice scholarship for OTs. Brooke will complete an additional graduate research certificate in the spring of 2023 on the topic of Culturally Competent Addictions Research Training. Brooke’s intentional drive for the unknown led her to becoming a surf therapist in Rhode Island. She has a recently published article in the OT Practice Magazine titled “Riding the Wave: Occupational Therapy’s Role in Surf Therapy”. Brooke has large aspirations for promoting OT’s work in uncommon settings, practicing at the full scope of her license, and transitioning to a role in academia down the line.

Contact & Resources:

Naomi:

The number one place to find me and see my current work is on my Instagram : @hang_ten_therapeutics which directs you to my website and shares all of my offerings. This has my contact information.

Brooke:

You can email me (bmt263@nau.edu) or follow me on Instagram (@brooketubbs), Facebook (Brooke Tubbs) or on Twitter (@brooketubbs). You can also follow Gnome Surf (@GnomeSurf) or ISTO (@intlsurftherapyorg). You can reach out to me with ideas, partnerships, questings, really anything!

https://intlsurftherapy.org/

https://www.gnomesurf.com/

https://tedx.ucla.edu/project/carly_rogers_surfing_infinite_possibilities_to_heal/

“Blue Mind: The Surprising Science that Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Makes You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do” by Wallace Nichols.

Rogers, C. M., Mallinson, T., & Peppers, D. (2014). High-intensity sports for posttraumatic stress disorder and depression: Feasibility study of ocean therapy with veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68, 395–404. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2014.011221

Moore, A. M., Clapham, E. D., & Deeney, T. A. (2017). Parents’ perspectives on surf therapy for children with disabilities. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, https://doi.org/10.1080/1034912X.2017.1400660F

Benninger, E., Curtis, C., Sarkisian, G. V., Rogers, C. M., Bender, K., & Comer, M. (2020). Surf therapy: A scoping review of the qualitative and quantitative research evidence. Global Journal of Community Psychology Practice, 11(2), 1–26.

https://www.aota.org/publications/ot-practice/ot-practice-issues/2023/riding-the-wave-ots-role-in-surf-therapy

NAU Foster Youth Program

https://crowdfund.foundationnau.org/project/21729

Listen - Foster Youth Stories

https://www.amazon.com/Listen-Stories-We-Carry-House-ebook/dp/B09YYTLB2V?asin=B09YYTLB2V&revisionId=&format=4&depth=1

Another inspiring episode, as always, I welcome any feedback & ideas from all of you or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsot

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In this special episode, we will learn from Quinn Tyminski, OTD, OTR/L, BCMH & Serena Blank, MOT, OTR/L, two occupational therapists working with Individuals experiencing homelessness.

Quinn Tyminski, OTD, OTR/L, BCMH currently serves as an instructor in the Program in Occupational Therapy at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Tyminski earned her master's degree in occupational therapy from Washington University in 2012 and her Clinical Doctorate of Occupational Therapy in 2017 from Saint Louis University. Her clinical practice experience is in the area of community-based mental health practice, where she served as the occupational therapist for a transitional housing program for men experiencing severe and persistent mental illness and homelessness and spent a year as the clinical director coordinating occupational therapy services and students. As part of her doctoral work, Dr. Tyminski introduced occupational therapy services to a local homeless shelter through the use of Level II fieldwork students. Following the success of the program, Dr. Tyminski opened an outpatient student experiential learning clinic in collaboration with St. Patrick Center in downtown St. Louis in 2018. The Community Independence Occupational Therapy Clinic continues to provide occupational therapy services to individuals experiencing homelessness. Dr. Tyminski's research focuses on improving occupational participation and quality of life for populations experiencing marginalization through providing occupation-based services targeted at improving life skills and community reintegration. She collaborates with local community agencies to provide programming to address concerns of occupational justice related to increased participation in survival occupations among those experiencing mental illness, homelessness, or recent return to the community from incarceration. She is also currently in the process of obtaining her Ph.D. in Education at Washington University in St. Louis.

Serena Blank, MOT, OTR/L is an Occupational Therapist at the St. Patrick Center, an organization that works to increase access to sustainable housing, employment, and healthcare in the St. Louis region. In prior roles, she completed a Fellowship in psychosocial rehabilitation at the VA in Durham, NC. The program assisted Veterans experiencing serious mental illness. Upon returning to St. Louis, she worked for Saint Louis University’s Transformative Justice Initiative. She provided occupational therapy services to people incarcerated and supported their reentry back into the community. Her unique lens of occupations in marginalized populations helps her advocate for change in health and human service systems. She holds two degrees from Saint Louis University including a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Science and a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Contact & Resources:

Email:

Quinn at tyminskiq@wustl.edu

Serena at blank.serena@gmail.com

LinkedIn:

www.linkedin.com/in/serena-blank-a33183156

https://www.linkedin.com/in/quinn-tyminski-574621254/

Occupational Therapy for the Homeless

https://www.ted.com/talks/quinn_tyminski_occupational_therapy_for_the_homeless

Quinn’s Medbridge course on working with individuals experiencing homelessness https://www.medbridge.com/course-catalog/details/homelessness-health-care-practitioners-quinn-tyminski/

The Development of a Role-Emerging Fieldwork Placement in a Homeless Shelter

https://encompass.eku.edu/jote/vol2/iss2/7/

Occupational Therapy Student-Run Free Clinic: Mutual Benefits in Expanded Homeless and Health Services and Clinical Skills Development”, Journal of Student-Run Clinics, 7(1). doi: 10.59586/jsrc.v7i1.248.

Drummond, R., Koziol, C., Yeats, H. and Tyminski, Q. (2021)

https://journalsrc.org/index.php/jsrc/article/view/248

St. Patrick Center

https://www.stpatrickcenter.org/

Washington University, St Louis – Program in Occupational Therapy

https://www.ot.wustl.edu/education/directed-scholarship/community-independence-occupational-therapy-program-569

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In this fun mini-episode, we will kick off my 2nd Year Podcast Anniversary celebration. Get to know me and some of my uncommon OT guests just a little bit more through a series of bonus questions. You will hear about some of our favorite occupations, our OT Elevator speeches, our favorite parts about being an Occupational Therapist, and the individuals who inspire us.  Can you guess the names of these featured guests? To continue the celebration throughout the month of August I look forward to presenting you with 2 inspiring episodes, each episode with 2 rockstar occupational therapy practitioner guests who are currently practicing in the same non-traditional, emerging practice and uncommon setting.

Resources:

Arameh Anvarizadeh, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA  Episode #30

https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/the-uncommon-ot-series/inspiration-m56ww-b4d6e-k2jgx-ebldc-9eh3t-lyr8d-hazhm-y2ldg-k3j9h-wfgjr-9b79a-r36h9-z3fca-8ay2w-azmnp-jl3wr-cha3w-9325f-w83sd-se5zj-lhapg-74ljk-b8rbj-td3fk-mppa4-7xk54-t97nw

Carlyn Neek, OT Link Episode #24

https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/the-uncommon-ot-series/inspiration-m56ww-b4d6e-k2jgx-ebldc-9eh3t-lyr8d-hazhm-y2ldg-k3j9h-wfgjr-9b79a-r36h9-z3fca-8ay2w-azmnp-jl3wr-cha3w-9325f-w83sd-se5zj-lhapg-74ljk

Lauren Sheehan, OTD, OTR/L Episode #15

https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/the-uncommon-ot-series/inspiration-m56ww-b4d6e-k2jgx-ebldc-9eh3t-lyr8d-hazhm-y2ldg-k3j9h-wfgjr-9b79a-r36h9-z3fca 

Mental Health Task Force Episode #43

https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/the-uncommon-ot-series/w5cccznfxllnw9f-g7zzj-4n58b-elpep-la2a4-msd2r-nbpr4-rfbrl

New York State Occupational Therapy Association – Mental Health Task Force

https://www.nysota.org/page/MHTF

Anniversary Contest Details:

• Name the 7 Uncommon OT guests featured in this episode. 

• Submit Your Answers on Instagram @transitionsOT

• Win Uncommon OT Stickers & Swag if you are one of the First 3 to Answer Correctly, Best of Luck friends!

Another inspiring episode, as always, I welcome any feedback & ideas from all of you or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsot

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In this episode, we will learn from Hiral Khatri, OTD, OTR/L. Hiral is a highly respected and accomplished occupational therapist with over 13 years of experience in the field who holds a variety of leadership roles. She is known for her integrity, innovative approach to therapy, and her unwavering commitment to supporting and advocating for her patients and her profession. Throughout her career, Dr. Khatri has consistently demonstrated her dedication to improving the lives of individuals of all ages through occupational therapy. She is highly skilled at developing customized treatment plans that are tailored to the unique needs and goals of her patients and is always seeking out new and innovative methods to enhance their progress. One of Dr. Khatri’s greatest achievements is the founding of OT Park, a pediatric occupational therapy practice that provides vital services to children in need. Under Dr. Khatri’s leadership, OT Park has grown into a respected and successful practice, and has helped countless children improve their quality of life through occupational therapy. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Khatri is also deeply committed to advancing the field of occupational therapy through education and advocacy. She currently serves as a lecturer at San Jose State University, where she teaches pediatric occupational therapy, and is also the Region 3 Director for the Occupational Therapy Association of California (OTAC). Dr. Khatri is also an AOTPAC Ambassador and holds the position of Membership Chair for the Association for Asian Pacific Islanders in Occupational Therapy. She is also a respected mentor in the Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD). Dr. Khatri’s contributions to the healthcare industry have been recognized with numerous awards and accolades. She has been named one of the top 100 visionaries in the field, received an entrepreneur of the year award from OTAC and most recently received the Force for Good Award 2023 by University of St Augustine, Florida. Outside of work, Dr. Khatri is passionate about giving back to her community and making a positive impact in the world. She is an avid supporter of various causes and charities and is always looking for new ways to make a difference.

Show Key Points:

• Hiral shares a little about herself and some of her favorite occupations

• She describes her current uncommon OT roles and responsibilities

• She describes her path and what inspired her to do lead

• She shares challenges and successes in her current roles

• She provides OT practitioners with valuable career advice

• She provides resources and contact information

Contact & Resources:

Instagram: @otparkbox

Facebook: hiral.khatri or facebook.com/otparkbox

Twitter: @otparkbox

Linked in: OT Park or Hiral Khatri

Email: Hiral@otpark.

Website: https://otpark.com/blog/

Occupational Therapy Association of California (OTAC)

https://www.otaconline.org/

Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD)

https://www.cotad.org/

Asian Pacific Heritage Occupational Therapy Association (APHOTA)

https://asianot.org/

Another inspiring episode, as always, I welcome any feedback & ideas from all of you or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsot

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In this episode, we will learn from Alondra Ammon, MOT, OTR/L. Alondra is an occupational therapist who works in community-based mental health and specializes in housing stability & retention. She is a 1st-generation Salvadorean/Haitian American from Maryland. Alondra learned to overcome adversity and strive despite the challenges of being raised alongside her seven siblings by her single parent, her mother, who immigrated from El Salvador. After high school, Alondra enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, working as a dental assistant and hygienist. During her time in the military, she discovered a passion for helping others in the healthcare field. She graduated with her B.S. in Kinesiology from San Francisco State University and her Master’s in occupational therapy from Samuel Merritt University. During graduate school, Alondra served as the co-president for S.O.T.A. and helped raise over $3,000 for local community outreach and AOTPAC. Upon graduation, she was awarded the Outstanding Student Award and was selected to participate in the Emerging Leaders Development Program through the American Occupational Therapy Association. Currently, Alondra is pursuing her Ph.D. in Occupational Therapy at Texas Woman's University and was recently awarded a graduate fellowship called WoMentoring, designed to support women in leadership and research. Her dissertation topic is centered around exploring how learning is influenced by racial/ethnic bias towards students of color during Level II fieldwork. With an increased demand to diversify the profession, Alondra hopes to create equitable and inclusive resources to support the recruitment and retention of graduate students of color and bring more awareness to help mitigate health disparities.

Show Key Points:

• Alondra shares a little about herself and some of her favorite occupations

• She describes her current uncommon OT work and whom she serves

• She describes her path and what inspired her to do this type of work

• She shares challenges and successes in her current role

• She provides OT practitioners with valuable career advice

• She provides her resources and contact information

Contact & Resources:

My social media handles: IG & FB @AlondraLaOT

Ways to keep up with my "doings": https://linktr.ee/AlondraLaOT

Suggested readings/Articles:

- A systematic review of occupational therapy interventions in the transition from homelessness

- Occupational experiences of homelessness: A systematic review and meta-aggregation

Books: The Boy Who was Raised as a Dog

(Dr. Bruce Perry)- https://a.co/d/aSqG8BB Dopamine -

(Dr. Anna Lembke)- https://a.co/d/dTUFQHg

Websites: AOTA - https://www.aota.org/practice/clinical-topics/mental-health California

Supportive Housing- https://www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-funding/active-funding/docs/housing-first-fact-sheet.pdf

The Psychiatric Occupational Therapy Action Coalition (POTAC) https://www.potac.org/

Telemundo https://www.telemundoareadelabahia.com/ott-videos-local/t48-al-momento-esta-manana-aterrizo-el-avion-con-la-vicepresidenta-kamala-harris/2314398/

Another inspiring episode, as always, I welcome any feedback & ideas from all of you or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsot

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In this episode, we will learn from Allie Karagozian, MS, OTR/L. Allie is an occupational therapist who specializes in Fertility Health. She lives in Chicago with her husband, Michael, and their two sons. Allie earned her undergraduate degree in psychology and her Master’s degree in occupational therapy from Grand Valley State University in West Michigan. She has worked for the past seven years as an occupational therapist in Chicago. She began her career at a community hospital on the South Side of the city working in a behavioral health unit and an inpatient rehabilitation unit. For the past six years, she has worked in a large academic medical center in the in-patient rehabilitation and acute care settings. Her passion within her field has been in promoting health literacy. Allie is the founder of Holding Both, a business created to support women experiencing secondary infertility through 1:1 support, group sessions, and community building. Allie has experienced infertility during motherhood herself. She sees a great opportunity to be of support by helping women identify the unique barriers that they may face during this process. Allie knows that there is complexity in holding both the joys of parenting and the pain of infertility at the same time. She plans to launch her podcast in June of this year.

Show Key Points:

• Allie describes her current uncommon OT work and whom she serves

• She describes her path and what inspired her to do this type of work

• She describes how she applies her OT lens in this non-traditional setting

• She shares her challenges and successes as an OT Entrepreneur

• She provides OT practitioners with valuable career advice

• She provides her resources and contact information

Contact & Resources:

To directly reach me: allie@holdingbothllc.com 

My Instagram page @holdingboth (www.instagram.com/holdingboth) 

My website www.holdingbothllc.com

My podcast will actually be launching in September, Stay Tuned!

Another inspiring episode, as always, I welcome any feedback & ideas from all of you or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsot

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