Best Danielle Woolley Podcasts (2024)

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#80: Advocacy in Pelvic Health with Lindsey Vestal, Carlin Reaume, and Alyson Stover 1:05:04

2h ago1:05:04

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In a rapidly changing world, we as OT professionals need collective mobilization like never before. But, it feels like our systems of advocacy are all underfunded and difficult to navigate. Against this backdrop, which can feel discouraging, I think it is critical to shine the light on what I consider one of the greatest OT triumphs of the past dec…

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#79: OT Hopes and Fears for AI with Alyson Stover and Karen Jacobs 1:02:07

7d ago1:02:07

1:02:07

The idea of AI transforming occupational therapy stirs both hopes and fears. Will it help us revolutionize our broken systems? Will it augment the best of our care? Or will it bolster inequality and threaten our jobs? This is a story we are actively writing—and have the power to shape. In this one hour course, we’ll talk to two leading voices on th…

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Cat Mishaps and Tips 22:11

9d ago22:11

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Cats are mystifying creatures... Luffy took off! He slipped out the door while Danielle was cleaning the outdoor cat dishes. He originally was an outdoor cat when she found him to foster but he's been living inside with Danielle. Did he come back? What did Danielle do? Listen to find out! What's the lost my kitty site anyway? And what about microch…

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#78: OT and Habits with Zipporah Brown 1:05:34

14d ago1:05:34

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There is a growing public consciousness around the power (and difficulty) of habit change, especially as the impact of chronic conditions soars. And, as we’ll see in the featured scoping review on OT and habit change/health promotion, we’ve been addressing habits since 1912, it is a core part of our 2020 practice framework, and is increasingly embe…

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Episode 143 - Jackie Machado, Lash Therapy Keyport 15:43

17d ago15:43

15:43

On this episode of the Inventress Podcast we have Lash Therapy Keyport owner, Jackie Machado! Please Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and turn on Reminder Alerts for info on new episodes every week. Listen to the audio version of "The Inventress Podcast" on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and other major podcast platforms by…

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Cat Mom Instincts - The Jersey PodCats Share Stories and Advice 16:51

23d ago16:51

16:51

Cats - are they the only pets that really matter? No! Danielle and Elizabeth start by telling stories about how they helped dogs. Then they talked about pets being outside, and how important it is to keep them inside when it's really hot or cold. They went on to talk about cat mom instincts, like sensing when your cat is sick or upset. And about br…

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#77: OT and Making the OTD Capstone Matter with Daniel Rortvedt & Alana Woolley 1:04:02

28d ago1:04:02

1:04:02

The number of OT entry-level doctoral (OTD) programs has been expanding rapidly. In 2017 there were 7 programs. As of 2023, there are 95, with an additional 76 in development. The article we'll cover in this course presents early stage research on the doctoral capstone experience and employment opportunities. It backs up what I have now personally …

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#76: OT and Pediatric Constipation with Quiara Smith 1:04:55

1M ago1:04:55

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I’ve been surprised as my own kids enter elementary school to anecdotally find that constipation is a common reason to miss activities. But, this aligns perfectly with the research we look at today, and the growing concern that constipation has become a public health concern. As many as 32% of kids (0-18) experience constipation. And, a growing num…

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Tips for giving cats medication 20:21

2M ago20:21

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Danielle and Elizabeth talked about their techniques for administering meds to their cats, what they've found through trial and error and a little luck... Danielle talked about life without Loki and Thor's change in behavior as a result of Loki's passing. The conversation veered on into all things cats, they still manage to confound and amaze us!Th…

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Cats we love: remembering Danielle's beloved cat Loki, & how the cat community is helping her heal. 21:33

2M ago21:33

21:33

Danielle had sad news to share, her 'baby' Loki passed away. He'd been ill and fighting it, but it finally overtook him and he went to cat heaven. Danielle talks about what happened and the effect it had on her other cats. Elizabeth talked about a new way the vet revealed to her about pilling a cat and her cats' weird behavior. They went on to talk…

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#75: Knowledge Translation and OT with Tim Dionne 1:04:48

2M ago1:04:48

1:04:48

It takes an average of 17 years for evidence to make its way into practice. The fields of knowledge translation and implementation science are seeking to change this. And, today we are looking at a scoping review of knowledge translation research in rehab. To be frank, I think the article is pretty convoluted. (Which is funny since it comes from re…

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#74: Finger Prosthetics and OT with Haley Van Escobar 1:10:30

2M ago1:10:30

1:10:30

The art and science of digital prosthetics is rapidly advancing. Yet, many people with amputated fingers do not wear a prosthetic. Part of the problem may be our own fault as health providers. We may be stuck in old stereotypes of poor outcomes and limited options related to digital prosthetics. In this one-hour podcast-base course, we’ll look at a…

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Episode 142 - Angelo Ellerbee 52:20

2M ago52:20

52:20

Welcoming back to the podcast - Angelo Ellerbee! The founder and CEO of Double XXposure Media Relations. Angelo joins me to discuss his illustrious career in the PR space! Tune in to hear his expertise! Please Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and turn on Reminder Alerts for info on new episodes every week. Listen to the audio version of "The Invent…

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#73: Diversity in OT with Arameh Anvarizadeh 56:35

3M ago56:35

56:35

In previous courses, we’ve discussed that one of the primary ways we can improve our care, as OT professionals, is to increase the diversity of our workforce—with the ultimate goal of having our workforce’s diversity mirror the diversity of the populations we are seeing. This goal will ensure we have the multiple perspectives needed to respond to t…

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#72: What is OT in 2024? with Ryan Lavalley and Carlin Reaume 1:10:13

3M ago1:10:13

1:10:13

Through OT Potential, we’ve released over 70 episodes all exploring new influential OT research. As we enter 2024, it’s time to reflect on the research and ask: What trends are we seeing in OT? How is new research enriching how we think about our practice? In this 1 hour-episode, we’ll talk about new trends, with a particular focus on what commonal…

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#71: Building a Global OT Profession with Vikram Pagpatan 1:05:46

4M ago1:05:46

1:05:46

Since this keynote address from the World Federation of Occupational Therapy Congress was published in 2019, it has been cited so many times that it made our list of the 100 most-cited OT journal articles. It’s easy to see why this has become such a popular read. The article stitches occupational therapy together with global trends, in particular g…

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The Jersey PodCats Podcast: One Year Anniversary with Danielle and Elizabeth 28:23

5M ago28:23

28:23

It's time for the holidays and Danielle and Elizabeth dressed up for their 52nd episode, yes, it's been a year since they started this podcast for cat lovers! Danielle's antlers weren't behaving but they were still fun anyway... Danielle filled us all in on what happened to Loki after he licked the poisonous plant - he's fine now, but it was terrif…

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Cat Tales: Navigating the World of Fleas, Worms, and Unexpected Kitty Adventures 21:22

5M ago21:22

21:22

Danielle and Elizabeth talk cats, fleas and worms. Yucky, but necessary. Danielle noticed fleas and worms on and in her outside cat, and the steps she took to rid her environment of them. She was pretty disgusted by those little cat tormentors, I have to say, Danielle keeps a very clean house so she was shocked when she saw signs of fleas and worms…

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#70: OT and Dyslexia with Penny Stack 1:02:03

5M ago1:02:03

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Dyslexia is the most common form of neurodivergence. It affects around 20% of the population, meaning that people with dyslexia are on almost every occupational therapy professional’s caseload. And yet, not enough OT-specific research and resources have been devoted to how we can help this population. Today, we look at a leading theory of dyslexia …

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Cat Missing? Expert Tips, Personal Stories, & Strategies for a Successful Reunion with Mitch Bernard 32:37

5M ago32:37

32:37

Danielle and Elizabeth dove right into the conversation with Mitch Bernard on what to do if your cat goes missing. Mitch shared a number of tips and strategies, and they all told stories of cats who disappeared but returned as if nothing had happened, in typical cat like fashion. Mitch trained with the Missing Animal Response Network, and you may b…

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#69: OT for Adults with Intellectual Disability with Dr. Meghan Blaskowitz and Dr. Wanda Mahoney 1:10:38

5M ago1:10:38

1:10:38

For OT professionals working with adults with intellectual disabilities it can feel like there is a lack of resources around best practices for working with this population. Today’s article flips that long-held narrative on its head. The authors set out to find evidence to inform OT for adults with intellectual disability—and to their own surprise …

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From Fuzzy Friends to Doppelganger Dolls: Exploring Brianna Shade's Passion for Cats 23:30

5M ago23:30

23:30

Danielle and Elizabeth dove right into the conversation with Brianna to learn about her passion for cats. Brianna shared her deep love for cats, her passion for crocheting adorable cat figurines, and her unique business, Kitten Kazoedle, that creates mini replicas of cats using their own fur. She also discusses her involvement in supporting local c…

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Whiskers and Wanderlust: From Japan's Cat Haven to Grooming and Hiking with Feline Friends 24:42

6M ago24:42

24:42

Elizabeth's daughter, Lindsey, joined Danielle and Elizabeth on this episode. Lindsey is a cat lover (of course!) who recently returned from a trip to Japan. She talked about the cats in Japan, where to find them, and who feeds them. It was a short segue to talk about Max and his favorite blanket, and Lindsey's experience helping with him last wint…

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#68: Acute Care OT and PT After Birth with Jenna and Rebeca Segraves 1:18:38

6M ago1:18:38

1:18:38

Maternal deaths are on the rise, here in the United States. And, we have a postpartum mental health crisis. In OT 90% of us are women, and many of us have personally experienced the inadequate support given to birthing individuals. But, not enough of us have stepped back to ask: why aren’t we (with our training in mental health & daily participatio…

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Cats stories from Danielle and Elizabeth - from long haired calicos to Thor's obsession with Loki! 22:51

6M ago22:51

22:51

Danielle and Elizabeth talked about their cats, which they can and will do endlessly! Elizabeth started with Cushi's vet visit. Danielle magically got another cat to foster! He loved her until he had to get his shots. It was terrifying for him! Did he ever get over it? What did Danielle learn from this? What does Max do when he senses his meds are …

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Episode 141 - Tutaya Murchison 10:59

6M ago10:59

10:59

Welcoming back to the podcast - Tutaya Murchison! She shares the ups and downs of the inventing process with her new TOP SECRET invention! She also shares where she is during her inventing process and what her next steps are. Please Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and turn on Reminder Alerts for info on new episodes every week. Listen to the audio…

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Pawsome Encounters: Join Danielle and Elizabeth on The Jersey PodCats 22:35

6M ago22:35

22:35

Danielle started the conversation with a cat as a Yelp destination? Yep! He also has Google reviews, LOL. Danielle brought up that there's a Home Depot in New Jersey that she visits that has its own store cat. She could go to any Home Depot, but she has to go to that one to see the cat, of course. They talked about what their cats would be famous f…

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#67: Pain and OT with Irvin Eisenberg 1:03:16

6M ago1:03:16

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I once heard a neuroscientist say: Many of our frameworks end up being wrong—because the body is more complicated than we ever imagined. Pain science perfectly illustrates this. We are living in an era where new frameworks are being written—because classical understandings of pain have not only been inadequate, they have led to ineffective and even…

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Purr-fectly Rich: Tales of Millionaire Pets and Their Lavish Inheritances 19:59

6M ago19:59

19:59

Danielle and Elizabeth did a solo episode where Danielle brought up the cat that inherited 13 million dollars. But, that was only the THIRD wealthiest pet! Listen to the episode to find out which animals came in 1st and 2nd. The conversation turned to: what do cats want us to spend money on? And how picky they are about food. What would you leave t…

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Episode 140 - Natasha Taylor, Blackstar Physical Therapy and Wellness 26:09

6M ago26:09

26:09

Listen in as Natasha Taylor, Founder of Blackstar Physical Therapy and Wellness discusses wellness, her platform, and how to be a healthier you! Please Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and turn on Reminder Alerts for info on new episodes every week. Listen to the audio version of "The Inventress Podcast" on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify,…

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Tips on Creating Harmony with Cats and Dogs with Maribeth Decker 21:33

6M ago21:33

21:33

Maribeth Decker joined Danielle and Elizabeth to talk about living harmoniously with cats and dogs. Maribeth is a pet intuitive so she tunes in with her pets and has many tips on how to keep the household peaceful. She talked about how she introduced new pets into her household, including bringing a dog into a household of cats! Danielle touched on…

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#66: Early Intervention Timing and Intensity with Sarah Putt 1:02:45

7M ago1:02:45

1:02:45

The main finding of this important research from JAMA is extremely promising for early intervention OT professionals. In the study, greater early intervention service intensity was associated with better functional gains. But, there’s a problem. Federal spending per child on early intervention services has declined over the past decade. And, in thi…

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2 Minute SPECIAL: Music for Pet Anxiety with Erica Messer 2:09

7M ago2:09

2:09

We are bringing you something different this week! Enjoy this 2 minute clip of Erica Messer playing the harp, for a soothing sound to assist in anxiety relief for pets (and their owners!) Support the Show. The Jersey PodCats http://thejerseypodcats.com https://youtube.com/@thejerseypodcats https://instagram.com/thejerseypodcats https://m.facebook.c…

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Puppy D. Luffy, the Honking Foster Cat 21:55

7M ago21:55

21:55

Danielle has found a cat she couldn't resist and he's in her home now. How did he do that? With all the cats she sees (she is a cat magnet), how did this one capture her heart? Danielle and Elizabeth chatted about Luffy and his strange honk, as well as the other cats in their lives. Did you know that Thor is very particular, not only about his sche…

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#65: OT & Perinatal Pelvic Health with Kyrsten Spurrier and Carlin Reaume 59:37

7M ago59:37

59:37

The number of OT’s providing perinatal care is on the rise. Which is exciting…and necessary. There remain so many gaps in the care of new and expecting moms, among which is treating incontinence. As we’ll see in our featured journal article, a staggering percentage of women experience incontinence postnatally, despite the known effectiveness of pel…

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Episode 139 - Charmayne Bradberry, Betty Nicole’s Salt Free Seasonings 24:44

7M ago24:44

24:44

Introducing the wonderful Charmayne Bradberry! She is the CEO & Founder of Betty Nicole's Salt Free Seasonings. Her delicious seasonings are made with those in mind who need to be careful about too much salt in their diet! Please Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and turn on Reminder Alerts for info on new episodes every week. Listen to the audio ve…

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Black Cats and Beyond: Sarah Curcio's Love for Rescues 27:27

7M ago27:27

27:27

Danielle and Elizabeth started chatting about cats in the rain - do they love it or hate it? Danielle mentioned that she has a new outdoor cat, and they revisited the idea of letting their cats go outside. Then Sarah Curcio was introduced, and she started with how she loves to adopt black animals. It runs in her family! She's also a pet sitter. Her…

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Furry Allies: A Social Worker's Experience with Cat-owning Clients with Melanie Savage 26:07

7M ago26:07

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Danielle and Elizabeth were joined by Melanie Savage, who hails from Ontario, and works with people in need of social services. She's found herself getting assigned to clients who have cats, which is wonderful because Melanie loves feline friends. She finds a connection to her clients through the cats, because who doesn't love talking about cats?! …

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#64: CO-OP Approach and Cerebral Palsy with Helene Polatajko 58:44

8M ago58:44

58:44

The OT treatment approaches that are gaining support from evidence, seem to have one common thread between them: The clients set their own goals. Today, we look at a pioneer of this client-centered process, The CO-OP Approach™. We’ll dive into a new research article where, yet again, we see CO-OP outperforming conventional therapy—this time for chi…

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Meowsic Therapy: How Melody and Rhythm Can Help Cats Cope with Anxiety with Erica Messer 32:49

8M ago32:49

32:49

Erica Messer of Wolfie's Wish made a return appearance to talk with Danielle and Elizabeth about the power music has to ease anxiety in felines and others. Erica treated everyone to her excellent harp playing in this episode too! Danielle talked about her cat Thor and his anxiety issues and what she did to help him. She's such a great cat mom :) Er…

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Feline Fun with Ross Hewitt:The Story Behind Kris the Cat's Adventures & how many cats fit on a bed? 28:41

8M ago28:41

28:41

Danielle and Elizabeth were amazed at Ross Hewitt's life story and his experience with cats growing up that led him to create an animated film for kids called Kris the Cat. His Mom was a cat lover, his Dad went along, and they ended up with what some may consider a rather large number of cats, most of whom slept on the bed with them. How many and h…

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#63: OT and ADHD with Bryden Carlson-Giving 59:00

8M ago59:00

59:00

The number of children diagnosed with ADHD has been steadily increasing. Now it is estimated that 1/10 children will be diagnosed with ADHD at some point. Even though about half of these children receive some type of behavioral treatment, there has been a lack of studies around OT-specific support for ADHDer children. In this one hour OT CEU course…

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The Power of Paws: Sylvie Sterling Explores the Unique Ways Cats Connect with Humans 24:46

8M ago24:46

24:46

Danielle leapt right in with her first question for Sylvie: Why do you love cats? Sylvie responded with a lot of wisdom about cats, like their purpose and what they really want from us. Sylvie went on to describe the different cat archetypes, it was fascinating. She described what archetype Max is, then she went on to classify Danielle's cats. And …

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Living together isn't always easy - keeping everyone happy, cats and humans alike, with Amelia Tran 30:59

8M ago30:59

30:59

Danielle and Elizabeth chatted with Amelia about living with cats, and how even though many people think cats are aloof, our cats miss us and hang out with us. Amelia talked about her work managing the networking group Mosaic, and her other work as a senior marketing director for tech firms. So how much does Amelia love cats? Is a cat tattoo any in…

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From Cat Butt Powder to Glaciers: Adventures and Cat Tales from Alaska - Danielle and Elizabeth chat 26:46

9M ago26:46

26:46

Danielle and Elizabeth caught up after a few weeks of not recording. Danielle talked about her cruise to Alaska, relaxing through Glacier Bay, seeing wildlife, but NOT cats! And how nice it was not to see stray cats everywhere since New Jersey is swamped with them right now. Tommy's Cats Rescue can barely keep up! She also talked about a scenic tra…

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#62: Self-Determination for Autistic Students with Dora Onwumere 1:00:05

9M ago1:00:05

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Self-determination interventions are linked to positive academic and functional attainment results—and, most compellingly, can improve post-secondary outcomes. But what does it look like for OT professionals to foster self-determination in the school setting? In this one hour course, we’ll breakdown a scoping review that examines the Independence C…

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An Animal Lover's Journey: From Stray Cats to Fostering Bliss with Desiree Argentina 39:30

9M ago39:30

39:30

Desiree Argentina joined Danielle Woolley and Elizabeth Gearhart to talk about cats, of course! Desiree mentioned that she's a therapist, so Danielle had to ask: "So then did you become a therapist because of all the work you do with cats, or did you get all the cats because of all the work you do as a therapist?" Tune in to hear the answer! The ch…

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The Cat Distribution System: How Cats Come into Our Lives When Needed with Danielle Bertini 25:50

9M ago25:50

25:50

Danielle Bertini dropped a new one on Danielle and Elizabeth; yes, they thought they'd heard it all, but they hadn't heard of the Cat Distribution System! What is it? Listen to find out! Or if you already know, see if you agree with the premise behind it.Danielle is a cat mom a few times over, and the trio discussed their cats and cat behavior. Can…

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#61: Strengths-based OT for Autistic People with Kavitha Murthi 1:05:58

9M ago1:05:58

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If you are an occupational therapy professional working with autistic people, you’ve likely heard of strengths-based practice (SBP). But, does this approach work? And, what are the benefits of it? In this one hour OT CEU course we will discuss a scoping review that explores these questions. As we’ll see, strengths-based interventions were related t…

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Paws Showdown: Cats vs. Dogs - Unleashing the Fur-tastic Faceoff with Jules Henry 36:12

9M ago36:12

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Jules Henry lives with a dog. Danielle and Elizabeth live with cats. Can the two sides talk about this without the fur flying? Of course! Jules, Danielle and Elizabeth like all animals, but have their reasons for who they choose to live with. Part of Jules' motivation to choose a dog was allergy related, but between shots and a special breed she ge…

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