Posts tagged mindfulness
Let's Play - musings from OT Colleen
Let's Play - musings from OT Colleen

A common theme that seems to be presenting itself within myself and many people that I meet and connect with during this lock down is sense of disconnect, a numbness, a feeling of been stuck. A disconnect from the world around us, our loved ones, our minds, our bodies.

So why, what’s going on, why the disconnect?

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mental health, mindfulness, allied health, psychology, occupational therapy, trauma, spiritualityLaura Kaganmental illness, mental health, mindfulness, movement, mental wellbeing, trauma, occupational therapy, occupational therapist, connection, pandemic recovery, joy
Are you watering your seeds? Living a life of purpose and reality checking expectations
Are you watering your seeds? Living a life of purpose and reality checking expectations

A new year can often bring a weight of expectation with it. Many of us are in the habit of setting resolutions and goals for the year ahead. Many of us view the dawning of a new year as a fresh start, a blank canvas, and a time to change things up.

This brings expectation, and this can be a problem.

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spirituality, allied health, psychologyLaura Kaganmental health, psychology, occupational therapy, meditation, mindfulness, healthcare, blog, lifestyle coaching
What is mental health occupational therapy?
What is mental health occupational therapy?

We thought it was best to birth our new educational blog series with this pertinent topic, given these questions are some of the most common asked of a mental health occupational therapist (OT). So, to begin with, it is important to understand the role of an OT. One of the most well-rounded definitions of occupational therapy comes from the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)

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Laura Kaganmental health, occupational therapy, occupational therapist, mental illness, psychology, mindfulness, mental wellbeing, allied healthComment