Uses knowledge and information in an innovative way.

very

Maintaining professional behavior is something that I pride myself on, and I feel that I did a good job throughout my Level II rotations making sure that I stayed professional throughout any circumstance.

games

groups

Below is a picture of me with my two classmates on race day.

picture

her

feedback

we need to improve.  Being able to give feedback is just as important as being able to receive it when it comes to growing

Actively participating in leadership and supportive roles in the world of OT, no matter the level, is the way that we makes changes for the better in the profession of OT.  When participating in these roles, we can advocate for OT and make our voice heard.  Although I do not currently hold any leadership roles in these associations, I am currently a member of AOTA and TNOTA and maintaining these memberships in something that I plan on doing as I step foot into the world of OT as a licensed practitioner. 

taying up to date on the latest practice is something that I look forward to.      

providing that experience to other students who are in my shoes is something that I look forward to. 

my

research

e group protocol.

Below

Below is the citation of one of the research articles that we chose to discuss when I helped lead the PTE journal club session. 

reflects

possible

 It is important to know how to be adaptable to whatever setting and to whatever type of client you are treating so that you can provide the best services possible.  

clients

how hand therapy is a specialty that

all of my duties and responsibilities as a practitioner in the OT community

pursing

It is important for us to advocate for our clients because sometimes, especially in a pediatric setting, our patients are unable to advocate for themselves.  It is our responsibility to do everything in our power to make sure that they get the best care possible, no matter the circumstance. 

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”hated his life” and “had no soul.”

Using motivators is also a way to increase participation and engagement in the therapy sessions.

forth

rehabilitation journey

One day, I even got on the bus with her and we rode the route that she would be taking every day to get to and from work.

pleasure and productive lifestyles.

body awareness.

aw

Below is a blog post about communicating via interpreters.

give our clients that best care possible.

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see

providing them with a list of articles

EBP in order to guide their treatment

Leadership-Skilled

This was a great learning experience for me,

suggested she and I both complete the occupational profile

delegate

holistic lens

collaborated with the client to create goals for her

meaningful, restful, and client-centered occupations at the close of her life

beneficial to my

presentation

During

if I took the time to sit with them and hear about their day and explain the value of OT, they often participated more in the session had I not taken these steps. While this may seem detrimental to my productivity standards, I found it to be a necessary step of the therapeutic relationship in order to increase client care and participation.

but buildings that hold incredible stories.

OT and other matters involved in TNOTA. 

The client was so proud of his work and humbled by this action

increase their self esteem

few of the interventions

homemade shuffleboard

psychosocial needs

t became a fun activit

feedback

balance is key

I met my goal for increasing clinical competence for completing evaluations and administering assessments.

to improve in the following week

provide them with any feedback I had. 

This was a great leadership opportunity I was provided with to serve as a role model in practice, educating students and providing them with feedback.

I have also utilized the AOTA Code of Ethics as a resource in order to model honesty, integrity, and morally ground decision making. 

Ethical Dilemma

Greenhouse Ministries.

evaluation.​

promote occupational therapy to a wide variety of consumers

SLP, and the client's caregivers or family

I was able to attend the conference meeting, as well as conference calls to gain understanding of what is going on with the organization and to become more involved.

ccupational therapists, can have a role in developing relationships with those who are neglected in the community, while also working together to dismiss some of the issues going on in our nation today.

Occupational Adaptation Frame of Reference

He enjoys sharing his cooking creations with other therapists in the clinic or his parents waiting in the lobby

lasting impression on me

living

she would look nice for her outing to visit her husband

us. 

caregivers may increase carryover

social participation by meeting others within the nursing home

meaningful to them

occupation and client-centered practice

behaviors were managed at home

great learning experience

profession.

,

time

with our clients

this task require

,

be

I look forward to continuing to serve on the TNOTA board.

ways that I can be involved on the board while learning more about TNOTA

educate and inform a TNOTA executive board member on the community-based mental health model

she even more so empowered me to be a more dedicated and determined person

"Emotions Jenga" game,

include her sisters

area. 

can be so beneficial and motivational for our clients

fun in therapy

will allow us to be better prepared when various problems or difficult situations arise in the future!

Below are comments from midterm and from final that demonstrate improvement in my confidence level and self-assurance.

I feel much more prepared to enter into the incredible career of occupational therapy as a new practitioner!

safety awareness, increased confidence in treatments, explaining OT to patients and families, time efficiency with evaluations, and transitioning from one task to the next in a more fluid manner.

providing them with learning opportunities

focus my continued education on in the future.

research

OT have changed and matured over the course of 7 months

sink to wash dishes

research articles

PowerPoint presentation

I look forward to continuing to expand my network of occupational therapists all over the country!

comments

Time management

I feel like I have grown in my ability to make ethical decisions and have a better understanding of how to ensure ethical decision-making

acute care and in the outpatient setting

sure that I have grown in my professionalism

perspective of occupational therapy in the school setting during an IEP meeting

advocating for individuals

cultivate a spirit of humility and selflessness

clients.

confidence

develop a good and trusting relationship

on both sides

was providing compliments to one another in an anonymous way

lead a social skills group each week for 5-6 teens

figuring out what types of occupations may do just that

Spanish

therapeutic relationship

clients effectively

clear and concise

putting myself in some of my clients' shoes for a small moment in time

me

progress.

I was able to attend educational session

screenshot

in-service projects

asking questions

I had to remain calm and level headed

. Her participation in OT sessions increased drastically and she demonstrated improvements in ADLs and fine motor tasks.

Below is evidence

I was able to manage my time for personal leisure and social participation by meeting new people, experiencing new adventures these new places had to offer me, and maintaining my relationships back home with family and friends.

strengths and weaknesses

daily routine.

help.

how to implement them.

attends

3 minutes, 5 minutes, and 8 minutes

decorate our windows with holiday decoration

evidence I found.

facility.

three sessions

s.

books.

he

Cognitive Behavioral Theory and Frame of Reference.

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Everyone gave their input

s.

potential.

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make her own personalized “Zones of Regulation”

To build more rapport with her, I did a warm up activity

y.

caregiver

I wanted her to experience success during the session

sequencing the steps in an activity

age

diagnosis

children