Occupational therapists (OTs) frequently incorporate arts and crafts into our therapeutic practices, recognizing the powerful role these activities can play in supporting mental, emotional, and physical well-being. In occupational therapy, the primary focus is on helping individuals perform everyday activities or “occupations” that are meaningful and important to them. Arts and crafts can be anContinue reading “The Healing Power of Arts and Crafts for Mental Health”
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How to build a morning or evening routine
As the new year begins, people are often jumping into setting big goals and making intentions for big changes. Often times if you have finished off the previous year in a less than energetic emotional state, this may seem way to optimistic and peppy. This year let’s try things that are a little smaller andContinue reading “How to build a morning or evening routine”
2024 Wrap up – normalizing a gentle new years eve
At the end of the year, most people will feel like they need to set goals, reflect on all the amazing moments and (unfortunately) compare their memory collages on instagram to others. Because what is more fun on New Years Eve than ringing in a new year by making yourself feel like your year wasContinue reading “2024 Wrap up – normalizing a gentle new years eve”
Benefits of having a pet in your family
What is good about having a pet? In such a busy and stressful world, many people find connection with pets and animals to bring comfort and companionship. I personally have two cats whom I absolutely adore and who bring my so much joy. I also work as an occupational therapist at a day program withContinue reading “Benefits of having a pet in your family”
Quote of the day
Today’s quote comes from author Cherie Carter-Scott, a quote I discovered in a course I just recently took: I recently took a course by Moira Pena (Check her out here! https://moirapena.com/) , who is an occupational therapist with 20+ years of experience, and an international speaker who has dedicated her career to working with andContinue reading “Quote of the day”
Grounding on the beach on this chilly weekend
A little parallel play friend date 🩷
Something you should know…
What’s something you believe everyone should know. You are worthy of good things. You are smart in your own way. You are caring and compassionate. Your opinion matters. You are capable. You are deserving of love. You are strong. You are important. You make a difference to someone. You are enough. You matter. 🩷
Glimmers – bringing small moments of joy to our conscious
When people think of therapy, I feel like a lot of people imagine talking to someone and then feeling like their life is sorted out and fixed. As an occupational therapist, I get this a lot, where clients and their families expect immediate change from just working with or talking to me for a fewContinue reading “Glimmers – bringing small moments of joy to our conscious”
Be Your Own Sunshine 