Author Archives: maiiflowerr

Controversial opinion: COVID quarantine taught me how to be ok without being productive… I’ve learned how to relax

Sensory Garden Guided visualization

As an Occupational therapist, I often find myself using my yoga teacher skills and passions to engage my clients in self care. I am currently focused on nature based therapy and how we can access the benefits of nature even if we can’t get out into nature itself. Sometimes a visualization doesn’t have to beContinue reading “Sensory Garden Guided visualization”

Reflection for self growth and mental health

As it is October, we celebrate Occupational Therapy month in Canada! I had loads of plans to share lots of information this month about OT, but I am on vacation in beautiful BC for a few more days and haven’t had much of a chance to do so. So My goal is to extend theContinue reading “Reflection for self growth and mental health”

Book Review: The Big Worry Day

If there’s one thing about me, it’s that I love a good childrens book. Coming into our home and looking at our shelves, you would think that we have children! Since my vision of my life has moved from becoming a mother to living childfree, my childrens book collection has become super focused on teachingContinue reading “Book Review: The Big Worry Day”

Reflective practice and self care for OTs and therapists

As a preceptor who takes placement students, I’ve been asked many times about what is missing from curriculum for Occupational therapist and Occupational therapy Assistants. One of the recurring thing that keeps coming up is the importance of reflective practice and self-care as a therapist. I am speaking from occupational therapy as my lens, butContinue reading “Reflective practice and self care for OTs and therapists”

Sunshine guided visualization

As an Occupational therapist, I often find myself using my yoga teacher skills and passions to engage my clients in self care. I am currently focused on nature based therapy and how we can access the benefits of nature even if we can’t get out into nature itself. Sometimes a visualization doesn’t have to beContinue reading “Sunshine guided visualization”