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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”

Reflecting on how much I love my role as a non traditional OT

Reflecting on how the life cycle can be part of therapeutic teaching

This may be a very different or obscure concept to share about, but tonight I am reflecting on how experiencing the life cycle can be part of therapeutic teaching and learning. I work as an Occupational Therapist in a VERY unique space, where we have the opportunity to incorporate animals into our work with ourContinue reading “Reflecting on how the life cycle can be part of therapeutic teaching”