Tag Archives: self care

The health benefits of bird watching

As a kid, I was never an outdoor girl. I had a hard time coping with the weather, and I didn’t know how to connect with the outdoors….unless I was out in nature. I have very clear memories of pretending to be tired to get out of gardening with my family, and helping teachers atContinue reading “The health benefits of bird watching”

ABCs of Occupational Therapy 🤍

As I get further into my career as an Occupational Therapist (OT), I find myself interested in different areas of practice and how we can better help our clients. I have been able to explore various areas of practice through my schooling and work experience, and it is always so eye opening as to howContinue reading “ABCs of Occupational Therapy 🤍”

The power of a supportive workplace

If you’re new to my blog, welcome! My name is Kristina and I am an Occupational therapist! While I do some private work on the side, My full time job is at a nature based day program with clients ranging from 3-41years old with a variety of different abilities and needs. I have worked hardContinue reading “The power of a supportive workplace”

Productivity at home and challenging chores

January is clearly over, so Bloganuary is over as well, but I did like this blog prompt even if I didn’t post about it on time! Day 12’s Bloganuary prompt was: What chore do you find the most challenging to do? On the day that I started writing this post (January 12th of course), IContinue reading “Productivity at home and challenging chores”

Snowy morning guided visualization

As an Occupational therapist, I often find myself using my yoga teacher skills and passions to engage my clients in self care. Some of my clients are non mobile or have challenges exploring the nature we have access to in certain weathers. For example, at the facility I work in, when the winter hits itContinue reading “Snowy morning guided visualization”