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Occupy Yourself

Bringing the benefits of purposeful occupation to all the land! Nicole is an AOTA Board Certified Pediatric Occupational Therapist with 20 years of experience working (mostly) with children and teens. Val is a Quinnipiac University OT student working on this podcast as her final level II fieldwork. Our vision is to bring understanding of occupational therapy concepts to all the land. Our approach is to connect the dots between everyday personal experiences, and integrate them with the often underutilized OT body of knowledge. Everyone could use an OT friend these days, and we’re here as your virtual OT pals, to promote the beauty of intentional occupation for everyone! Join us with your favorite tasty beverage, and don't forget to occupy yourself with intention! Transcripts available at www.occupyyourselfpod.com

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7. Nicole Fidanza: We're all Interconnected 🌶🌶

April 01, 2021 • Season 1 • Episode 7

This week it was Val's time to shine! Cip was somehow able to suppress her impulsivity using all the strategies (taking notes instead of talking, sipping her beverage, and at times, spacing out on purpose), to let Val have a chance to take the driver's seat for once! OK fine, she did pop in a couple times. But for the most part, Val and Nicole Fidanza had an enlightening chat about all things occupational in the realm of older adults and neurorehabilitation, focusing on areas of social participation throughout. They discussed how mental health considerations are a part of occupational therapy interventions in all practice areas, the importance of using transitions in life as an opportunity to reflect, plan, and connect, keeping your antennae up going into a new situation, "aha moments", systemic barriers, and using different approaches with regards to intervention and therapeutic use of self. We're all optimistic to see where the field of occupational therapy will respond adaptively to the global challenge that Covid has brought us. Bonus: Nicole gets to play with sound effects to sensor potential identifying information.