Plus+  Transition planning preps teens with skills they need for adulthood

Do I want to pursue further education? Do I plan to live on my own? Can I make meals for myself? Just some of the questions teens think about as they transition into adulthood... Occupational therapist Andrea organises workshops on cooking, budgeting, job readiness and other life skills. “It’s not just about developing independence in order to do things, but developing their sense of autonomy to make decisions about their life.”

09/01/2022

 Plus+  OT Updates: Let’s talk about sex!

As we enter so-called 'Divorce Month', should OTs be doing more to address sex and intimacy after stroke? "Occupational therapists need to be as comfortable talking about sex after stroke as they are discussing where to put grab rails in homes" - Dr Kate Allatt. Plus+ Members can read up on this and other latest stories and news.

05/01/2022

 Plus+  Research: 'The challenge of defining wellbeing'

Wellbeing is a growing area of research, yet the question of how it should be defined remains unanswered. This multi-disciplinary review explores past attempts to define wellbeing and provides an overview of the main theoretical perspectives, from the work of Aristotle to the present day. Log in/upgrade to