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OT practitioners working in Domestic Abuse - making connections?
I'm new to studying an MSc OT in the UK. My background is in crisis work around domestic and sexual violence and abuse. I'm particularly interested in how OT can be used for recovery and support with survivors of DVA. I would love to connect with other students or practitioners working in, or interested in, this area and join (or develop) a professional network.
I am aware of a one local charity in Northampton (UK) that launched an OT led service for women survivors of DVA in a refuge setting, however I haven't been able to find any other services specifically offering OT for DVA survivors. Perhaps much of this is being done within LMHTs?
Update March 2024: I'm now qualified and working in mental health. I'm still keen to develop a professional network. Please see latest posts.
Hi Gill, thank you so much for getting this OTDV conversation started. I've read the report from the Bevan Commission and the fantastic work being pioneered by Lucy Clarke and Kim Jones in Wales. Hopefully we can help to expand their ripples on the silent pond of DV.
I'm on a pre-reg Masters and planning my dissertation. Current thought was occupational disruption/marginalisation for post-partum women experiencing urinary incontinence. Important and overlooked but feel much more passionate about DV survivors and freeing occupational potential as part of recovery. Hopefully we can set up a call and get involved via WhatsApp group. Let me know when you're free to meet (virtually). Vic x