"If sleep does not serve an absolutely vital function, then it is the biggest mistake the evolutionary process has ever made" - Allan Rechtschaffen Introduction Sleep is fundamental to health. We spend around one third of our lives sleeping (or trying to). Unsurprisingly, when sleep falters, the consequences ripple across daily life; mood, relationships, concentration, productivity, health and wellbeing all decline. Insomnia is one of the most common and often-overlooked clinical conditions. Around 10% of adults meet the criteria for insomnia disorder,1 with even higher rates among those with long-term health conditions.2 Occupational Therapists (OTs) are well-placed to support clients with insomnia. Their expertise bridges the biological, psychological and social components of sleep - from managing anxiety and supporting behaviour change, to understanding how the environment, daily routines and meaningful activities influence sleep quality. However, many Occupational Therapists receive little formal training in sleep and their interventions are often limited to sleep hygiene advice. This article introduces the CALMS framework. A practical tool integrating evidence-based techniques, to help healthcare professionals confidently address insomnia in everyday practice. Understanding insomnia Insomnia is characterised by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or waking too early, despite adequate opportunity. While short-lived poor sleep during stressful periods is fairly common, insomnia disorder is diagnosed when these problems occur at least 3 nights per week for 3 months or longer, causing significant distress or daytime impairment.3 Insomnia is now understood as a 24-hour disorder, marked by hyperarousal both day and night. Clients often describe being "tired but wired," exhausted but unable to switch off. Unlike sleep apnoea or insufficient sleep opportunity, insomnia rarely causes persistent daytime sleepiness. If this is the main complaint, other causes should be considered. Crucially, insomnia is not just a symptom of other conditions. Evidence shows it frequently persists unless treated directly, even if the co-morbid condition (such as pain or depression) improves.2 How insomnia develops: The 3Ps model A helpful way to conceptualise insomnia and why it persists, is through Spielman's 3Ps model 4: -Predisposing factors- are characteristics that increase vulnerability, such as being a worrier, a perfectionist or female sex. Alone, they do not cause insomnia, but they raise the likelihood of developing it. -Precipitating factors- are the triggers that initiate sleep disruption, such as stressful life events or illness. For many, sleep returns to baseline quickly, but in around 10% of people the insomnia evolves into a chronic problem. -Perpetuating factors- explain why. These are the thoughts and behaviours people adopt in response to poor sleep, which inadvertently maintain insomnia. Perpetuating factors include: Cognitive Catastrophic thoughts, such as "If I don’t sleep, I won't cope tomorrow" Rigid beliefs, such as "I must get eight hours" Attentional bias - prioritising attention towards sleep-related thoughts/cues Sleep preoccupation - excessive rumination about sleep → These heighten anxiety, increase arousal and, paradoxically, reduce the chance of sleep. Behavioural Extending time in bed, such as early nights or lie-ins Napping Withdrawing from daytime activities Lying awake in bed Attempts to force sleep (sleep effort) → These behaviours weaken sleep pressure and reinforce the bed-wakefulness association. Together, these perpetuating factors create a vicious cycle, whereby worry fuels arousal, arousal disrupts sleep, coping strategies backfire and each poor night reinforces the cycle: The 3Ps model helps clinicians reframe insomnia as something that can change. Clients may feel their sleep is untreatable especially when associated with chronic challenges such as pain or depression. By highlighting how perpetuating cognitive and behavioural factors maintain insomnia, OTs can identify areas for improvement, even when other chronic conditions persist. CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I) CBT-I is the recommended first-line treatment, supported by decades of randomised control trials and meta-analyses.5 CBT-I is a non-drug, multicomponent approach which, unlike CBT for anxiety or depression, specifically targets the cognitive and behavioural factors that maintain insomnia. CBT-I integrates: Behavioural strategies Stimulus control Sleep restriction Relaxation techniques Cognitive strategies Psycho-education Challenging dysfunctional beliefs Reframing catastrophic thinking Reducing sleep effort While sleep hygiene forms part of psycho-education, it's rarely sufficient on its own to treat chronic insomnia - just as brushing teeth won't fix a cavity. Importantly, although CBT-I is traditionally delivered by those with specialist training, key CBT-I principles can be safely and effectively applied by Occupational Therapists in everyday practice. The CALMS framework This framework translates core CBT-I principles into a practical, memorable structure for addressing insomnia: -C - CAUSES- Consider factors contributing to poor sleep and address any quick wins. Causes may include: Lifestyle factors - irregular routines, noisy sleep environment, excessive caffeine or stress Medical factors - pain, health conditions, or medication side effects Cognitive factors - dysfunctional sleep beliefs, catastrophic thinking and sleep effort Key interventions: Use sleep diaries, such as that from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, to help identify potential causes and sleep patterns. Address obvious contributors where possible, such as stress management, environmental adjustments, reviewing medication with a GP. Provide psycho-education on normal sleep - for example, "waking at night is normal" and "sleep need is individual" - to correct myths and reduce anxiety. Challenge catastrophic thoughts, such as "I won't cope tomorrow", whilst developing more balanced alternatives - for example "I've always got through before, even when I haven't felt my best" - to reduce sleep anxiety. Address sleep hygiene where relevant, framing it as supportive rather than curative. Instil hope and reassurance that insomnia is treatable and that CBT for Insomnia goes far beyond generic sleep hygiene. Emphasise that sleep cannot be forced; chasing it only backfires. Adopting a mindset of 'caring less' about sleep and resisting the urge to clock-watch both help reduce anxiety and sleep effort - paradoxically making sleep more likely. [Note] Not all causes can be identified or modified, therefore over-focusing on finding 'the cause' may divert attention from targeting perpetuating factors and keep clients stuck. -A - ALIGN body clock- Circadian rhythms are central to sleep. Irregular wake times, poorly timed light exposure and variable meal timing can perpetuate insomnia. Key interventions: Set a consistent wake time, ideally that suits your client's chronotype (their natural biological tendency to feel sleepy and alert at certain times). This anchors your body clock and supports regular sleep onset at night. Advise natural light within an hour of waking, like a short walk or coffee outside. Morning light helps shift your body clock earlier, supporting timely sleep onset. Conversely, reduce evening light exposure in the hours before bed, using dimmer switches, lamps and reduced screen brightness. Support consistent meal times and advise against late-night eating. Encourage meaningful daily activities and routines, to strengthen circadian cues. [Note] Focus on wake time as the primary anchor, rather than rigid bedtimes. Gradual changes may be needed for clients with disrupted schedules. -L - LINK bed and sleep- Repeatedly lying awake in bed will condition the brain to associate the bed with wakefulness. Clients might describe, "I'm nodding off on the sofa but, once in bed, it's like a light turns on." Key interventions: Advise only going to bed once genuinely sleepy - not just tired. Limit bed use to sleep and intimacy, to reinforce the bed-sleep link. If awake for 20 minutes, advise "give up and get up" - i.e. leave the bed and do something calming and enjoyable. Return to bed once sleepy. [Note] For clients with mobility issues, recommend "give up and sit up" - i.e. engage in a calming activity while upright, rather than lying awake. -M - MAXIMISE sleep pressure- Sleep pressure (or sleep appetite) builds the longer we stay awake and is boosted by activity. Coping behaviours - such as naps, early bedtimes, lie-ins or avoiding exercise - reduce sleep pressure. Key interventions: Maintain consistent wake times - even after poor nights. Discourage lie-ins and naps. Encourage engagement in meaningful daytime activities and exercise, to build natural sleep pressure. If someone spends much longer in bed than they sleep, consider reducing time in bed by ~60 minutes, via later bedtime or earlier wake time. This is to improve sleep efficiency. [Note] CALMS does not use formal 'sleep restriction therapy', which requires specialist training. Instead, it applies a gentler approach to consolidate sleep and reduce wakefulness. Check for daytime sleepiness first, such as by using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and monitor closely in clients with excessive daytime sleepiness. -S - SOOTHE body and mind- Reduce physiological and cognitive arousal in the day and at night. Key interventions: Teach relaxation techniques, such as progressive muscle relaxation, paced breathing or visualisation. Encourage daytime and evening practice - not as a way to force sleep, but to support winding down. Free apps, like Insight Timer, offer guided audio, which can help clients learn these techniques. Suggest cognitive strategies - such as constructive worry or journaling - to reduce mental arousal. Suggest paradoxical intention (keeping eyes open) to reduce sleep-related performance anxiety. Establish a buffer zone between work/chores and bedtime, to signal winding down. [Note] Like exercise, one session won't produce lasting change. Relaxation is a skill that improves with regular practice. Bringing CALMS into everyday practice By using CALMS, Occupational Therapists can move beyond generic sleep hygiene, to deliver evidence-based interventions that address the core mechanisms of insomnia. CALMS can be incorporated into routine occupational therapy care as follows: Assessment Explore routines, beliefs and behaviours that perpetuate insomnia. Examples: Irregular sleep-wake times; catastrophic thoughts about sleep; excessive time-in-bed; sleep effort. Intervention planning Adjust schedules and encourage strategies that support sleep. Examples: Consistent wake times; morning light exposure; activity; relaxation strategies. Education Provide clear explanations about insomnia and its mechanisms. Reduce fear and instil hope. Examples: Normalising night waking; explaining how sleep-effort backfires. Follow-up Set collaborative goals and support gradual adjustments. Build confidence in natural sleep ability. Signpost to CBT-I with a trained provider, if needed. Limitations and onward referral The CALMS framework is designed for use by any healthcare professionals. For complex cases, such as suspected sleep apnoea, parasomnias, severe psychiatric comorbidity - or when CALMS is insufficient - refer to a sleep specialist, for further investigation or CBT-I. Conclusion Insomnia is common, chronic and often disabling - but highly treatable. When ignored, it causes unnecessary suffering and arguably limits the therapeutic benefit of other occupational therapy interventions. The CALMS framework provides a practical, evidence-based approach for Occupational Therapists to address insomnia - enabling them to tackle sleep directly as a vital occupation. By embedding these strategies into everyday practice, Occupational Therapists can improve clients' sleep, wellbeing and engagement in the occupations that give life meaning. Louise Berger leads the outpatient Insomnia Clinic within the Sleep Clinic at Royal Surrey County Hospital, one of only a few NHS insomnia clinics in the UK. This provides tailored, evidence-based care for individuals with chronic sleep difficulties (including insomnia), alongside co-morbid sleep conditions. Beyond her clinical work, Louise is passionate about translating sleep science into practice, improving access to care and shaping how insomnia treatment is delivered - through teaching, mentoring, speaking and contributing to professional and clinical guidelines. Louise also coaches clients in sleep globally, through BetterUp, serves as a trustee for the British Society of Pharmacy Sleep Services and co-edits the British Sleep Society newsletter. Louise welcomes connections with those passionate about sleep: References Morin, C.M. and Buysse, D.J. (2024) Management of insomnia. New England Journal of Medicine, 391(3), pp.247-258. Morin, C.M. and Jarrin, D.C. (2022) Epidemiology of insomnia: prevalence, course, risk factors and public health burden. Sleep Medicine Clinics, 17(2), pp.173-191. American Psychiatric Association (2013) Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders. 5th ed. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Publishing. Spielman, A.J., Caruso, L.S. and Glovinsky, P.B. (1987) A behavioral perspective on insomnia treatment. Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 10(4), pp.541-553. Van Straten, A., van der Zweerde, T., Kleiboer, A., Cuijpers, P., Morin, C.M. and Lancee, J. (2018) Cognitive and behavioral therapies in the treatment of insomnia: a meta-analysis. Sleep medicine reviews, 38, pp.3-16. © 2025 Louise Berger. All rights reserved.

Every now and then, the ambience in our office is disturbed by a member of the public roaring with laughter in the corridor, whilst reading the 'Sleep Office' sign on our door. We prick our ears with a sense of familiarity, anticipating what is coming next. "Sleep Office. Ha ha! What do you think they do in there then, sleep?" While the idea of sleeping on the job sounds amusing to some, to our patients, sleep at any time has often become a living nightmare. Night after night, for years or decades - stuck in a seemingly inescapable cycle of desperately wanting to sleep, yet spending much of the night exhausted and awake. We call this insomnia, which is one of the many sleep disorders we deal with at our sleep clinic. To those who have never struggled with sleep, it is hard to understand the profound impact that sleep disorders have on a person’s life. While they may be seen as a nighttime problem, they have a significant impact - across the full 24-hour spectrum - on: health emotions cognition productivity quality of life You might call me biased, but I think that sleep is the ultimate occupation! Every other occupation is affected by how well we sleep, and similarly, sleep is affected by all our occupations. At the Royal Surrey County Hospital (in the UK), we are a team of three Occupational Therapists, working within an outpatient National Health Service (NHS) sleep clinic to provide assessment and behavioural treatment for sleep disorders. While our respiratory nurse and physiotherapy colleagues provide the sleep disordered breathing service, our primary focus is on delivering treatment for insomnia. We also support patients with circadian rhythm disorders, concurrent insomnia and sleep apnoea (COMISA), nightmare disorder and parasomnias. Our patients range in age from 16-90 years and, unsurprisingly, many have complex medical or mental health issues in addition to their sleep disorder. The insomnia team: (Left to right) Susan Hayes (OT), Louise Berger (OT), Helen McNamara (OT) A day in the life... Today, my day started with a remote clinic. Due to there only being a few NHS Insomnia services in the UK, many of our patients are not local and prefer remote treatment, to avoid long journeys. My first patient was a 45-year-old lady who, for the last 10 years, has taken several hours to fall asleep and then woken for another hour or two overnight. At first assessment, she estimated sleeping around 5 hours on a good night and was feeling desperate. Despite describing herself as a naturally positive person, her life had become a battle. She felt exhausted all the time, had been pulled up for mistakes at work and her relationship with her husband was deteriorating - not helped by their recent 'sleep divorce' (separate bedrooms). We initiated cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for Insomnia, which is misleadingly named, as it is nothing like regular CBT. After only a few weeks, her sleep is improving. [Stock image; not actual patient] CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the recommended first line treatment for people with chronic insomnia - although sadly few services exist, which means that most sufferers are fobbed off with no help, or ineffective sleep hygiene. CBT-I has a robust evidence base, demonstrating efficacy in primary and co-morbid insomnia (references 1,2). It is a multi-component intervention, addressing cognitive and behavioural factors that perpetuate sleep disturbance. We deliver our programme in an innovative way, through a combination of treatment videos (which I created, after we were forced to close our service during covid-19) and one-to-one support (to tailor, troubleshoot and top-up video content). While the principles of CBT-I are quite simple, in reality they can be challenging, both to deliver as a healthcare professional and to implement as a patient. For example, techniques such as sleep scheduling can be very daunting. This requires an already-sleep-deprived individual to sacrifice catch-up sleep, get up at a consistent time and temporarily reduce their overall time in bed, in order to increase sleep efficiency. Not surprisingly, occupational therapy coaching skills are extensively employed, including: evaluating motivation explaining rationale instilling hope compassionately acknowledging concerns adapting guidance to overcome barriers or resistance In spite of patients’ initial scepticism, CBT-I literally changes lives within a matter of weeks. That was the case for my first patient. Only four weeks after first seeing me, she was surprised to find that she was falling asleep within 30 minutes - and getting back to sleep quickly during the night. Her average sleep duration had already increased to 6.5-7 hours a night. I explained the next steps and congratulated her on the positive spiral she was creating - where increased sleep consistency produces greater confidence, which in-turn promotes calm at bedtime and consequently promotes more sleep! My next patient was a 62-year-old man, whom I was speaking to for the first time. He explained that his sleep had been poor for years; as is the case for many of our patients, his physical and mental health was suffering. After initially describing symptoms suggestive of insomnia, he flippantly disclosed violent dreams associated with thrashing around and dream-related movement. Further questioning revealed a history consistent with REM Behaviour Disorder (RBD). Sadly, around 70% of those with RBD develop Parkinson’s Disease within 12 years (reference 3). RBD is not something that can be treated behaviourally and a formal diagnosis requires a laboratory sleep study, which we do not have available at our hospital. So I inform the gentleman on good sleep practices, recommend safety measures to avoid injury overnight, advise the GP to remain vigilant to other prodromal Parkinson’s symptoms and refer him to a London clinic, for a formal diagnosis. [Stock image; not actual patient] Other activities during the day include setting up a respiratory sleep study for a lady with insomnia - but whom I suspect has sleep apnoea too. Plus talking to a young woman with a severely delayed sleep rhythm (4am - 1pm) about light therapy. That and wading through an endless stream of admin, triaging referrals, attending a multidisciplinary (MDT) meeting and cursing the new electronic records system that isn’t cooperating... As my day draws to an end, I am left utterly convinced that when we help our patients sleep, we help them live. If this article has inspired you to think more deeply about sleep, I would encourage you to start building your knowledge of sleep, through reading or training. From there, your most powerful tool is to ask your patients about their sleep. In the words of Jane, a former patient and former insomniac: "Life feels so much brighter, better and happier when you’ve slept well!" Struggling to sleep? Listen up! Louise Berger OT - Article and podcast author This free 30-minute one-off podcast will provide insights and evidence-based techniques, to help you and your clients sleep better tonight! If you are struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep, please listen in below. Created by article author Louise Berger, the talk will cover: How you are not alone and there is hope What to do when you are having a few bad nights The difference between a few bad nights and full-blown insomnia How insomnia develops The vicious cycle of trying too hard to sleep The two systems that determine how well you sleep - sleep drive and hyper-arousal The difference between being sleepy and tired Practical ways to increase sleep drive, so you can fall (and stay) asleep more easily Ways to reduce alertness and anxiety at bedtime and overnight Why you don’t have to sleep 7-8 hours every night Why your insomnia isn’t going to take you to an early grave Keen to learn more? References Trauer, J.M., Qian, M.Y., Doyle, J.S., Rajaratnam, S.M.W. and Cunnington, D. (2015) Cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic insomnia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Annals of Internal Medicine. 163 (3): 191-204. doi: 10.7326/M14-2841. Edinger, J.D., Arnedt, J.T., Bertisch, S.M. et al. (2021) Behavioral and psychological treatments for chronic insomnia disorder in adults: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine systematic review, meta-analysis, and GRADE assessment. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. 17 (2): 263-298. Roguski, A., Rayment, D., Whone, A.L., Jones, M.W. and Rolinski, M. (2020) A neurologist's guide to REM sleep behavior disorder. Frontiers in Neurology. Jul 8; 11:610. Berger, L. (2024) Say Goodnight to Insomnia Podcast. Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust: Occupational Therapy > Insomnia Clinic. Available online: https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/saygoodnight. Accessed 15 February 2024.

-N.B. Images are generated by AI. -The article is fully written by Jouré, a (human) neurodiversity specialist, educator, coach and cognitive facilitator.- Children with autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, developmental coordination disorder, language disorders and executive functioning difficulties often receive corrective feedback across every environment they move through in a day. No single correction does much damage on its own. But the cumulative effect - of hundreds or thousands of near-identical interactions across years - adds up to a fundamentally different developmental experience than the one most children have... "Sit still." "Pay attention." "Stop interrupting." "Try harder." "Focus." "Be more organised." Individually, these phrases sound unremarkable - the ordinary background noise of childhood. Most adults would barely register saying any one of them. But for many of the neurodivergent children on our caseloads, these phrases aren't occasional. They are relentless; the soundtrack that runs underneath school, home, extracurricular activities and sometimes therapy itself. When it is repeated across every environment, correction becomes identity. This matters for Occupational Therapists (OTs), because participation is not only shaped by the fit between person, occupation and environment - the model most of us trained on. It is also shaped by occupational identity (Christiansen, 1999; Taylor, 2017): the beliefs a person builds, over time, about who they are, what they are capable of and whether they belong within the occupations they are trying to do. This paper argues that repeated correction may contribute to the development of occupational identity (Christiansen, 1999; Taylor, 2017) - and that occupational identity, in turn, may influence participation across the lifespan.

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TIME STAMPS: 0.00 Introduction 1:32 What is Self-Care 2:00 Importance of SC for Clinicians 4:18 Self-Care for Students on Placement 5:17 Impact of Poor SC and Warning Signs 9:18 Healthy SC on Placement and as a Clinician 13:04 Advice from other OT Students ☼ Thanks so much for stopping by ♡ LETS CONNECT: Twitter: @Thalia_OT Email: thalia.endlesseducation@gmail.com ADVICE for first year OT Students: https://youtu.be/TuFJUSSDCoY WEEKEND in the life of an OT Student: https://youtu.be/C-nQk0BQBkA #occupationaltherapy #OT #OTStudent Play Video Play Video 13:42 Postural Care Videos - Full Length Video The following video has been made by the paediatric physiotherapy and occupational therapy teams in collaboration with experts by experience. It is important that the educational content of ‘what postural care is and why it is important’ can be shared and understood by those who access our services. By involving parents and carers who have lived experiences of postural care and our services, the aim has been to create this content in a more relatable way. Play Video Play Video 04:42 Third Year, two disciplines: Nina Petersen on OT and hip-hop For UCT Occupational Therapy student and professional hip-hop dancer Nina Petersen, movement is more than a performance – it is a way of understanding people, building relationships and creating meaning. Now in her third year of study, Petersen balances academic life and clinical training with competitions, rehearsals and teaching dance. She says studying occupational therapy has broadened her understanding of how people’s health is shaped not only by illness, but also by their circumstances, relationships and everyday lives. Her training has also influenced the way she teaches young dancers, helping her become more attentive to their different ages, experiences and emotional needs. While Petersen is still deciding where her career will take her: whether through occupational therapy, dance or a combination of both, she encourages young women entering university not to abandon the passions they had before they began studying. #UCT #UniversityOfCapeTown #StudentLife #OccupationalTherapy #HipHopDance #UCTStudents #WomenInDance #WomenInSTEM Play Video Play Video 50:49 Trapped inside: Kate Allatt's impossible comeback | Unbelievable Britain FULL EPISODE Locked inside her body, Kate could hear and see everything but could tell anyone. A worst nightmare. Kate Allatt was a fit and healthy mother of three when her life changed overnight. After being sent home from hospital with severe headaches, she collapsed and fell into a coma. When she woke, she was diagnosed with Locked-In Syndrome. Fully conscious, but unable to move or speak. From the first flicker of an eye and against all expectations, Kate slowly relearned how to communicate, walk again, and rebuild her life. Sixteen years on, her story is one of extraordinary determination and hope, and today, she shares it with us. Play Video Play Video 26:34 Sensory Activities for kids with OT Trisha Crone Occupational Therapist Trisha Crone demonstrates simple, fun, and edible activities that target all 8 sensory systems to support healthy development. Play Video Play Video 58:35 The role of occupational therapy in cognition and perception following stroke Play Video Play Video 08:47 Unlocking everyday independence: The power of occupational therapy Occupational Therapist Anna Colebatch joins us to explain what OT really is, how it helps both children and adults, and why it’s about more than just rehab. From busting common myths to sharing powerful success stories, this segment shines a light on the everyday impact of Occupational Therapy and offers simple tips anyone can try at home or work. 🔗 Read more news at www.caymancompass.com. 📌 Stay informed by watching the news at compasstv.ky Play Video Play Video 01:44 Learn more about the role of occupational therapists in our schools! PWCS celebrates its occupational therapists and the many services and supports they provide to our students every day! Play Video Play Video 07:30 New Study Makes You Rethink How Much Sleep You Need Check out Bon Charge wellness products (Code SIIM for 15% discount): https://boncharge.com/siimland Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:44 Sleep vs exercise 02:20 Obesity vs sleep duration 03:08 Why Japanese sleep shorter and are healthier 04:55 Bon Charge sponsorship 05:45 Biomarkers to know if you're sleeping enough How I increased my sleep score to 100: https://youtu.be/sc8jcWYYK-E 100 Health Biomarkers Ranked: https://youtu.be/SgKp5mm0ALI?si=M7YkYo6Lelci7kOQ Start rewinding your biological clock: https://www.siimland.co/course P.S. This is not professional medical advice and should not be taken as such. The creator of this video is not held accountable for your health. Consult your doctor first. Play Video Play Video 01:55:19 Day 1: How to Live and Thrive with Parkinson’s Disease How to Live and Thrive with Parkinson’s Disease Culturally Sensitive Skills-Training Workshop October 19-21, 2021 This was a three-part workshop designed for people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), their caregivers, allied health professionals, and others interested in learning more about PD. Day 1: Learn about the journey of PD. What is PD? What are the motor symptoms of PD and how do we address them? In this session hear from neurologist Dr. Hiral Shah, community partner Anita Parker, speech therapist Dr. Michelle Troche, occupational therapist Dr. Katrina Long, and caregivers on facing and overcoming the challenges of PD. Day 2: Take a deeper dive into the motor and non-motor symptoms of PD. Learn about the benefits of physical therapy and exercise from Dr. Lori Quinn and common medications from Dr. Hiral Shah. Listen to Mr. Kermit Smith’s powerful story about how he lives and thrives with PD. Gain insights on neuropsychology evaluations from Dr. Stephanie Assuras, the role of palliative care from Dr. Benzi Kluger, and nutritional information from Shoshana Genack. Finally, learn caregiving organizations and empowerment skills from Ms. Angela Picardo, a caregiver activist. Day 3: Understand the components of holistic care for PD. Hear from social worker, Elizabeth Delaney and NYS healthcare navigator, Macia Deer on overcoming insurance obstacles and obtaining the proper resources. We close the workshop with an open conversation between people with PD and their caregivers and answer questions. Watch the Community Brain Health series (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuFs4Fyk-v0DeCzB7ghZY3CkqpSVD1SBc) Play Video Play Video 07:09 ND Today: Perinatal Occupational Therapy ND Today: Perinatal Occupational Therapy For more Local News from KFYR: https://www.kfyrtv.com/ For more YouTube Content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrg4C3ro-FW8MGH_ayIUk_g Play Video Play Video 31:49 Clinical Decision Making for Orthotic Fabrication This video was created to assist those clinicians who are struggling with determining what type of orthosis to make for their patients or are having a difficult time determining what type of material to use when fabricating a splint for their patients. Play Video Play Video 17:57 Occupational Therapist to Stroke Patient: A Dual Perspective 💪 🌟 Right Now on The Spotlight Network: Tune in for an inspiring interview with Janet R. Douglas, author of "A Wonderful Stroke of Luck: From Occupational Therapist to Patient and Beyond." This segment highlights a remarkable journey of resilience and self-discovery. 🏥 Once an occupational therapist, Douglas becomes a stroke patient, losing her memory, identity, and physical abilities. Her story unfolds as she wakes from a coma in a hospital where she used to work, confronting the immense challenges posed by her condition. 📚 Douglas’s unique perspective as both a therapist and patient offers invaluable insights into the impact of stroke. Her decade-long quest to reclaim her life and identity is a testament to human strength and determination. Join us for a compelling session that celebrates the power of perseverance and the human spirit in overcoming life’s toughest challenges. ☑️ Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/Wonderful-Stroke-Luck-Occupational-Therapist-ebook/dp/B07J67WQ13 ✅ Visit the official website: https://thespotlight.network/ 💬 Let us know what you think of this video in the comment section below. ✔️ And don’t forget to subscribe to The Spotlight Network! https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpotlightNetwork?sub_confirmation=1 ******************** 🎬 Welcome to The Spotlight Network on YouTube, a dynamic platform showcasing a diverse array of global talent. Leveraging the power of digital streaming across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Vimeo, and Roku, we bring original, curated, and sponsored content from innovators, creators, and trendsetters. ➡️ In today's digital era, we focus on highlighting the new breed of celebrities: authors, filmmakers, musicians, entrepreneurs, medical professionals, and more. Our channel is dedicated to sharing their stories, showcasing their journeys, and connecting them with a global audience. Through engaging interviews, insightful documentaries, and captivating showcases, The Spotlight Network provides a stage for emerging talents to shine. We offer content that educates, inspires, and entertains, catering to a wide range of interests and passions. Join us on this exciting journey by subscribing to The Spotlight Network. Hit the bell icon (🔔) to stay updated on our latest content, and be part of a community at the forefront of the digital content revolution. ******************** 📲 Let’s Connect! Follow The Spotlight Network on social media: Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/thespotlightnetwork/ Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/SpotlightTVNetwork/ Twitter ➡️ https://twitter.com/TheTVSpotlight 🎙 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09ADkRlAcSmKuNUY4U8oos?si=7e34f52733a744d3 📡 Watch it on Roku: https://channelstore.roku.com/details/abc14f997ffa98b619d6907d078749ee/spotlight 🔥Watch it on Fire TV! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CPW4PVH3?nodl=1&dplnkId=737c57c4-2983-4f28-9397-bafa770a8a9f ******************** 🎼 Music by: Eric Castiglia https://www.youtube.com/user/supercast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/castigliaeric Official site: https://www.ericcastiglia.com/ ******************** #TheSpotlightNetwork #LoganCrawford #SpotlightWithLoganCrawford #StrokeSurvivorJourney #BrainHealthAwareness #OccupationalTherapyInsights #OvercomingAdversity #ResilienceAndRecovery #HealthTransformation #PatientPerspective #MedicalJourney #LifeAfterStroke #HealingAndHope #BrainInjuryAwareness #NeurologicalRehab #StrengthInStruggle #EmpoweringSurvivors #HealthcareJourneys Play Video Play Video 21:30 Neglect vs. Visual Field Deficit - OT Help Desk What's the difference between a visual field deficit and neglect/inattention? How can you tell the difference between hemianopsia and neglect during your assessment? Find out here at OT Help Desk! Visit OTHelpDesk.com to learn about FREE opportunities for tutoring and how you can earn a FREE membership to OT Help Desk! OT Help Desk is excited to announce the launch of the Fast Track Exam Prep Course! Click on the following link for more information about the Fast Track and to sign up now: https://othelpdesk.com/fast-track/ OT Help Desk is not endorsed or affiliated with The National Board For Certification in Occupational Therapy, NBCOT®. NBCOT® is a registered trademark owned by The National Board For Certification in Occupational Therapy. OT Help Desk LLC is independently owned and operated. Play Video Play Video 02:44 American Occupational Therapist in Ukraine Helping War Amputees Rehabilitate | VOANews Treating and rehabilitating patients who lost limbs on the battlefield is a harsh reality for Ukraine’s health care workers. An American occupational therapist has been in Ukraine for several months to help. Omelyan Oshchudlyak has the story from Lviv. Camera and video editing by Yuriy Dankevych. #ukraine #healthcareworker #news #voanews » Subscribe to VOA News: https://bit.ly/3KIPysi » Watch more VOA News video: https://www.youtube.com/voanews Voice of America (VOA) is the largest U.S. international broadcaster, providing news and information in more than 40 languages to an estimated weekly audience of 236.8 million people. VOA produces content for digital, television, and radio platforms. It is easily accessed via your mobile phone and on social media. It is also distributed by satellite, cable, FM and MW, and is carried on a network of approximately 3,000 affiliate stations. Since its creation in 1942, Voice of America has been committed to providing comprehensive coverage of the news and telling audiences the truth. Through World War II, the Cold War, the fight against global terrorism, and the struggle for freedom around the globe today, VOA exemplifies the principles of a free press. Connect with VOA News: » VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.voanews.com » LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/voanews » FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/voanews » FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/VOANews » FOLLOW US ON THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@voanews Play Video Play Video 03:03 AI tool may help stroke survivors speak again New AI tech may help some people speak again, according to a study in the journal Nature. For those like Ann Johnson, who lost her ability to speak at the age of 30 after a stroke, it's a glimmer of hope. Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ #News #Reuters #newsfeed #ai #technology #speech #healthcare Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around the globe. Our reputation for accuracy and impartiality is unparalleled. Get the latest news on: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en Play Video Play Video 03:01 Hulk Smash! New VR ‘Superhero Therapy’ crushes chronic pain We’ve all heard of the Incredible Hulk, the green-skinned, muscular superhero with limitless strength. So, imagine what you could do if you could assume his persona and power? Using virtual reality (VR), researchers at the University of South Australia are examining just this, exploring how superhero-like avatars can help people manage chronic and persistent pain. UniSA Homepage: https://www.unisa.edu.au/ UniSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniSA/ https://www.facebook.com/UniSANewsroom/ UniSA Twitter: https://twitter.com/UniversitySA UniSA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/universitysa/ UniSA Weibo: http://weibo.com/studyatunisa CRICOS provider number 00121B / Australian University provider number PRV12107 #UniversityOfSouthAustralia #UniSA Play Video Play Video 02:26 Cambridgeshire County Council's video 'Why I am rude' - a poem about our perception of 'behaviour'. In 2022, Cambridgeshire County Council collaborated with pupils from Swavesey Primary School and Swavesey Village College to produce a performance of the poem ‘Why I am Rude’, written by Sarah Dillon, National Association for Therapeutic Parents (https://www.naotp.com/). This poem aims to help adults and children to understand the 'why' behind behaviours which may be seen or described as rude, when actually, it is often a defence mechanism. There may be trauma, attachment or adverse childhood events which have impacted on the child's view of themselves and those around them. These children are not rude, they are communicating their pain. Play Video Play Video 14:20 How to Start an OT Business, Lessons Learned from This Private Practice In this episode of Small Biz in 15, Dr. Alicia Reiser, owner and occupational therapist at A Rise Above Occupational Therapy Services, shares insights on opening a private practice in occupational therapy. Occupational therapy (OT) focuses on the therapeutic use of everyday life occupations to support occupational performance and participation in meaningful tasks. Unlike physical therapy, which primarily addresses range of motion and physical healing, OT takes a holistic approach to help individuals function in their daily lives. Whether it's restoring lost abilities or using adaptive strategies, occupational therapists analyze activities and identify areas of struggle to provide solutions. OT covers a wide range of settings and populations, including pediatrics, geriatrics, mental health, and sensory integration. Starting a private occupational therapy practice can be challenging, but finding a unique niche and providing a holistic approach can set you apart from larger network hospitals. Dr. Reiser specializes in concussion and neurological rehabilitation, offering a comprehensive and personalized approach that larger hospitals often can't provide due to productivity constraints. By tailoring treatments to individual needs and dedicating more time to patients, private practitioners can create a positive impact. There are several areas of specialty within occupational therapy, such as pediatric practices, hand therapy, and mobile-based practices that provide services in patients' homes. These niches offer opportunities to address specific needs and cater to diverse populations. OT practitioners can also focus on mental health, ADHD, or Autism Spectrum Disorder, supporting individuals transitioning to adulthood and developing life skills. Branding plays a crucial role in differentiating your private practice. Dr. Reiser shares how she came up with the name "Arise Above" to convey their unique approach and commitment to helping individuals overcome challenges. Through wordplay, the name signifies rising above difficulties and offering a service that surpasses expectations. Attracting patients to a private occupational therapy practice requires building relationships with other healthcare providers. Despite discouragement from referring out of network, maintaining rapport with former colleagues and demonstrating positive outcomes can lead to referrals. By proving expertise, working collaboratively, and staying within the scope of practice, occupational therapists can establish trust and expand their network of referrals. To summarize, starting a private occupational therapy practice requires finding a niche, providing a holistic approach, and building a network of referrals. By focusing on a specialized area, such as pediatrics or hand therapy, practitioners can cater to specific needs. Collaboration with other healthcare providers and emphasizing positive outcomes can generate referrals and establish credibility in the field. Through branding efforts that highlight uniqueness and commitment, private practitioners can stand out and attract patients seeking personalized and comprehensive care. YouTube Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:25 - What is Occupational Therapy? 2:05 - Examples of Occupational Therapy 4:15 - Starting a Private Occupational Therapy Practice 6:38 - Specialties in Occupational Therapy 8:52 - Branding Your Practice 11:12 - Attracting Patients to Your Practice 13:56 - Conclusion Hashtags: #occupationaltherapy #smallbusiness #privatetherapypractice #holisticapproach #occupationalperformance #patientcare #occupationaltherapists #specializedtherapy #rehabilitation #patientreferrals Play Video Play Video 00:50 Mindfulness meditation for begginers Mindfulness Meditation: 30 seconds of practice a day. Choose an activity that you do every day. For example, preparing a cup of tea, brushing your teeth, showering, driving, etc. Before beginning your chosen activity, spend 30 seconds remaining still whilst focusing your attention on your breath. At the end of the day, see how many times you have done your 30 second meditation. More importantly, consider the benefits of your meditation each night before bed. It is as important that you meditate as it is that you reflect upon its benefits. Play Video Play Video 01:01 Activity Analysis “Occupational Therapy is a profession concerned with the promotion of health and wellbeing through occupation. The main objective of Occupational Therapy is to enable people to participate in activities of everyday life. Therapists achieve this outcome by working with people and communities to enhance their ability to engage in the occupations they want to, need to, or are expected to do, or by modifying the occupation or the environment to better support their occupational engagement.” World Federation of Occupational Therapists, 2012. Play Video Play Video 01:58 Terapia Ocupacional - Analizar una actividad Los terapeutas ocupacionales a través del análisis de actividades diarias hacen una valoración de las capacidades y dificultades físicas, psíquicas, sensoriales y sociales del individuo. El análisis de la actividad trata las demandas típicas que supone una actividad, la variedad de habilidades involucradas en su ejecución y los distintos significados que se le pueden atribuir. Play Video Play Video 01:36 Meet our occupational therapist - working alongside GPs to meet patients' healthcare needs. Find out how an occupational therapist can help you overcome the effects of disability caused by illness, aging or accident, so that you can carry out activities that you need or want to do. Play Video Play Video 18:12 Neuroaffirming Practice | Bryden Carlson-Giving & Katherine McGinley | TEDxAlmansorParkLive Neuroaffirming practice (also known as neurodivergent affirming practice) has been gaining momentum in recent years in healthcare in terms of working with neurodivergent individuals. It's the idea that individuals have differences in their abilities and how they interact with the world around them – differences which are not considered to be deficits that need to be “fixed”. Rather, those who view individuals in this light consider neurodiversity to be natural. In this talk, Bryden and Katherine will share ideas and examples on how neurodivergent affirming practice can work. (Note from licensee: This title has to be shortened due to the need to fit Youtube title length requirements.) Bryden Carlson-Giving is a neurodivergent, doctoral student at Boston University and a pediatric occupational therapy practitioner with experience in pediatric outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation settings. Bryden’s work includes encouraging a shift away from an impairment-based perspective and returning to strengths-based, occupation-centered practices. He seeks to promote neurodivergent affirming practices, amplify the voices of the disabled community, and challenge ableism within healthcare and research. From helping individuals discover and embrace their sensory processing differences to collaborating with their family and education team to improve their ability to be neurodivergent affirming, Bryden aims to maximize his client's quality of life and well-being to support authentic, neurodivergent development. Katherine is currently an occupational therapy student who has a passion for disability justice. She is currently conducting qualitative research to assist practitioners in understanding how to utilize a neurodivergent affirming approach when working with autistic individuals who exhibit self-harm and aggressive behaviors. In the past, she has worked with adults and children with developmental disabilities. Her main goals are to improve the quality of life for autistic and other disabled people. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx Play Video Play Video 02:11 Surf therapy changes lives of neurodiverse children | ABC Australia The first time seven-year-old Pearl Fryer stood up on a surfboard was during a therapy session. Pearl, who is autistic, is a student of occupational therapist Gabbie Johnson on the New South Wales South Coast. Gabbie’s surf therapy program in Broulee and Narooma is transforming the lives of children with a disability or neurodiversity. She started the program after working with children in local schools and identifying a need for therapy to be delivered in a community-based setting. Each child is different, and while some do aim to stand up on a board, others engage in water-based play or spend time on the sand. Subscribe ✅ and tap the notification bell 🔔 to be delivered Australian stories every day: http://ab.co/ABCAus-subscribe ___________________________________________ Web: http://abc.net.au/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/abc Twitter: http://twitter.com/abcaustralia Instagram: http://instagram.com/abcaustralia ___________________________________________ This is an official Australian Broadcasting Corporation YouTube channel. Contributions may be removed if they violate ABC's Online Conditions of Use http://www.abc.net.au/conditions.htm (Section 3). Play Video Play Video 06:05 Evidence Based Exercises for Coordination and Balance Welcome to Little Steps, Big Gains, In this video we are going to learn some evidence- based exercises that can improve balance and coordination in upper and lower limb ataxia through the research study, "Physical therapy for correcting postural and coordination deficits in patients with mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury" "The purpose of this study was to test the effects of a conventional exercise program designed for correcting postural and coordination abnormalities in patients with mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI). Using principles of motor learning applied to functional exercise training, exercises were performed while lying, sitting, standing and walking, with the goal of improving intra- and inter-limb coordination in the upper and lower extremities, postural stability and gait pattern. Twenty-two participants with TBI-related deficits received therapy in a supervised outpatient clinic. Therapy included 20 sessions, each approximately 55 to 60 min in duration, scheduled four to five times a week over four consecutive weeks. Upon completion of the therapy, participants improved static and dynamic postural stability and gait, evaluated with the Berg Balance Scale (from 45.2 ± 5.9 to 49.2 ± 4.2 points) and the Functional Gait Assessment (from 22.8 ± 4.1 to 26.9 ± 3.4 points). They also reduced truncal, upper and lower extremity ataxia, evaluated with the Ataxia Scale (from 7.3 ± 4.5 to 5.9 ± 4.2 points)" For those interested in the article and/or list of exercises, check out the links below as well as other free educational videos and free home exercise programs here on Little Steps, Big Gains - Elizabeth Lsteps.Bgains@gmail.com Occupational Therapist. Certifications: LSVT BIG. Otaga, Tai-Chi, Functional Aging Specialist and Older Adult Exercise Consultant Patreon- Little Steps Big Gains: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=73651576&fan_landing=true *** Study- Physical therapy for correcting postural and coordination deficits in patients with mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25083579/ *** List of Exercises in Study https://1drv.ms/w/s!AmRz77Ytf8xmkQMqUtqd04LHclMb?e=zTmm2V Play Video Play Video 01:57 Experiences Build Brain Architecture How does a child’s brain develop? Brains are built over time, from the bottom up. Brain architecture begins to form before birth, starting with simple neural connections, and continuing as more complex circuits and skills develop into adulthood. Our early experiences and exposures—including responsive relationships with caregivers—shape the architecture of our brain, providing a strong or weak foundation for all future learning, behavior, health, and well-being. *Learn more about brain architecture and how to support healthy brain development: https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resource-guides/guide-brain-architecture/* This video is part one of the "Three Core Concepts in Early Development" series from the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University and the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child. Watch more: - Part Two: Serve & Return Interaction Shapes Brain Circuitry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_5u8-QSh6A&list=PL0DB506DEF92B6347&index=2&t=17s - Part Three: Toxic Stress Derails Healthy Development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVwFkcOZHJw&list=PL0DB506DEF92B6347&index=3&t=1s To learn about other key concepts in early childhood development, visit https://developingchild.harvard.edu/key-concepts/ #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #BrainScience #Brain Play Video Play Video 02:29 The Kawa Model - InfOT The Kawa Model - InfOT Download the Kawa app here: https://apple.co/2k1EI9c All information regarding #KawaModel was found on these: Teoh, J.Y. & Iwama, M.K. (2015). The Kawa Model Made Easy: a guide to applying the Kawa Model in occupational therapy practice (2nd edition). Retrieved from: www.kawamodel.com Michael K. Iwama, Nicole A. Thomson, Rona M. Macdonald, Michael K. Iwama, Nicole A. Thomson & Rona M. Macdonald (2009) The Kawa model: The power of culturally responsive occupational therapy, Disability and Rehabilitation, 31:14, 1125-1135, DOI: 10.1080/09638280902773711 http://www.kawamodel.com/v1/about/ #kawa #Kawamodel #rivermodel #infot #occupationaltherapist #occupationaltherapystudent #ot #εργοθεραπεία #occupationaltherapy #autism #occupationaltherapymodels #modelofpractice #modelsofpractice #occupationaltherapymodel #infoccupationaltherapy #occupations #occupationaltherapist If you like this video follow our Facebook page too: https://www.facebook.com/InfOccupationalTherapy Video Creator: Stavroula Drogkari, MSOT Narrator: Filippos Farmakis, MSc in Translation Disclaimer Notice: Any information on Occupational Therapy related subjects available at this channel is intended for general guidance only and must never be considered a substitute for advice provided by an Occupational Therapist or other healthcare professional. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other healthcare professional. Any links to other websites are provided only as a convenience and InfOT has no personal interest from them. InfOT is not affiliated with any method, programm, approach and/or model that is being presented in this channel. Play Video Play Video 12:59 How To Cook With One Hand Hi Welcome to Chiara's One-Handed Life In this video I show you how I cook pasta with one hand, pasta is the only thing I can cook. I hope this this video helps you. I'm not the best cook! Link to my disability story https://youtu.be/zwsr12D5s0E Follow me Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chiaragbeer/ Play Video Play Video 12:45 A mental health discovery that could change criminal justice forever | Kim Gorgens | TEDxMileHigh Are you ready for a shocking statistic? 50% to 80% of people in the criminal justice system have a Traumatic Brain Injury. In the general public, that number is less than 5%. So perhaps there’s a good reason many people can’t escape the revolving door of criminal justice. Armed with this knowledge, brain researcher Kim Gorgens set out to find a solution – and she did. Dr. Kim Gorgens is a professor of Psychophysiology, Clinical Neuropsychology, and Psychology of Criminal Behavior at the University of Denver. She manages a portfolio of brain injury-related research--studying the reported history, cognitive function and brain biomarkers of probationers, inmates and college athletes. Her mission is to better understand the short and long-term impacts of injuring our most vital organ. She has a fridge filled with human brains, and a love of zombie movies (coincidence?). Simply put, Kim cares more about your brain than you do. Videos Produced & Directed by Chris Anthony / Entropy Workshop This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx Load More

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