Keeping Up with the Occupations: Recent Episodes
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A podcast hosted by Gannon University Occupational Therapy students, to advocate for the use of occupation with clients, communities, and populations.
Students attended the American Occupational Therapy Association Conference in Orlando this year. Here, they share some advice and tips they learned along the way. You will hear from students and conference presenters. You won't want to miss these topics!
Listen in as a diverse group of graduate students discuss the topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion on college campuses and in the occupational therapy profession.
This interview style episode explores workplace wellness. Listen to learn a bit about how you can stay healthy and well at your job.
Have you ever wondered what occupational therapists do in the school setting? Listen to learn more while your hosts interview teachers and play a game!
Learn how fitness fits into the occupational therapy profession. From the benefits of being a fit practitioner to the benefits of having occupational therapists in fitness centers...OTs 'fit'!!
Sometimes students can struggle to provide occupation based occupational therapy treatment while on fieldwork. Barriers to the provision of occupation focused sessions are discussed and solutions suggested.
In this episode, students interview non-OTs to determine if they know the difference between occupational and physical therapy. Do you know the difference? Listen to find out!
Listen in as students interview their friends about their perception of Occupational Therapy (OT); and learn what OT really is and how occupational therapists can address clients' mental health.
This game show format episode advocates for sleep as an important occupation. Listen to learn some techniques to improve the quality of your own sleep!
Learn the science behind brain breaks and how they can be used in our daily lives. In addition, how can OTs use brain breaks in their OT practice? Listen on to find out!
Considering an occupation in OT? Or just want to know more about what OT is? Listen to this informational episode to learn more!
Listen to learn about what occupations occupational therapists address with clients at each stage of the lifespan; and hear from people in those stages about what occupations they find important to them.
Listen to this round table discussion about the occupation of exercise and how to promote inclusivity in the fitness world.
Listen in as 5th year Occupational Therapy students discuss the difference between occupational and physical therapy based on perspectives of a variety of students and scholarly sources. The episode dives into the misconceptions and the true difference between the professions.
This Dear Abby-style episode will help you learn about occupational balance and how to feel more occupationally balanced in your day.
Did you ever wonder what it would be like to provide OT to clients in other countries? Listen in to learn how and to hear from people who have provided OT in Ecuador and the Bahamas.
Are you an OTP or a soon-to-be OTP looking to remain occupation focused while working in group homes? Listen in for some tips!
This educational episode reviews the different settings occupational therapists work in. You will hear from students who experienced fieldwork in these settings; they will talk about what occupation-based interventions they used and which were their favorites.
Tune in to hear about a college student’s experience of attending college while living with a physical disability. He will discuss supports and barriers which emphasize the importance of university supports….like maybe an OT on staff!!
What is adaptive equipment, and how do occupational therapists use it? Learn about our perspective on commonly used adaptive equipment, what they do, and how OT’s can use their unique knowledge & skills to recommend items that help individuals engage in meaningful activities in their daily lives.
Listen in as OT students interview non-OTs to see how much they know about OT and OT terms. Do we (OTs) speak the same ‘language’ as our clients and other non-OTs? Do other people understand the words we use? Listen to find out!
Listen in as OT students ask other students on campus about their knowledge of OT. The results are surprising!
Does the profession of OT have a role in sexuality? Is sexuality in the OT Practice Framework? Listen to learn more about OT's role within this sensitive topic.
Listen in as OT students discuss Universal Design (UD) and how the lack of UD on college campuses could be considered occupational disruption. Note: There is a difference between Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Universal Design.
What do ethics, mechanical lifts, and occupational engagement have in common? Listen in as OT students discuss the link between these 3 topics.
Learn about the link between occupational deprivation and mental health. Does OT have a role?
Learn about Childhood ACEs and how a high ACE score could affect future health and wellness. Students also share what OT's role is within the ACEs realm to improve access to occupation and a good quality of life.
This episode discusses the issues of occupational injustice surrounding the topic of homelessness. Students interviewed a previously homeless individual and share their findings and recommendations with the audience.
Listen in to a fun game show themed episode about how OTs can keep occupation at the center of practice, no matter what setting you are working in.
Learn about the Ban the Box campaign and the occupational injustices previously incarcerated individuals face upon reintegration into society.
Join OT students as they interview a survivor of domestic violence and discuss what OT's role could be in helping this population overcome occupational injustices. This episode does contain sensitive information regarding domestic violence; please consider the topic before listening.
What issues are plaguing our youth? And how can Occupational Therapy make a difference?
Learn about how childhood trauma might affect future occupational engagement. In this episode, guest speaker Bri, discusses her lived experience with mental health challenges and what she does to ensure occupational engagement and balance.
How can OTs help keep children and adults occupationally active during pandemic restrictions? Listen for some fun suggestions!
The profession of OT has been somewhat conflicted in regards to what the entry-level degree should be to enter the profession as an OT or OTA. Disclaimer: There was a mandate that all OT (OTR) programs move to an entry-level doctorate by 2027, but in 2019 that mandate was retracted. There is still much confusion regarding this topic among the public, prospective students, students, stakeholders, and higher education institutions. In this episode, students share their perspectives and opinions on this topic and how regardless of what degree level OTs enter the profession with, they need to STAY FOCUSED ON OCCUPATION!
What impact does incarceration have on occupational participation? What can OT do to help?
With telehealth on the rise, how can OTs stay occupationally focused during sessions? We have the answers!
Listen to this episode to learn the TOP 5 Ways to Cope With Stress during COVID-19 to prevent occupational deprivation and preserve your mental health.
How does poverty cause occupational deprivation in children? What can OTs do to help prevent this deprivation? Listen to this educational episode with an engaging game show at the end to learn how!
What does an OT do in the US Army? What does it really take to be an Army OT? This educational episode will explain all!
How does immigration and refugeeism affect occupational participation? And what can OTs do about it? Listen to find out!
Age and disability affect how we express sexuality but we continue to be sexual beings. What does OT have to do with sexuality and intimacy? Listen to find out!
This podcast was created by Gannon University Master of Science Occupational Therapy students as a class project to advocate for keeping the occupation in OT!