RebeccaC.OT

I am an occupational therapist. Not a mental health OT, not a physical health OT. Currently working in neuro rehab 💚 Instagram: RebeccaC.OT

[RebeccaC.OT @RebeccaCus]

Occupational balance is key to a healthy happy life 💚#dorset

[RebeccaC.OT @RebeccaCus]

A summary of the #OTLifeHacks from #OTWeek2022 collected from my workplace last week.
Some lovely ideas in here!
@theRCOT

[RebeccaC.OT @RebeccaCus]

We are creatures of creativity,
of love,
and of joy,
Yet we take it away. 

Because it has to be good.
And it has to be correct.
And it has to be profitable.
What does it take to be free?

[RebeccaC.OT @RebeccaCus]

Perfection, a poem (1/2)
If I'm not perfect, what am I?
I'm not creative if I'm not an artist,
I'm not sociable if I'm not popular,
I'm not successful if I'm not an expert.

Why do I put these rules around my life
What ever happened to doing,
being,
becoming?

[RebeccaC.OT @RebeccaCus]

I am fast approaching the 6 month mark in my new job in complex neuro rehab.
I have learnt a hell of a lot about myself, my work, and my coworkers.
My service users have achieved some incredible goals.
#neurorehab
#halfwaythrough2022

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"When patients experience a process that has so thoroughly excluded them, it often no longer matters how 'right' the decision made by the MDT was or how helpful their other recommendations might be."
@docmartin68 on the problems with MDTs in mental health
https://t.co/xVTcz2jWXW

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Top Influencers of #OTalk 👉 @RebeccaCus @OTalk_ @jane_mcmullan @outdoorperscrip @SalAldersonOT https://t.co/YoeOoznEoL via @symplur

[RebeccaC.OT @RebeccaCus]

Had the carpenter in at work today so we jumped at the opportunity to reinvent our therapy room / OT kitchen. It’s such a brilliant opportunity to be part of the planning process #OccupationalTherapy #neuroOT #adaptations

[RebeccaC.OT @RebeccaCus]

I’ve started sharing my #OccupationalTherapy journey on @instagram 💚
You can follow me using the handle RebeccaC.OT 👇
#OT #OTsonInsta

[RebeccaC.OT @RebeccaCus]

@OT_Expert Self regulating with mints and a fidget cube today.

[Laura Williams @LauraWi46789881]

Can anyone help me locate an #occupationaltherapist willing to act as a long-arm educator for my final placement on the UEA MSc course please?I will be based at a Norwich primary school from next week.Happy to share my CV if anyone is interested.Many thanks @OT_UEA @norfolk_ot

[RebeccaC.OT @RebeccaCus]

#mindfulness #spring #CelticSpring

[RebeccaC.OT @RebeccaCus]

“The garden of the world has no limits, except in your mind.”
Today is ‘Imbolc’, an ancient Celtic tradition, which marks the first stirrings of spring. Historically, it was the Shepherds’ holiday before the lambing season.
These days, people make pledges for the year.
#imbolc

[RebeccaC.OT @RebeccaCus]

Mine are:
To notice the seasons; the colours of the sky (today it was purple, pink and grey), the growing of leaves and buds, and the changing colour of the leaves.
One act of kindness every month; I want to be more mindful of these moments, so I will draw my attention to these.

[RebeccaC.OT @RebeccaCus]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/3M5ttboSPm

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Just posted a photo https://t.co/RPxORyPcip

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Just posted a photo https://t.co/d2RC0t58wx

[OT_Expert @OT_Expert]

"Difficult patient/parent"

This is completely subjective, judgemental & dangerous

Will very likely lead to all staff reading that statement in the notes, dismissing a lot of what the patient/parents tell them

Perfect example here, from @therhythmthief

https://t.co/SDBNSPKxOP

[OT_Expert @OT_Expert]

"Bed blocker"

This term is given to inpatients deemed medically fit for discharge from a hospital setting, but unable to be safely discharged yet (no care package/home available, awaiting equipment..)

Instills guilt & shame in patients themselves

They hear

Please don't use it

[OT_Expert @OT_Expert]

"Refuses to communicate"

Another dreadful term used

We absolutely must explore all options possible, to address a person's unique needs/styles in order to communicate

Environment/setting
Alternative & Augmented Communication #AAC systems/devices
Language
Stress/Anxiety
Time

[OT_Expert @OT_Expert]

"Acopia"

This is quite often written in the notes as both the reason for hospital admission and as a diagnosis!

Quite sloppy on the professional's part who wrote it. If a person is deemed not to be 'coping' - further, deeper investigation needs to be done to find out how & why