melissa

Occupational Therapist, Mum, Breastfeeding Peer Supporter, Qualified Social Worker, Home Birther, Past Carer of Mum with Early Onset Dementia. Views are mine.

[melissa @_mishna]

"One likes to believe that there is memory in the fingers; memory undeveloped, but still alive" Elizabeth Zimmermann

[melissa @_mishna]

@HumberAHPs https://t.co/p5M6jPWZcl

[melissa @_mishna]

@stnicshull @HullMusicHub This lesson had a lasting positive impact on my son, he actually told us about (unprompted).

[Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust @HumberNHSFT]

It’s hard to know who to talk to if you’re in a #mentalhealthcrisis. You can now call 111 and select the mental health option to get help 24/7 from a mental health professional in Hull and East Yorkshire.

More info: https://t.co/KcOx4sEZKN

[DrDr (😊)Wendy Mitchell @WendyPMitchell]

This is Sarah and Gemma, Wendy’s daughters. Our mum died peacefully early this morning. She wrote a blog post before she died so you can read about it from her perspective.
Sarah and Gemma

https://t.co/PgQCUFKK6H

[melissa @_mishna]

10 years under the same employer and 15 years with the NHS! My younger self wouldn’t believe it! I must have finally found the perfect role for me!

[melissa @_mishna]

@_MissingTheMark @OT_Expert @naomicfisher Im curious to know, if home schooling is not an option, what other solutions are there?

[Helen Bevan @HelenBevan]

When I think back over my own career, the times when I felt I could do my best work & was most supported, was when I had an affirming leader. Sincere words of affirmation don't take much effort & have a disproportionate impact on people’s self-esteem. As leaders, we should never underestimate the power of our own influence. People never forget the impact of lifting, affirming words: https://t.co/dF3j8nACpc. Via @CambNetwork Graphic: @hacking_hr

[melissa @_mishna]

@lovejudyxo @OTnews @theRCOT @OdethRichardson Well done! Great to see you in print!

[melissa @_mishna]

Ah hello grief! It really does appear in the most unexpected places! #dogman

[melissa @_mishna]

@PMHSproject @WeCanDoThisGrp Home Start run some, depending on area

[Keir Harding @Keirwales]

For #OTWeek23 I'd really encourage all those in mental health to read this by @HoppyPelican. Perhaps the difference between activity and meaningful activity. 👇👇👇

https://t.co/7nqYB2mdL6

[melissa @_mishna]

Tap dancing is the only time I don’t think about everything else! My weekly therapy. #occupationmatters #otweek2023

[melissa @_mishna]

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[HumberAHPs @HumberAHPs]

Congratulations to Melissa who has recently qualified as an occupational therapist via apprenticeship @sheffhallamuni and been awarded prize for the Best Overall Achievement. @HumberNHSFT is proud to have Melissa as one of it's occupational therapy staff #OTWeek23 @theRCOT

[HumberAHPs @HumberAHPs]

A fantastic video created by our @HumberNHSFT preceptorship occupational therapists and one of our occupational therapy students, highlighting the value of occupation. Well done to everyone involved. #OTWeek2023 @theRCOT

https://t.co/XXIi87w4oJ

[Keir Harding @Keirwales]

Ever wondered what an Occupational Therapist does in Mental Health?

There's one explanation here. 👇👇👇

#OTWeek23 @WeAHPs
@theRCOT
https://t.co/bTPm67JA8Z

[Clara Gibson @GibsonClara6]

Hi all, I am recruiting for my OT Masters Dissertation. Please see below, contact me if you are interested in taking part or if you know someone suitable that would be interested.

#OccupationalTherapy #OT #Learningdisability #LearningDisabilities #Occupationaltherapist

[Helen Bevan @HelenBevan]

Another post about the difference between thinking like an "expert" & an "explorer". An expert starts from a place of knowing a lot about the topic ("expertise"). That leads to conviction about the right thing to do, confirmation & desirability bias & validation of the current way of thinking. An explorer starts from a place of humility (appreciating there is a lot they don't know). This leads to doubt, curiosity & a stronger likelihood of discovery & breakthrough thinking. Graphic adapted from one by @anujmagazine.

[melissa @_mishna]

@suzysopenheart It paints a very bleak picture, which I’m sure instills fear into those trying to live well beyond their diagnosis. Dementia was a part of my mum’s life, we still had moments of laughter and enjoyment.

[melissa @_mishna]

@UKToyCollector @ViolifeFoods We have the same issue. Bought from Tesco, different expiration dates

[melissa @_mishna]

@ClareNQOT No wise words, but I am also a NQ OT in LD services. There is SO much to learn so be kind to yourself. I’m trying to find my way. Use your preceptorship status to shadow and learn as you go. Your confidence will grow over time.