Episodes
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41 - Everything You Need to Know About the Kawa Model
Danielle Sbeglia: The Kawa Model focuses on the importance in the relationship between the person and the environment and it is a way to describe how occupational therapists help individuals surpass difficult circumstances throughout their life. References: Michael K. Iwama, Nicole A. Thomson…
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40 - How to Master a New Environment
Caroline Brawley: Going through a major life change? Adapt through occupation to master your new environment! Reference: Grajo. L. C. (2019). Theory of occupational adaptation. In B. A. B. Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.), Willard & Spackman's occupational therapy (13th ed., pp. 633-642). Philadelphia,...
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39 - The Theory Behind Engagement and Participation
Brooke Cooney: Chapter 44 introduces occupational adaptation and includes the theory behind levels of engagement and participation by using cognitive, sensorimotor, and psychosocial capacities. Reference: Grajo, L. (2019). Theory of occupational adaptation. In B. A. B. Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.),...
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38 - OT models made to your exact specification
Erin Kiernan. The episode explains the four different ecological models and how the environment plays a role in forming one’s identity Brown, C. E. (2019). Ecological Models in Occupational Therapy. In B. A. B. Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.), Willard & Spackman's occupational therapy (13th ed., pp....
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37 - OT's Have Models That Show How Special You Are!
Grace Okrepkie: This episode discusses four Ecological Models that illustrate the value of a person/client and how his or her environment and occupation can influence said identity. Brown, C. E. (2019). Ecological Models in Occupational Therapy. In B. A. B. Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.), Willard &...
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36 - Model of Human Occupation
Mackenzie Longo: This episode gives a brief summary of the most widely used model in occupational therapy, the Model of Human Occupation. Reference: Forsyth, Kristy et al. (2019). The Model of Human Occupation. In B. A. B. Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.), Willard & Spackman's occupational therapy (13th...
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35 - Model of Human Occupation
Kelly Parker. This episode is an introduction to the Model of Human Occupation. Reference Forsyth, K. et al. (2019). The Model of Human Occupation. In B. A. B. Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.), Willard & Spackman’s occupational therapy (13th ed., pp. 601-621). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
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34 - Intro to Theory
Elizabeth Flewelling: Here is some quick background knowledge on occupational therapy that helps explain where theories came from. Whittacker, J. (2019 November 6). Intro to Theory Lesson [Video] Loom. Retrieved from https://www.loom.com/share/7cdc9a72ec264f50a1b7e536cb765673
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33 - An Introduction to Theory
Erin Wheeler: Take a look at all the aspects that theory has to offer for the profession of occupational therapy! Reference: Whittaker, J. (2019, October). Intro to Theory Lecture [https://desire2learn.scranton.edu/d2l/le/content/70182/viewContent/1324208/View]. Loom.
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32 - What Guides Your Decisions?
Morgan Yurchuk: Learn a quick introduction to the topic of ethical practice and how practitioners choose their courses of action. This will help to understand what to focus on in this section to allow for a guide in any ethical dilemma occupational therapists may face. American Occupational…
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31 - Ethical Practice: More Than Just the Code of Ethics
Emily Krasnickas: The Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics provides a foundation for client-centered occupational therapy practice. American Occupational Therapy Association. (2015). Occupational therapy code of ethics (2015). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69(Suppl. 3), 6913410030....
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30 - How To Be An OT
Katherine Posillico: This podcast describes the levels of education and training for future occupational therapists. O'Brien, J. C., & Hussey, S. M. (2018). From student to practitioner: Educational preparation and certification. Introduction to occupational therapy (5th ed.) Elsevier.
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29 - What are the educational requirements for occupational therapy?
Breanne Dolphin: In this episode, the baseline differences between occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and occupational therapy aides is discussed and students are asked to engage in the reading to understand the specific educational requirements for each category. O'Brien…
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28 - Disability? Who Knew!
Julia Higgins: Disability is a tough term to define, but why is it so important that we try to define it? Adams J. A., (2019). Disability, community, culture, and identity. In B. A. Boyt Schell, & G. Gillen (Eds.), Willard and Spackman’s occupational therapy (13th ed., pp. 256-266). Philadelphia,...
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27 - The Ability of Disability
Sara Dombrowski- Chapter 21 introduces disability and the community and culture contexts of those who are disabled, stressing the importance of being accepting, non-biased occupational therapists. Reference- White, J. A., (2019). Disability, community, culture, and identity. In B. A. B. Schell &…
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26 - Cultural Care in OT
Alex Scelsi: This podcast episode gives a brief look into chapter 19 in your occupational therapy textbooks. it talks about a few recommended tips when reading the chapter, as well as a quick summary on how culture intertwines with occupational therapy. References: Black, R., M. (2019). Culture,...
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25 - Debunking Your Assumptions About Culture
Rosa Azzato: Get a glimpse into the false assumptions you may have about culture and how it relates to occupational therapy, which will be addressed in chapter 19 of the class textbook. Black, R. M. (2019). Culture, diversity, and culturally effective care. In B. A. B. Boyt Schell & G. Gillen...
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24 - Understanding Occupational Performance and all that goes into it!
Clare Farrell: This podcast will help guide you through Chapter 20 in your textbook and give some helpful tips to better understand the social, economic and political factors that go into one's occupational performance. Reference Lysack, C., & Adamo, D. (2019). Social, economic, and political...
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23 - What Influences Occupational Performance?
Ryann Betancourt: Chapter 20 focuses on how social, economic, and political factors can have a large impact either positively or negatively on a client's performance. References: Lysack, C., & Adamo, D. (2019). Social, economic, and political factors that influence occupational performance. In B....
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22 - Origins of Occupational Therapy
Danielle DePasquale: Have you ever wondered how occupational therapy came about? Here's an introduction to our wonderful profession. Christiansen, C. H. & Haertl, K. L., (2019). A contextual history of occupational therapy . In B. A. Boyt Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.) Willard and Spackman's...
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21 - Ableism Discrimination and Factors that Make Up a Person
Jenna Hunsicker- A preview of chapter 21 for future OT students at the University of Scranton which discusses disability, community, culture, and identity, and how they are all factors that contribute to the client as a whole. Reference: White, J. (2019). Disability, Community, Culture, and...
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20 - What Do You Live For?
Kayla Creagh: Learn how important it is to recognize the client's values, beliefs, spirituality, and religion so an occupational therapist can provide them with skills they will use in their daily lives. Reference: Billock, C. (2019). Personal values, beliefs, and spirituality. In B. A. B. Schell…
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19 - Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover
Jessica Opsal: respecting a client's values and beliefs and finding spiritual occupations episode. Billock, C. (2019). Personal values, beliefs, and spirituality. In B. A. B. Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.), Willard & Spackman's occupational therapy (13th ed., pp 310-317). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters...
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18 - Do Your Occupational Patterns Create Life Balance?
Morgan Hughes: This episode provides a brief look into what patterns of occupation are, how they contribute to life balance, and how occupational therapists work to ensure that clients’ occupational patterns enhance their health and well-being. Matuska, K., & Barrett, K. (2019). Patterns of...
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17 - Pointing out the Importance of Patterns of Occupation
Samantha Mauceri: This podcast will talk to you about the Patterns of Occupation. You will learn about how roles, habits, rituals, and life balance effect every individual in a different way. Matuska, K., Barrett, K. (2019). Patterns of Occupation. In B. A. B. Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.), Willard…
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16 - Occupational Science: A building block for OT
Michaelene Kulig: This episode talks about occupational science, and how it plays an important role in the field of OT. Wright-St., V. A., & Hocking, C. (2019). Occupational science. In B. A. B. School & G. Gillen (Eds.) William & Spackman's occupational therapy (13th ed., pp. 124-139)....
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15 - The What, the Whom, and the Why of Occupation
Andrea Velez: Chapter 9 looks into the complexities of being human and transforming the study of occupation into evidence-based occupation. Reference: Wright-St., V. A., & Hocking, C. (2019). Occupational science. In B. A. B. School & G. Gillen (Eds.) William & Spackman's occupational therapy…
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14 - Are your occupations healthy for you?
Jessica Grimsland: Find out the direct relationship between well-being and occupations! Hocking, C., (2019). Contribution of Occupation to Health and Well-Being. In B. A. B Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.), William & Spackman's Occupational Therapy 13th ed. (pp. 113-123). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
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13 - Contribution of Occupation to Health and Well-Being
Jaclyn Goodman: This episode gives a brief summary on Chapter 8 which explains the effects of occupation on someone's health and well-being. References: Hocking, C. (2019). Contribution of occupation to health and well-being. In B. A. Schell, G. Gillen, (Eds.), Willard and Spackman’s Occupational...
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12 - AOTA - Supporting & Advancing Occupational Therapy
Kristen LeFebvre: This episode gives some insight to the professional organizations that advance, support, and regulate occupational therapy around the world. Reference: Phipps, S., & Coppola, S. (2019). Occupational therapy professional organizations. In B.A.B. Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.) Willard…
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11 - Professional Organizations in Occupational Therapy
Sara Devereux: This episode discusses what professional organizations are within occupational therapy, but focuses mainly on the AOTA and the WFOT Phipps, S., & Coppola, S. (2019) Occupational Therapy Professional Organizations. In B.A.B. Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.), Willard & Spackman's…
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10 - Where should you work?
Katie Winslow- Practice areas expand way beyond hospitals and schools. In this podcast you will be given a small intro to the many different practice areas you can work in. I hope this podcast leaves you interested in learning about all the unique practice areas Occupational Therapy has to offer....
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9 - Where do Occupational Therapists Work?
Lea Grant: Most people think of Occupational Therapists working in hospitals or school but where else can they work? Listen to hear some other practice areas occupational therapist work in Scaffa, M. E., Gerardi, S., Herzberg, G., & McColl, M. A. (2006). The Role of Occupational Therapy in…
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8 - Occupational Therapy: Today, Tomorrow, and Forever
Kasey Samalot: This episode offers some of the important aspects of contemporary occupational therapy practice, highlighting my personal favorite: Client-centered care. References: Schell, B. A. B., Gillen, G., Coppola, S. (2019).Contemporary occupational therapy practice. In B. A. B. Shell & G....
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7 - Contemporary Occupational Therapy Practice
Alyssa Segnello The episode gives a brief summary of chapter four and how the different practices and terminology help shape the profession of occupational therapy. References: Schell B. A. B., Gillen G. & Coppola S. (2019). Contemporary occupational therapy practice. In B. A. Boyt Schell & G....
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6 - Asking Questions, Constantly Learning, and Being Scholarly
Miranda Hanson: Learn about the importance of scholarship in occupational therapy and how one can be scholarly in their practice. Cohen, H. S. (2019). Scholarship in Occupational Therapy. In B. A. B Schell & G. Guillén (Eds.), Willard & Spackman’s occupational therapy (13th ed., pp. 84-97)....
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5 - The Importance of Being a Scholarly Occupational Therapist
Lily Nowak: In the field of occupational therapy there may be times where you are unsure of yourself, don’t be. Ask questions, do your research, and embrace new ideas, this is what it means to be a scholarly therapist. Cohen, H. S. (2019). Scholarship in Occupational Therapy. In B. A. B. Schell &...
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4 - APA Advice!
Erin Quinn: This episode describes APA formatting, which will become your new best friend at Scranton! It explains some of the tips and tricks that are helpful to know before writing with APA style references. Publication manual of the American Psychological Association, . (2020) (7th ed.). doi:...
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3 - Want to be a Master on APA Format?
Megan Vecere: APA format is very precise and probably new to most of you future OTs, but follow these tips and tricks and become a pro at writing all your papers this year. Reference: The American Psychological Association. (2020). The publication manual of the American Psychological Association...
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2 - Occupation... Its More Than Just Your Job
Julia Kulpa: Occupations are the foundation of occupational therapy and are practiced throughout each and every person's daily life. Johnson, K. R., & Dickie, V. (2019). What is occupation? In B. A. B. School & G. Gillen (Eds.) William & Spackman's occupational therapy (13th ed., pp. 2-10)....
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1 - The Power of Occupation
Jessica Hackney discusses the importance of occupation in occupational therapy. Johnson, K. R., & Dickie, V. (2019). What is Occupation? In B. A. B. S Hell & G. Gillen (Eds.), Willard & Spackman’s occupational therapy (13th ed., pp. 2-10). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.