OT 4 Lyfe
OT 4 Lyfe
Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L
From Observation to Taking the Lead - OTA Fieldwork: Part 2 of 4
58 minutes Posted Sep 16, 2019 at 7:00 am.
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EJ, Chantal, and Sarah discuss:

  • How they feel after completing 3 weeks of fieldwork
  • Shifting from observing to leading their own groups
  • Distinguishing OTs unique value in mental health services
  • What to do when your treatment plan backfires?
  • Therapeutic use of self
  • Learning to read the patients
  • Daily and momentary goals
  • How their days are structured
  • Differences in supervision
  • The emotional toll of working in mental health
  • The role of our own biases
  • Changes in responsibilities expected in the next few weeks of fieldwork
  • Advice for students going into fieldwork