OT & Chill May 17, 2023
Episode 67 - In Conversation With Sue Parkinson
Episode 67 – In Conversation with Sue Parkinson
In this episode, I am in conversation with Sue Parkinson. Sue is a retired OT based in the UK. She is well known for her involvement with MOHOST, Occupational Formulation and Recovery Through Activity. We discuss all the above amongst many other topics including language use in the profession.
You can follow Sue on Twitter @MOHOspark
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Episode 66 - Elizabeth Casson Trust
Episode 66 – Elizabeth Casson Trust
In this episode, I am in conversation with Dee Christie & Malabika Ghosh from the Elizabeth Casson Trust. The trust is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year and I wanted to find out more about what they do for the Occupational Therapy profession. Connect with them via their Website, Twitter and also Instagram by simply searching Elizabeth Casson Trust.
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Episode 65 – Cayman Islands OT Adventure
Episode 65 – Cayman Islands OT Adventure
In this episode, I am in conversation with Dionne Nmai. She is an Occupational Therapist based in the UK who decided to make a bold move to the Cayman Islands to go and practice OT. We engage in conversation about why she decided to make the move, her experiences working in a different culture, reasons why she came back to the UK and lastly her work now with the Seashell organisation here in the UK.
Connect with Dionne on LinkedIN via the link below
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Episode 64 - The Hip Hop OT
Episode 64 – The Hip Hop OT
In this episode, I am in conversation with Dr Jian Jones. She is an Occupational Therapist based in the USA exploring Hip Hop culture and all the different occupations and identities associated with it. We engage in conversation about some of the ways she incorporates Hip Hop culture into her teaching, the origin of Hip Hop and how she identifies with the culture. Connect with her via her socials below and make sure to register for the summit she’s hosting below.
“The Hip Hop & Occupation Summit” on 13th April 2023. Register now
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Episode 63 – OT & Chill Is Back
Episode 63 – OT & Chill Is Back
After a bit of a break, I am finally back and hope to regain consistency with the episodes. I hope to continue bringing great conversation about all things Occupational Therapy. In this episode, I speak about some of the changes I have made to the podcast and also play snippets of some of the episodes coming out
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Episode 62 – OT & South Africa
INTERLUDE – The OT Show With Wonderful OTs
INTERLUDE – The OT Show With Wonderful OTs
I attended the OT Show on Wednesday, 23rd November 2022 and captured and some thoughts from those who attended and presented. I spoke briefly as part of the BAMEOTUK presentation. It would be great if you continued to support the wonderful work that the Affinity Groups here in the UK are doing. You can follow them on the social media links below.
bameotuk@gmail.com
ableots@gmail.com
lgbtqiaplusot@gmail.com
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Episode 61 – Conversation With Kit Sinclair
Episode 61 – Conversation With Kit Sinclair
In this episode, I speak with Kit Sinclair. Kit is an Occupational Therapist based in Hong Kong who has dedicated her life work to the profession. Kit has been involved in the development of the profession in Asia and other parts of the world. She has also been part of the World Federation of Occupational Therapy at different level including Presidency. In the episode, we discuss her work and also her part in creating learning modules for Disaster Management & Preparedness and work with displaced people in Occupational Therapy.
Kit refers to WFOT Learning for modules about disaster management and working with displaced people if you want to learn some more.
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Episode 60 – Retire But Share The Knowledge
Episode 60 – Retire But Share The Knowledge
In this episode, I speak with Sue Hilsdon, a retired Occupational Therapist who wants to continue sharing her knowledge and support current Occupational Therapists. Sue recently wrote an article discussing this topic in the OTNews. In this episode, we expand on it with regards to her journey into retirement, the passion she has for the profession and the benefits of retired professional remaining active in the profession.
You can follow Sue on Twitter: @Retired_AHPs
Please listen all the way to the end of the episode as I have a very special request.
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Episode 59 – BAMEOTUK Symposium Intro
Episode 59 – BAMEOTUK Symposium Intro
In this episode, you will hear the introduction I gave at the BAMEOTUK Symposium which happened online on 10th September 2022. It was a fantastic event organised by members of BAMEOTUK. All the presentations from the wonderful speakers on the day were recorded and can now be found on the BAMEOTUK YouTube Channel.
You can support BAMEOTUK in putting together another great symposium but donating whatever you can at their GoFundMe page.
Check out their new website too BAMEOTUK Website
You can follow @BAMEOTUK on Twitter for updates on what they have going on.
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Episode 58 – Wheelchair Services
In this episode, I speak with Lauren Osborne, an Occupational Therapist specialising in Wheelchair Services. We discuss some of the skills needed for this area, importance of posture management, what a “typical” day looks like and difficulty in recruiting to this specialist area of practice along with many other topics.
You can follow Lauren on Twitter: @LaurenOsborneOT
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Episode 57 – Living With Multiple Sclerosis
Episode 57 – Living With Multiple Sclerosis
In this episode, I speak with Alex Deans, a young man living with Multiple Sclerosis. He shares his lived experience of his condition, some of the challenges he faces and how he is using his experience to help others through personal training. You can find out more about Multiple Sclerosis by visiting www.mssociety.org.uk.
You can follow Alex on social media (Instagram: wok.works)
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Episode 56 – Standing For RCOT Chair of Council
Odeth Richardson, a UK based Occupational Therapist is a candidate for the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Chair of Council seat. She joins me on this episode to discuss reasons why she is standing for this position and the changes she would like to push through with the assistance of other council members.
If you based in the UK and are a member of RCOT, you would have received your ballot papers by now. Voting ends of 29th April at 12 noon so get voting now! Make sure your voice is heard.
You can follow Odeth on social media (Twitter: @OdethRichardson)
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Episode 55 – Unpicking Hidden Occupations
Continuing with the Occupation and Occupational Science mini-series, I am joined by Mike Sy who shares his thoughts on Occupational Science. We have a discussion about what this area of work means to him and especially why it is important in his context. We also have a discussion around his research interest areas and some of the work he has done around the area of beauty and hidden occupations associated with this.
You can follow Mike on social media (Twitter: @drmikesyot)
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Episode 54 – Simplifying Occupational Science
Episode 53 – Values and Occupations with Brock Cook
Continuing with the Occupation and Occupational Science mini-series, I am joined by Brock Cook to have a discussion about Values and Occupations. Brock shares his understanding of Occupational Science and why it is important for the profession.
The episode on Brock’s podcast referred to is “009 – How do values fit with OT practice?”
The values research referred to is called “The Theory of Basic Human Values” developed by Shalom H. Schwartz
You can hear more from Brock on his podcast by visiting www.occupiedpodcast.com.
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Episode 52 – Is it Occupational Therapy or Occupational Science?
In the first of the Occupation and Occupational Science mini-series, I am joined by Miranda Cunningham to have a discussion about some of the issues surrounding Occupational Science and its application to Occupational Therapy practice. Towards the end of the episode, we also explore an area of interest for Miranda around the Occupational Life of those experiencing homelessness.
Please visit OS Europe for more information about the network Miranda speaks about.
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OT Week 2021 - Race & Health Inequalities Re-Release
Episode 51 – Student Internship with Rosalind Brooks & Sherri Kapadia
Episode 51 – Student Internship with Rosalind Brooks & Sherri Kapadia
In this episode, I am joined by Rosalind and Sherri to have a conversation about their experience of undertaking an internship at the Royal College of Occupational Therapist. We also discuss their student experiences and also their final year research. Both are very passionate about bringing something new into the profession and this comes across in the discussions as they prepare to enter the profession as fully qualified therapist.
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Episode 50 – Episode 50
Episode 50 – Episode 50
A milestone episode for the OT & Chill podcast. In this episode, I review some of the wonderful episodes and provide the top 5 most listened to episodes. I share some of the plans for the future of the podcast and also share some great feedback received from some listeners. As I said in the podcast, if you have ever listened to just a snippet of any of the episodes, I just want to say a BIG MASSIVE THANK YOU! I look forward to the next 50 episodes!
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Episode 49 – Conversation with Jennifer Creek
Episode 49 – Conversation with Jennifer Creek
In this episode, I am joined by Jennifer Creek who is a well-known and highly respected Occupational Therapist. Similarly to Sue Baptiste from episode from 48, Jennifer Creek has contributed extensively to the profession through her publications around occupational therapy and mental health and many other areas. In this episode, we have a conversation about a number of topics, such as clinical reasoning, OT theory, her passion for working with marginalised groups, identity of the occupational therapist and the history of how the profession came about.
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Episode 48 - Conversation With Sue Baptiste
Episode 48 – Conversation with Sue Baptiste
In this episode, I am joined by Sue Baptiste who is a well-respected Occupational Therapist. She has contributed extensively to the profession through her work with the WFOT. She is recognised as one of the founding members of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. She has also contributed to Occupational Therapy literature with work in books and journal articles. In this episode, we have a conversation about different topics including her interest in Problem Based Learning, chronic pain, transitioning into retirement and also an upcoming publication about the global outlook for the profession.
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Episode 47 – Box Positive
Episode 47 – Box Positive
In this episode, I am joined by Charles Delve (Twitter: @Charles_Delve), an Occupational Therapist and boxing coach based in the UK. Charles shares his work experience about the use of boxing in his practice, particularly with people diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease. Charles breaks down the activity and how it can have a positive impact on helping people to engage in their activities of daily living. Check out some of his work via his twitter handle above, also on his Instagram (Box.Positive) and his website
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Episode 46 – No Shame In Sharing
In this episode, I am joined by Richard Barrett (Twitter: @RBarrettOT), an Occupational Therapist based in the UK. Richard shares his lived experiences of mental illness and adverse childhood experiences and how this inspired him to want to work with young people. Richard is also a mental health blogger. His blog “Therapy for the Therapist” is a fantastic blog where he shares his experiences and thoughts with the aim of reducing the continued stigma attached to mental illness.
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Episode 45 - RCOT Conference 2021 Review
Farrah (OT Whats Your Focus? Podcast) and I put a call out for people to get to get together following the Royal Collage of Occupational Therapy 2021 conference had gone for them, thier learning and any other reflections. The episode starts with myself speaking with Steve Ford (CEO of RCOT) about his thoughts regarding the conference and future plans for the profession. Following this, you will hearing a variety of people who joined the relaxed and organic conversation to round off the 2 day conference.
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Episode 44 – Student Led Occupational Therapy Society
Episode 43 - OT Apprenticeship & Role Emerging Placement
Episode 42 – Unlocking OT Potential in Criminal Justice System
Episode 42 – Unlocking OT Potential in Criminal Justice System
In the final episode of the OT criminal justice system mini-series, I am joined by Crystal Dieleman. Crystal is currently an associate professor at Dalhousie University in Canada and has spent most of her career working and researching the area Occupational Therapy, mental health and criminal justice system. In this episode, we discuss topics such as ageing in prison, working in and out of institutional systems, challenging perspectives and development of a Justice Based Occupational Therapy Network.
Crystal can be contacted via twitter (@CrystalDieleman), LinkedIn (Crystal Dieleman) and Email (crystal.dieleman@dal.ca)
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Episode 41 – Developing OT In Scottish Prisons
On this week’s episode, I am in conversation with Stephanie Morrison, an Occupational Therapist and Lecturer based in Scotland about her experiences and work in developing and promoting the role of Occupational Therapy in Scottish prisons. Stephanie shares some of the projects she has been involved in and the outcomes of these before moving on to discuss why she feels that a population/ public health approach should be taken when working with people in prison environments.
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Episode 40 – Prison & Sensory Approaches
Episode 40 – Prison & Sensory Approaches
On this week’s episode, I am in conversation with Gisele Craswell, an Occupational Therapist based in Canada about the use of sensory approaches in prison environment. We discuss the sensory experiences of people in prison and the possible impact on functioning. We also discuss what the evidence says about sensory interventions and mental health, the challenges in providing sensory interventions in prisons and Gisele provides advice for OTs based in prison or forensic units who want to develop a sensory pathway. Gisele states that she is more than happy to answer any questions or have conversations with OTs about this area of practice so if you would like to get in touch, please drop me an email and I will link you up with her. Below are some of the resources Gisele has found useful in informing her practice.
Tina Champagne’s (2011) book “Sensory Modulation & Environment: Essential Elements of Occupation”
Karen Moore’s “Sensory Connection Program
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Episode 39 – OT Service In Prison: Integrated Support Unit
On this week’s episode, I am in conversation with Charlotte French (@charfrenchOT), an Occupational Therapist in a remand prison in the North East of England about her role in an Integrated Support Unit which aims to support people experiencing mental health difficulties. We discuss what the unit looks like and the interventions and assessments she completes with the people she works with in order to support them. We also discuss some of the challenges with transitions away from the unit and the potential difficulties this may throw up.
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Episode 38 – Youth Justice and OT
Episode 37 - Long Covid and Me
Episode 37 - Long Covid and Me
In this episode, I am joined by Helen Skiffington who shares her experience of Long Covid. Helen experienced the symptoms of covid back in March 2020 and continues to be affected until now. She talks about the impact it has had on her ability to engage in meaningful and productive activities such as work, exercise and other leisure activities.
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms which may be related to or classed as Long Covid, please contact with your GP. Below are some resources and pages as recommended by Helen.
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Episode 36 – Standing For RCOT Council Seat For England
In this episode, I am joined by Kalimah Ibrahiim to why she is standing for the RCOT council member seat for England. Members of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) in England have the democratic right to select a candidate for the seat of Council Member. With the ballots closing on Friday, 4th May 2021 at 12noon, I took an opportunity to have a conversation with Kalimah about what the position involves and the reasons behind her deciding to stand for it. Please make you get involved in the voting process if you are a member of the RCOT in England because your vote matters
Kalimah can be found on Twitter (@KalimahOT) and Instagram (Kalimah_OT) if you would like to engage with her.
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Episode 35 - Leading Healthcare In Prison
In this episode, I am joined by Rachel Gibbs to discuss the healthcare provision in Northern Ireland prison service. Rachel has an Occupational Therapy background but is now in a senior leadership position. She discusses how she has used her leadership position to improve the prison healthcare system especially in relation to increase in allied health professionals. Rachel also share her thoughts on the role and impact Occupational Therapy can have in prison.
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Episode 34 – Prison Mental Health OT
Episode 33 – Be Your Own OT?
In this episode, I chill with Victoria Roberts discussing the difficulty we as Occupational Therapist experience in using some of the concepts and theories in the profession on ourselves when we are experiencing burnout/ difficulties with work. Victoria shares her own personal journey in overcoming some of the difficulties she has experienced over the years as an OT and also during the Covid 19 pandemic. Below are books and podcast recommendations provided by Victoria.
Burnout: The Secret to Solving the Stress Cycle. By Emily and Amelia Nagoski
The Choice - By Edith Eger
The Mind Management by Prof Steve Peters
Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty
The Happiness Lab Podcast
The Five Minute Journal App
Dr Chatterjee Feel Better, Live More Podcast
Occupied Podcast Episode 98
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Episode 32 - Parental & Perinatal Mental Health
Episode 32 - Parental & Perinatal Mental Health
In this episode, I am in conversation with Sarah Maris-Shaw and Somia Jan about the Occupational Therapy role in parental and perinatal mental health working with women and babies.
For more information about the role of the perinatal occupational therapist visit the e-learning link at NHS Health Education England: https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/perinatal-mental-health/or/+ join the RCOT specialist section mental health.
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Episode 31 - Use of Humour in Occupational Therapy
Episode 31 - Use of Humour in Occupational Therapy
In this episode, I speak again with Alice Hortop from Episode 27, about the use of humour in Occupational Therapy. Alice shares the benefits humour can have during therapeutic interactions and when it is or not appropriate to use it. We also discuss the impact humour/laughing/smiling can have on us as individuals working in stressful environments and how awareness of this is important. Below are some useful links to
Raspberry Training and Therapy
Dr Alex Korb - The Upward Spiral
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Episode 30 - Hoarding & Occupational Therapy
Episode 30 – Hoarding & Occupational Therapy
In this episode, I am in conversation in Brigitte Hoare. We have a discussion about hoarding and the role Occupational Therapy can have in this area. Hoarding is often viewed negatively but it is important to understand some of the experiences of those who may engage in this in. Brigitte shares her experiences working in this area with her own independent practice Red Squirrel.
Below are links to some of the resources and websites she mentions.
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Episode 29 – Occupational Therapy In Ghana
Episode 29 – Occupational Therapy In Ghana
In this episode, I am in conversation in Ann Sena Fordie. She is an Occupational Therapist based in Ghana. We discuss both the history and current state of the profession in the country. Ann also discuss about her position as the president of Occupational Therapy Association of Ghana (OTAG) and the impact the association are hoping to have on the wellbeing of the population of the nation.
You can find both Ann and OTAG on Instagram.
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Episode 28 - Sport For Confidence
Episode 28 – Sport For Confidence
In this episode, I am joined by Lyndsey Barratt from award winning organisation Sport For Confidence. We discuss the role and impact of Occupational Therapy within the organisation, the power of sport and physical activity and her hopes and vision for the future of the organisation.
You can follow Lyndsey and her colleagues on twitter @Sportforconf and @OT4PA and also on Facebook
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Episode 27 - Involuntary Childlessness
Episode 27 – Involuntary Childlessness
In this episode, I talk with Alice Hortop about her personal experience of involuntary childlessness and the impact it can have on identity, mental wellbeing and the assumptions people may make of those without children. We touch on understanding the importance of both social connectedness and solitude when one may be experiencing difficult times.
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Episode 26 - Pathways To Purpose
Episode 26 - Pathways To Purpose
In this episode, I chill out with Hannah Manning to explore her journey into Occupational Therapy before discussing her current role and the use of nature and gardening within this. We finish off by diving deep into her mindset coaching work and how she helps individuals unlock thier purpose and potential.
You can find out more about Hannah's mindset coaching work by visiting her website or catch her on Instagram at @hannahmanning
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Episode 25 - Let's Talk Preceptorship
Episode 25 – Let’s Talk Preceptorship
Transition from a student to newly-qualified in practice can at times be a difficult one. Here in the UK, the preceptorship process is a way of helping newly-qualified Occupational Therapist to make that transition a little bit smoother. In this episode, I speak with 5 Occupational Therapists about their experiences of engaging in the preceptorship process in their first year of practice during the current Covid 19 Pandemic.
Bethany Morgan-Davis - Instagram
Fidelia Prosper - Instagram
Katy Williams - Twitter
Paul Wilkinson - Instagram
Sophie Webb - Instagram
Below are links to resources for newly qualified Occupational Therapists (UK perspective)
RCOT Career Development Framework
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Episode 24 - Race & Health Inequalities
Episode 23 - Cannabis and Occupational Therapy
In this episode, I speak to Carlneshia Hunnicutt (OTD, OTR/L) and Emily Grullón (OTD, OTR/L) about the potential use of Cannabis in Occupational Therapy practice. This has been an area of interest to them since thier training and continue to engage in research about it. You can find Carlneisha and Emily at @CannabisOT on Instagram.
Their publications can be accessed via the links before.
Impact of Recreational and Medicinal Cannabinoids on Quality of Life and Occupation: A Scoping Review
The Therapeutic Potential of Cannabinoids and Phonophoresis in Pain Management: A Scoping Review
In the UK, there have been some recent legal challenges around the NHS guidelines around the use of medicinal cannabis for conditions such as epilepsy.
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Episode 22 - Autism Series Part 6 - Autism and Occupational Therapy with Briana Miller
Episode 22 - Autism Series Part 6 - Autism and Occupational Therapy with Briana Miller
In this final episode of the Autism Series, I speak to Briana Miller. We discuss her OT role working with Autistic children. We talk about the interventions she undertake as well the cultural impact on her practice. We touch upon the impact the covid pandemic has had on her work.
Briana currently lives and works as an Occupational Therapist in Botswana at Meribah OT solutions. She is very passionate about connecting, collaborating, educating and advocating for families within the community. She is dedicated to improving the quality of life of ALL my clients. Briana hopes to spread disability awareness and advocate for individuals with disabilities!
The clinic she works are are in need of assessments and any materials for Occupational Therapy interventions so If you would like to donate to the clinic and services being provided to children and adults with disabilities in Botswana please contact her via email (Email : BriTheOT@gmail.) or drop her a DM via her Instagram handle (@DrBRITHEOT)
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Episode 21 - Autism Series Part 5 - Autism and Women with Hannah Hayward & Emma Kurran
Episode 21 - Autism Series Part 5 - Autism and Women with Hannah Hayward & Emma Kurran
In Part 5 of the Autism Series, I speak with Hannah Hayward & Emma Kurran about Autism and Women. We discuss differences in presentation between men and women and some of the reasons behind this. We speak about the prevalence of Autism amongst women in the criminal justice system. Emma provides her lived experiences of how Autism has impacted on some of her occupations. We also touch upon the importance of understanding differences in sensory presentations.
Emma can be found on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmakurran/
Hannah can be found on Twitter: @Hannahlhayward & via her website https://www.hannahhayward.co.uk/
Useful Links
Twitter: @GillLoomesQuinn - Autism advocate on twitter
Twitter: @AgonyAutie - Agony Autie gives honest, raw accounts of her experiences with her physical difficulties and being autistic
YouTube: Neurodiversity – the key that unlocked my world - TED Talk
YouTube: Women and Autism. Towards a Better Understanding | Sarai Pahla - TED Talk
YouTube: Ellen Jones - Autistic women sharing her experiences.
Spanning over a decade, Hannah’s extensive work in autism covers research, diagnosis, mentoring, care, training and education. She is highly experienced in delivering gold standard diagnosis of adolescents, adults and children and sees patients and their families both privately and through her ongoing work with primary care trusts. She is in the final stages of completing a PhD at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King's College London on how we can better understand sex differences and similarities in the autism profile. Since 2012, Hannah has been delivering autism psycho-educational workshops with male and female offenders across London prisons. Having been part of a successful bid for government funding in early 2018, she is now partnering with St. Giles Trust to improve service provision for women with mental health and complex support needs in England’s Criminal Justice System. Hannah has dedicated herself to autism research and tirelessly advocates for increased public understanding of women on the spectrum, and indeed the greater well-being of all those with neurodiverse conditions.
Emma Kurran is a 3D Artist and an Autistic woman. She was diagnosed at 18 years old whilst at university. She originally trained as a 3D Character Animator and worked on some amazing VFX films, including Jungle Book (2016), Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) and Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) for a few hectic years, then became a freelance animator and illustrator for a change in pace. She sometimes participates in autism studies at King's College London and once a year delivers a talk to students of MSc Clinical Neurodevelopmental Sciences about my experience as a woman living with autism.
Episode 20 - Celebrating AHP DAY 2020
LISTEN UP...14th October 2020 is AHP DAY 2020!!!
To celebrate, I put together an episode inviting different Allied Health Professionals to share something about their role, why they took it up and what their hopes are for the next coming year.
I really enjoyed listening to all my fellow different colleagues tell a bit of their story...this makes me proud to be part of the 3rd largest workforce of professionals in the NHS.
To find out more about AHP Day and Allied Health Professions in general, visit this website https://www.england.nhs.uk/ahp/role/
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Episode 19 - Graffiti…An Occupation For Our Practice?
Episode 18 – Let’s Talk About Sex With Dr Sakshi Tickoo
Conversations about sex with those we work with can at times be a tricky one to navigate. It is however an occupation most human beings engage in at some point in their lives and therefore is important that Occupational Therapists are able to work with this when it arises in practice. In this episode, I discuss all things sex with Dr Sakshi Tickoo.
Dr. Sakshi Tickoo (she/hers) is a new grad Occupational Therapy practitioner, Personal Counsellor, and Student Mentor working in school-based, home healthcare, and telehealth settings for over a year now. She serves a diverse population of 3 years to 65 years of age and specialises in the areas of Sexuality and Mental Health-wellness and rehabilitation. She's also the founder of Sex, Love, And OT which is aimed at educating healthcare students/professionals and serving people who seek Sexuality, OT and Mental Health services. In her new venture to improve OT representation, she founded The OT Shop- India's first merch store to connect OTs around the world!"
You can find out more about Dr Tickoo by visiting her websites below and following her across her social media sites. She also kindly provided a list of resources of people to follow on social media and websites to visit for all things sex and occupational therapy.
Websites:Sex, Love, And OT: https://www.sexloveandot.com/
The OT Shop: theotshop.co.in
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SexLoveAndOT/
Instagram: @sex.love.andot | @the_otshop
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sakshi1997/
Resources-
The Rainbow OT (IG & Website) Sexuality and Occupational Therapy by Dr. Breanne G (IG & Website) OT After Dark (Podcast) Institute for Sex, Intimacy & OT (Website) Sexuality and Occupational Therapy: Strategies for Persons with Disabilities (Textbook by Dr. Bernadette Hattjar) Sex, Love, And OT (IG & Website)If you want to share your thoughts and opinions on what you hear, you can contact me via twitter (@ot_chill) Instagram (otandchill) and email (otandchill@gmail.com). If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please drop me an email too on the address above.
Episode 17 - Autism Series: Part 4 - Camouflaging & Autism - Lived Experience with Ben Jones
In part four of the autism series, I speak to Ben Jones, an autistic man, about his lived experiences of camouflaging. Ben discusses how camouflaging impacts his mental and physical well being. He also shares strategies he has used in the past to ensure that he is able to manage himself in different interactions he has had.
Other episodes in the series include -
- ADOS & ADI-R with Emma Woodhouse
-Autism & Me With Rees Finlay & Daniel Grice
- Cultural Perspectives on Autism with Adam Griffin & Emma Woodhouse.
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Ep 16 - Autism Series Part 3 - Cultural Perspectives On Autism With Adam Griffin & Emma Woodhouse
Episode 15 - Autism Series: Part 2 - Autism & Me - Lived Experience with Rees Finlay & Daniel Grice
Episode 15 - Autism Series: Part 2 - Autism & Me - Lived Experience with Rees Finlay & Daniel Grice
In part two of the autism series, I speak to two autistic young men who both received their diagnosis in their early twenties. We discuss what being autistic means to them, how the diagnosis has impacted them or not and whether or not they view autism as a disability. Rees can be found on twitter (@reesytime) and his website is https://reesfinlay.wixsite.com/website. Daniel can be reached on email at “danielj.grice1998@gmail.com”. Big shout out to Rees for designing the artwork for the series.
Other episodes in the series include
- Autism and Occupational Therapy
- ADOS & ADI-R with Emma Woodhouse
- Camouflaging & Autism - Lived Experience with Ben Jones
- Cultural Perspectives on Autism with Emma Woodhouse & Adam Griffin
- Females & Autism
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Episode 14 - Standing for WFOT Council Member Seat with Dr Kee Hean Lim
Members of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) have the democratic right to select a candidate for the seat of Council Member, International Affairs – World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT). One of the candidates for this seat is Dr Kee Hean Lim. With the ballots closing on Friday, 24th July 2020 at 12noon, I took an opportunity to have a conversation with Dr Lim about what the position involves and the reasons behind him deciding to stand for it.
There are two other candidates (Majorie Gardner & Dr Yvonne Thomas) going for the position. Below is a link to all thier manifesto statements.
file:///C:/Users/Client/Downloads/Ballot%20-%20election%20statements(1)%20(2).pdf
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Episode 13 - Autism Series: Part 1 - ADOS & ADI-R With Emma Woodhouse
Episode 13 - Autism Series: Part 1 - ADOS & ADI-R With Emma Woodhouse
To kick off the Autism series, I invited Emma Woodhouse, Neurodevelopmental Specialist, onto the podcast to provide her expertise on two of the assessment tools used in the diagnosis of Autism. Emma is a trainer in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2 (ADOS-2) and Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R). She also runs workshops in ASD and ADHD. We explore some of the reasons behind why an assessment may be suggested for someone, the assessments themselves and touch upon the importance of routines. Emma can be found on twitter (@emmawoodhouse40).
Other episodes in the series include
Autism and Occupational Therapy Autism & Me - Lived Experience with Rees Finlay &Daniel Grice Camouflaging & Autism - Lived Experience With Ben Jones Cultural Perspectives on Autism Females & AutismIf you want to share your thoughts and opinions on what you hear, you can contact me via twitter (@ot_chill) Instagram (otandchill) and email (otandchill@gmail.com)
If you would like to me a guest on the podcast, please drop me an email too on the address above.
Episode 12 - Attachment Styles with Lydia Guthrie
The way we respond to people around us on all levels is very important in building relationships. Understanding of attachment styles and strategies when working with people may help us develop better responses to during our practice. I was very fortunate to be joined by Lydia Guthrie (Twitter: @Lydia_Guthrie), a trainer in attachment and relationship styles who is also training to be a systemic psychotherapist
The link below is a book (Raising Parents: Attachment, Representation, and Treatment by Patricia M. Crittenden) recommendation by Lydia if you would like to find out more about attachment styles.
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Episode 11 - L . O . V . E - Lets Talk About Race #BLACKLIVESMATTER
We are in the midst of racial tension across the world due the death of a Black man called George Floyd. This has raised many questions around race and further given voice to the Black Lives Matter movement. I wanted to get the thoughts and feelings from fellow Black and People of Colour Occupational Therapists to begin the discussion about how we can increase diversity in the profession. I would like to say a BIG THANK you to all the OTs who shared thier views. If you would like to read the article pointed out by Mish (Relational Activism), please find the link below. If you would like to continue the conversation online, please tag me @OT_Chill on Twitter or "OTandChill" on instagram.
https://ssir.org/articles/entry/becoming_unstuck_with_relational_activism
I am hoping to organise a Zoom meeting of black and people of colour Occupational Therapists to gather some ideas about how we can talk about race within the profession, increase representation and make suggestions to the RCOT to hopefully take forward. If would like to join this meeting, please drop me a DM via Twitter or Instagram (handles above) or email me at otandchill@gmail.com.
Episode 10 - Student Life & Pandemic - Chilling With Alex
OT Chilling With Bailey
Episode 9 - Life Experience & Occupational Therapy
In this episode, I caught up with an Occupational Therapist who has previously engaged in occupations which could be viewed by society as anti-social and not health promotion. He found his way into Occupational Therapy which then gave him an understanding of why he perhaps engaged in those occupations. We discuss what impact engaging in those occupations had on him and how it influences him and his professional practice.
Episode 8 - Stalking - A Meaningful Occupation?
We often work with individuals presenting with complex needs but regardless of this, we as Occupational Therapist need to be able to explore all occupations these individuals engage in. Stalking is one such occupation. As part of an innovative project, Occupational Therapist Sam Baker works with perpetrators of stalking. In this episode, Sam discusses his role, the impact stalking can have on occupational functioning and the dark side of occupation amongst many other areas.
Sam Baker can be found on twitter (@thebakerstron). Below is the link to Sam's presentation slides from the RCOT Conference.
https://www.rcot.co.uk/file/3918/download?token=H7M9ZUhi
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Episode 7 - A Conversation With Keith - Service User Consultant & Ex-Prisoner
In this episode, I catch up with a colleague of mine, Keith, who is a service user consultant and also a former prisoner having spent 26 years in prison. We discuss how he spent his time in prison, the impact having his choice taken away had on him and how he managed the transition coming out of prison after a long period of time. Keith also offers some advice to healthcare professionals about working with service users. If you have any questions for Keith or any comments about this this episode, please do not hesitate to contact me via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or email me at otandchill@gmail.com. Same applies to if you would like to be a guest or have ideas of topics you would like discussed on the podcast, please do not hesitate to contact me. Hope you enjoy this episode and share it with friends and colleagues.
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Episode 6 - Jane Moseley & Catherine Rodgers - High Intensity User Workers
Episode 6 - Jane Moseley & Catherine Rodgers - High Intensity User.
In this episode, I am joined by two Occupational Therapist Jane Moseley (@janiemoseley) and Catherine Rodgers (CathRodgers13) to talk about their roles as High Intensity User workers. High Intensity User is the name given to individuals who are identified as a frequent visitor to accident and emergency. I am always interested in hearing from occupational therapist who are working in non-traditional roles but are still using their vast knowledge of occupational therapy to influence their practice. Talking about experience, Jane and Catherine have 50 years combined which is amazing and from the conversation we had appears to strongly align them to the roles they are currently in. More information about their roles can be found at "https://www.england.nhs.uk/rightcare/workstreams/high-intensity-user-programme/" or contact Jane or Catherine on their twitter handles.
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