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Exploring Occupational Therapy: A Free Webinar Series on Key Areas of Practice

Exploring Occupational Therapy: A Free Webinar Series on Key Areas of Practice

Exploring Occupational Therapy: A Free Webinar Series on Key Areas of Practice

Free
The instructors
Annie Pettorelli (View bio)
Karina Jackson (View bio)
Ruth Goldeen (View bio)
Bronnie Lennox Thompson (View bio)

Overview

Are you an occupational therapist or healthcare practitioner eager to deepen your understanding of diverse areas within the field of occupational therapy? Join us for our comprehensive and engaging free OT 101 webinar series, "Exploring Occupational Therapy: A Free Introductory Webinar Series on Key Areas of Practice."

This series is designed to provide an in-depth introduction to various occupational therapy specialties, helping you expand your knowledge, enhance your skills, and discover new areas of interest. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, these webinars will offer valuable insights and practical tips across multiple practice domains.


What to Expect

  • Diverse Topics: Each session will focus on a specific area of occupational therapy, from pediatric interventions to oncology care and mental health.
  • Expert Speakers: Hear from experienced practitioners and thought leaders who will share their knowledge, real-world experiences, and best practices.
  • Interactive Learning: Participate in live Q&A sessions, case discussions, and interactive elements designed to enhance your learning experience.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow professionals and expand your professional network.


Why Attend?

  • Broaden Your Expertise: Gain a comprehensive overview of different practice areas to help you identify new opportunities and enhance your current practice.
  • Stay Informed: Keep up with the latest trends, techniques, and innovations in the field of occupational therapy.
  • Earn Continuing Education: Enhance your professional development with valuable knowledge and skills applicable to your practice.

Don’t miss out on this chance to explore the vast and dynamic field of occupational therapy. Register today to secure your spot in this enriching series and take a step towards expanding your professional horizons!


Live Stream on YouTube

If you can't join live, don't worry! We will stream the live webinar to our YouTube channel and leave it up for 48 hours after the live webinar. You can subscribe to Embodia's YouTube channel here.

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The instructors
Annie Pettorelli
OT
Coming soon!
Karina Jackson
OT
Hello! I’m Karina Jackson, an occupational therapist based in Montreal, Quebec, with over six years of clinical experience. I earned my Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from McGill University in 2017 and have been practicing in both public and private settings ever since. My specialties include pelvic floor therapy, where I assess and treat conditions such as vaginismus, dyspareunia, urinary issues (like incontinence and urgency), and endometriosis. In addition, I provide hand therapy aimed at restoring upper extremity function to ensure a safe return to daily activities. I work with individuals recovering from hand or wrist injuries, surgeries, or those dealing with acute or chronic pain, including tendinitis, De Quervain’s syndrome, trigger finger, fractures, and tendon ruptures. My holistic approach to rehabilitation emphasizes empowering you with knowledge about your body. I prioritize understanding your unique challenges and needs, integrating various treatment strategies to support your recovery from both pelvic floor issues and hand injuries.
Ruth Goldeen
OTR/L, M.Ed., PYT

Ruth Goldeen, OTR/L, M.Ed., PYT, has been an out-patient pediatric occupational therapist at UVA (University of Virginia), for 36 years. She studied OT at University of Pennsylvania, and completed a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (with a Special Needs emphasis) at UVA. Other trainings includes Yoga Teacher training, certification in Medical Therapeutic Yoga, and a variety of specialty trainings in OT and Children’s Yoga. She has taught Children’s Yoga to children with and without special needs for 20+ years. Ruth has created a YouTube series (kidsyogabyruth) of three 15 minute Yoga vignettes for Children with (or without) Autism – which has been translated into Vietnamese, Spanish and Chinese.

Ruth loves sharing the fun and creativity of yoga with children-and will share some of the many ways to use yoga when working towards OT goals!

Bronnie Lennox Thompson
Registered NZ Occupational Therapist/Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau, DipOT, MSc(Psych), PhD

Dr Lennox Thompson leads the Postgraduate Programmes in Pain and Pain Management at University of Otago, based in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Dr Lennox Thompson’s clinical background is occupational therapy and psychology, and her clinical and research focus is on supported pain self-management in daily life. She was awarded her PhD in 2015, investigating living well with chronic pain. Her primary academic work is teaching an interprofessional approach to pain and pain management to clinicians from a diverse range of clinical backgrounds. She was awarded the University of Otago Teaching Excellence Award in 2022.

Her current research projects include co-developing a self-help intervention to reduce pain and anxiety in women undergoing minor gynaecological procedures; early diagnosis and management of complex regional pain syndrome in the upper limb; experiences of living well in people with complex regional pain syndrome; a consumer-led pain self-management programme; and experiences and impact on attitudes towards pain from exposure to a cold pressor test in undergraduate medical students.

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