What if the key to better client outcomes isn't doing more, but integrating better?

This episode launches a new ongoing series on integration and how we work alongside rehab assistants at Abilities.

In this first conversation, I'm sharing how our rehabilitation assistant model began and the core belief behind it: that great care is a team sport. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://abilitiesrehabilitation.com/110

What does it take to build a sustainable caseload that supports your clients' growth without draining your own energy? As the busy season ramps up, many clinicians find themselves caught between serving more families and wondering how long they can maintain the pace.

Designing a sustainable clinical practice isn't about pushing harder or finding better self-care hacks. Through working with clinicians at Abilities, I've noticed three specific things that thriving clinicians do differently.

Whether you're brand new to the field or have been practicing for years, these approaches can help you shape a caseload that supports both excellent client outcomes and your own professional longevity.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://abilitiesrehabilitation.com/109

In this episode, I'm diving into a topic that can truly elevate your therapy sessions: engagement.

Engagement isn't just a "nice-to-have." It's foundational for ensuring therapy sticks, clients learn, and outcomes improve.

After spending the summer focusing on this very theme at Abilities, I'm sharing the three engagement hacks that can transform your sessions in five minutes or less. Tune in to discover the powerful tools that can make a huge difference in how engaged your clients are, and ultimately, in the outcomes you're able to achieve together.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://abilitiesrehabilitation.com/108

In this episode, I'm inviting you to take a look behind the scenes at Abilities and discover what you might not immediately notice.

It's not just about the logistics or the day-to-day operations – it's about the values that shape everything we do. If you've ever wondered what makes our approach to care unique, this episode will give you a taste of the spirit that defines us.

Tune in this week to hear how we've built a culture of autonomy and collaboration where both clinicians and clients truly flourish.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://abilitiesrehabilitation.com/107

The integration of artificial intelligence into healthcare sparks both excitement and apprehension among clinicians. Three soon-to-be occupational therapists from UBC discovered through their capstone research that while patients approach AI with inherent skepticism, they're surprisingly willing to explore its potential.

Their findings reveal a fascinating paradox: patients feel more comfortable discussing sensitive topics like incontinence or finances with AI, yet deeply value the human connection only a clinician can provide.

In this conversation with Kayla Williams, Heather Cathcart, and Savannah Grasza, we explore their groundbreaking research on AI assessment tools in occupational therapy.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://abilitiesrehabilitation.com/106

If you want to deliver high-quality care as a clinician, a comprehensive rehabilitation assistant model is critical. The healthcare landscape is evolving rapidly, with therapists facing burnout, clients needing greater access to care, and funding models constantly changing.

At Abilities, our rehabilitation assistant model isn't just about delegation. It's about creating a sustainable, team-based approach that maximizes impact while maintaining quality care.

Tune in today as I share our three-bucket quality framework that forms the foundation of our rehab assistant model here at Abilities.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://abilitiesrehabilitation.com/105

Have you ever felt that disconnect between what you learn in school and how things actually work in the real world?

This gap between theory and practice is something many healthcare professionals experience, especially during those crucial transition periods from student to clinician.

In today's episode, I chat with two soon-to-be occupational therapists who have thoughtfully navigated this very challenge. Emma Pederson and Sophia Choinicki, both former rehabilitation assistants at Abilities and current Master's of Occupational Therapy students at UBC, join me to discuss their journey. They recently authored an article in OT Now about applying theoretical frameworks to clinical placements – a topic that resonates with clinicians at all stages of their careers.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://abilitiesrehabilitation.com/104

Have you ever found yourself avoiding an important task at work, only to feel guilty about it later?

Rather than seeing it as a character flaw or something to feel ashamed about, I've come to understand procrastination as valuable feedback from our minds.

In this episode, I'm sharing my evolved understanding of procrastination and giving you practical strategies to respond when you notice yourself putting something off.

I'll show you how to get curious about your procrastination, identify what's really happening, and take meaningful steps forward.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://abilitiesrehabilitation.com/103

Remember learning "stop, drop, and roll" as a kid?

Turns out, this simple strategy isn't just for fire safety - it's also a powerful framework for managing difficult client situations.

Because let's be honest: even though most of our clients are amazing, those challenging interactions can feel like we're literally on fire sometimes, right?

In this week's episode of Clinicians Creating Impact, I share a fresh take on this familiar concept.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://abilitiesrehabilitation.com/102

Are you searching for your dream job but not sure where to start?

In this episode, I share my insider perspective on what makes a candidate truly shine. I reveal the key questions to ask yourself before even starting your job search, the dos and don'ts of the interview process, and how to evaluate an offer beyond just the hourly rate.

Whether you're a new grad or a seasoned clinician looking to make a change, this episode will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the hiring process.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://abilitiesrehabilitation.com/101