In this episode, we will be learning about Occupational Therapy in community-based settings and more. You will hear from the professional experiences of Patricia Motus, OTR/L, RYT a Filipina-American occupational therapist, a native New Yorker and a registered yoga teacher with 20 years of direct care experience working in community-based mental health programs in New York City focused on serving those impacted by trauma, domestic violence, homelessness, lack of access and resources, and individuals diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, and co-existing health conditions.  Patricia’s clinical experience includes work with clients with mental health concerns in a variety of settings, models and programs such as hospitals, vocational rehabilitation settings, homeless and domestic violence shelters and programs, sheltered workshops, the school-based settings, adult and geriatric home care services, group homes, and other supported residential settings.  Her experience and passion also extends to academia where she is currently an Adjunct Instructor at Stanbridge University’s OTA program and teaches weekly healing yoga classes at Wholistic Transitions, her Holistic OT Private Practice. 

Show Key Points:

·      Patricia gives us a glimpse of her background and interests

·      Patricia describes The Uncommon OT work that she has done over the years, the settings and populations she served

·      Patricia acknowledges and names OT pioneers in each setting

·      Patricia describes how each position led to the other

·      Patricia describes OT treatment activities and types of groups

·      Patricia discusses what she’s taken away from each position

·      Patricia discusses the thriving OT internship program 

RESOURCE LIST:

[email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-motus-otr-l-ryt-a26a999/

Website: www.transitionsot.com

Facebook: Transitions OT

Twitter: transitionsOT

IG: @transitionsot

United Cerebral Palsy

https://www.adaptcommunitynetwork.org/

Mount Sinai Medical Center https://www.mountsinai.org/care/occupational-health/services-programs/patient-services/careers-vocational-services

New York Presbyterian Hospital

https://www.nyp.org/psychiatry

Barrier Free Living https://www.bflnyc.org/

Village Care https://www.villagecare.org/

Project Renewal https://www.projectrenewal.org/how-we-innovate-occupational-therapy

Stanbridge University https://www.stanbridge.edu/

Wholistic Transitions www.wholistic-transitions.com 

Therapeutic Play Foundation https://www.therapeuticplayfoundation.org/mommy-matters.html

As always, I welcome any feedback from all of you or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at [email protected] or DM via Instagram @transitionsot

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