In this episode, Lauren and I reconnect and chat about the many phases of becoming an occupational therapy practitioner.

This episode covers advice/perspectives for prospective OT students, current OT students, and new grad occupational therapists like myself... as well as conversations about school-based OT, applying for jobs, and CEUs & much more!

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Timestamps:

(1:28) Lauren’s Occupational Therapy Story

(3:34) What experiences led you to practicing in school-based OT?

(6:20) What was the job search like for you as a new grad OT? | JOB HUNTING IN 2020?

(10:21) What advice would you give to someone starting their first new grad OT job this Monday?

(12:13) What does a typical day look like for you as a school-based occupational therapist?

(14:14) Managing Documentation

(15:55) Favorite interventions/activities as a school-based OT

(18:32) What are some of your favorite aspects of the job, with your role as an occupational therapist?

(19:45) What does your OT future look like?

(21:19) How does it feel to be an occupational therapist with 4 years of experience?

(23:06) Continuing ED

(25:02) What would you tell someone who is interested In OT?

(26:55) What would you tell someone who was accepted to OT school and starting their program soon?

(28:18) Lauren's message to students currently in their fieldwork 2 placement

(30:00) Giving Lauren flowers!

(31:40) Tackling imposter syndrome & difficult times as an OT student

(33:51) **BONUS** Lightning Round

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