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Rebecca Ray Hodgson, a dedicated occupational therapist based in New Zealand, is a professional who works closely with neurodivergent and chronically ill adults. Rebecca brings her personal lived experience into the discussion, sharing invaluable insights into the nuanced world of rest.

Rebecca passionately unpacks the misconceptions surrounding rest in modern society and provides an in-depth analysis of the essential types of rest we often overlook. We dive into the societal pressures of self-care and the ways in which rest is misconstrued as a luxury, rather than a necessity.

In this episode you'll hear about:

• Rebecca Ray Hodgson's Background
• Modern Society's Misconceptions About Rest
• Reframing the Concept of Rest
• Types of Rest According to Rebecca's Model
• Spiritual Rest
• Physical Rest
• Cognitive Rest
• Emotional Rest
• The Importance of Rest and Self-Care
• Practical Strategies for Incorporating Rest

Links and Resources From Today's Show

• Why Should I Seek Occupational Therapy?
• Different Kinds Of Rest - Chronic Resilience
• Resources Shop- Chronic Resilience: Lived Experience Occupational Therapy
• Keep A Balance Between Work, Play, Rest & Sleep- Saimaalife
• Chronic Resilient OT Website
• Episode 13: Beyond the Five Senses: Understanding Your Child's Interoceptive World with Cara Kosinski
• Episode 14: Outdoor Activities to Develop Interoception in Children with Guest Caroline Santangelo
• Episode 19: Understanding Screen Time Effects on Children's Development and Relationships
• Episode 28: Risky Play: Understanding the Benefits and Strategies for Safe Child Development
• Episode 30: Sensory Processing and Co-Regulation: Insights for Parents
• Episode 32: Homeschooling During Crisis: Finding Balance with Self Care and Family Support
• Connect with Sarah on Instagram

Connect with our Guest, Rebecca Rae-Hodgson

Rebecca, otherwise known as The Chronically Resilient OT, is a neurodivergent and chronically ill Occupational Therapist. She combines her clinical knowledge and lived experience to support neurodivergent and chronically ill clients in private practice and is passionate about educating other health professionals to improve care for a larger number of people.

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