What keeps us going?  What drives our clients to succeed?  Why is motivation so important to our work as OT practitioners?  This episode will get you thinking about why we do what we do in OT, and how we can create the most motivating context for our clients.  

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Episode Ten:  OT and Motivation

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Back in 2021....finally!  Feel free to play "Where did you go?" by the Mighty Mighty Bosstones as you wait for this episode to download.  Quick explanation of where I've been and what I did, then a discussion of how best to build the best OT we can, for now and the future!

Back in 2021!

My new rescue Ricky says "I may be just a four-year-old beagle, but even I can tell that this episode is an absolute must listen!" 

I present evidence for OT's role in facilitating pet ownership for a variety of populations and propose a crazy idea.  Please let me know your thoughts and share this episode with all your OT-loving friends!

Pet ownership and OT

This episode has recommendations on setting your New Year's Resolutions in OT.  Whether you're a new student, new faculty, new practitioner, or starting level II fieldwork, there's something here for you!  Thanks for listening and Happy New Year!

Happy OT New Year!

This is the one where I give my take on the entry-level OTD mandate and make an Oran "Juice" Jones reference.  Enjoy!

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The OTD Soapbox Episode

Sometimes OT is all fun and games!  Following up on last episode, this installment of the podcast describes two of my favorite collaborative board games and how to incorporate them into your practice.  Hope you enjoy!

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Episode Ten: OT and Motivation

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