By Dino Mennillo, Michael Crisci
The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.
We have been on quite a hiatus, however the Integration Station is looking to return for a Fourth Season in the coming weeks. We are previewing this with a brief chat between two of our excellent OTs, Siena and Tyson, who talk on R U OK? Day about supporting the well being of children in tricky period 7-10 years of age.
We look forward to providing more content for you all and giving further insight into the world of OT and how to support your children.
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Maria Aarts is in Australia for the first time in 6 years and joins us for part two of a two part series to discuss the Marte Meo Approach. In part two, Maria outlines the scope of Marte Meo in a variety of settings, her love of cooking, life with 13 siblings and an introduction to Italia Parletta and how Marte Meo is a way of life.
A special thank you to Licensed Marte Meo Supervisor Italia Parletta for organising the interview. For those interested in Marte Meo training in Adelaide, please contact Italia at [email protected]
Some resources were discussed in the episode and have been listed below:
Marte Meo International
https://www.martemeo.com/en/
Inaugural Words Matter Conference
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/psychoanalysis/events/2024/apr/words-matter-impact-and-prevention-childhood-verbal-abuse
Ayres' Sensory Integration Approach
https://www.cl-asi.org
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Maria Aarts is in Australia for the first time in 6 years and joins us for a two part series to discuss the Marte Meo Approach. In part one, Maria discusses the approach, how it came to be and what her training offers others.
A special thank you to Licensed Marte Meo Supervisor Italia Parletta for organising the interview. For those interested in Marte Meo training in Adelaide, please contact Italia at [email protected]
Some resources were discussed in the episode and have been listed below:
Marte Meo International
https://www.martemeo.com/en/
Inaugural Words Matter Conference
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/psychoanalysis/events/2024/apr/words-matter-impact-and-prevention-childhood-verbal-abuse
Ayres' Sensory Integration Approach
https://www.cl-asi.org
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We return for a third season of the Integration Station with Michael hosting music therapist Natalie Oliveri. Natalie gives us an insight into how music therapy supports clients, how to change mood with music and even sings an original song live!
Natalie mentions her business, some research and also an interesting phenomenon, the iso-principle, with the links to these listed below.
Creative Therapy
https://www.creativetherapyadelaide.com.au
The iso-principle
https://www.creativetherapyadelaide.com.au/music-to-alter-your-mood-iso/
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In the season finale, Michael and Dino chat to Becky Blake - tutor, mentor, mother and musician. Having a lived experience of ADHD, Becky discusses the benefits of a brain that is wired differently and how it assists her in her music and teaching.
Becky gives the listeners an insight into her family life growing up in country Australia and how it shaped her interest in music, how ADHD has supported her creativity and the importance of an effective work life balance - including time to entertain others!
Becky's website
https://beckyblake.com.au
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Occupational Therapist and Sleep Specialist Annie O'Connell joins Michael and Dino to discuss how good sleep is one of the biggest factors in quality of life.
In second part of this two-part interview, Annie discusses how the sensory world impacts sleep some other sleep tips, her upcoming sleep training and a sleep quiz.
Some resources discussed by Annie in the episode:
Australian sleep health foundation
https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au
'A clinical Guide to Pediatric Sleep: Diagnosis and Management of Sleep Problems' by Jodi Mindell and Judith Owens
https://www.amazon.com/Clinical-Guide-Pediatric-Sleep-Management/dp/1451193009/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1678507322&refinements=p_27%3AJodi+A.+Mindell%3BJudith+A.+Owens&s=books&sr=1-1
Podcast: Why we sleep by Matthew walker
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WtITGcwwZYQZHVJGciMJp
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Occupational Therapist and Sleep Specialist Annie O'Connell joins Michael and Dino to discuss how good sleep is one of the biggest factors in quality of life.
In the first part of this two-part interview, Annie discusses the three main components of sleep, explains melatonin and it's role in sleep, how waterbeds led her to specialise in sleep and answers the most important question, how good are siestas?!
Some resources discussed by Annie in the episode:
Australian sleep health foundation
https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au
'A clinical Guide to Pediatric Sleep: Diagnosis and Management of Sleep Problems' by Jodi Mindell and Judith Owens
https://www.amazon.com/Clinical-Guide-Pediatric-Sleep-Management/dp/1451193009/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1678507322&refinements=p_27%3AJodi+A.+Mindell%3BJudith+A.+Owens&s=books&sr=1-1
Podcast: Why we sleep by Matthew walker
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WtITGcwwZYQZHVJGciMJp
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Nutritional Biochemist, Dr Libby Weaver, joins Michael and Dino to discuss her approach to health, food and wellbeing.
Libby discusses her three pillared approach exploring the interplay between nutrition, emotions and biochemistry. Libby also enlightens us on her family history and how she got into nutrition, her research on the gut and children with ASD, the role language can have on food choices, what are 'healthiest' fast food options and how hot chips are the best guilty pleasure!
Dr Libby's website
https://www.drlibby.com/about-dr-libby/
Bio Blends
https://www.bioblends.com
Shake off Sugar
https://shop.drlibby.com/go/shake-off-sugar?v=13b249c5dfa9
Dr Weaver's reference list (for interested readers)
https://www.drlibby.com/additional-references/
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Dr Melaine Turner, or Mel to her clients, is a one of Adelaide's few Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists. I the first part, Mel discusses more about her personal life and her time leading up to medicine. In this second part with Mel, she discusses more about her clinical work, the concerns over screen time use trends, challenges facing children in guardianship care and the process involved in supporting the transition from adolescent to adult psychiatry.
Dr Turner's Practice
https://mcpp.com.au
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In this episode Michael and Dino are joined by counsellor Alana Lenart. Alana reveals how she moved from her long career in aviation to counselling as a result of her lived experience with her autistic son.
Alana discusses her journey and how counselling has allowed her to support families in ways she felt were missing when she was going through a similar experience. Alana has collaborated with Emily Bourke (Assistant Minister for Autism) and has advocated for families of neurodiverse children within Adelaide and rurally.
Alana's story gives incredible insight into how life experiences can shape and reshape a person
https://www.alanalenart.com.au
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The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.