Introducing Season 3- this is a limited series focused on the basics of parenting. Speaking to Occupational Therapists and other experts in the field we will address areas such as feeding, toileting, sleep, communication, play and parenting children with additional needs. Hit follow to make sure you get your weekly update!

With a wealth of clinical experience spanning mental health and primary care services, Claire's journey into management in late 2023 marks a significant career milestone.

In this episode, Claire shares insights from her transition from hands-on clinical practice to strategic leadership within a hospital setting.

Delving into her passion for evidence-based interventions, Claire reveals the pivotal role of occupational therapy in facilitating the transition from institutional to independent living, drawing from her PhD research completed in 2020.

For anyone who is interested in the process of undertaking a PhD, Claire shares some top tips on how to approach this.

Yvonne Pennisi is an impassioned Occupational Therapy lecturer in University College Cork.

Jen, Emer, and Aideen discuss menopause and its impact on women. Emer, an Irish Occupational Therapist who specialises in menopause, shares her journey into this field, starting with a project in university. She highlights the lack of understanding and attention given to menopause and emphasises the need for more focus on this issue. Regardless of areas of practice, Occupational Therapists who are working with women or people assigned female at birth need to be aware of their role in supporting individuals experiencing menopause.

Find Emer at https://www.the-meno-ot.ie/

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