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The Good and Bad Day of OT

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Show Notes

In this New PossibilOTs podcast episode, hosts Mahek Bansal and Larissa Ferrari candidly explore the challenges faced by occupational therapists (OTs), aiming to validate their shared experiences across different levels and settings. They discuss the emotional impact of their profession, detailing what constitutes a “good” or “bad” day, and sharing personal anecdotes about unexpected challenges in sessions, issues outside of your control as an OT, and administrative tasks such as report writing.

Mahek and Larissa offer practical well-being strategies and tips, including seeking support from colleagues, maintaining work-life balance, and embracing flexibility in session planning. With transparency and humour, Mahek and Larissa create a relatable space for OTs to reflect on their professional journey.

Resources

  • Episode Transcript GO
  • The experience and role of mentorship for paediatric occupational therapists: GO
  • Paediatric Occupational Therapists and Occupational Stress: A Scoping Review: GO
  • Professional support in rural New South Wales: Perceptions of new graduate occupational therapists: GO
  • New PossibilOTs course for OTs: GO

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New PossibilOTs

Paediatric Occupational Therapists

This podcast is dedicated to sharing evidence-based clinical conversations with fellow Occupational Therapists, other health clinicians, and parents, with the ultimate goal of supporting the people who support children to upskill, reflect and be inspired.
Each episode of NewPossibilOTs delves into various topics related to paediatric occupational therapy.

We hope to share their experiences engaging in enlightening discussions which highlight common challenges and reflect upon possible solutions to advocate for and support our profession. Whether you are a seasoned Occupational Therapist, an Occupational Therapy Student, a healthcare professional interested in Paediatric development, or a parent seeking expert advice, NewPossibilOTs aims to connect and inspire its audience to promote the best support for children.

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