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Why well + balanced OT? I love occupational therapy, but graduate school can be very stressful and challenging! I created this site to share my health + wellness mindset as I navigate the balance between school, work and life. Thank you for visiting!

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Fieldwork I: Home Health

I had my first taste of occupational therapy this past semester during my fieldwork I rotation with home health. I actually very much enjoyed it and I look forward to sharing my experiences with you! I enjoyed learning about the work/life balance and flexibility required for this setting and learned that it helps to beContinue reading “Fieldwork I: Home Health”

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Yay! First year down! Looking forward to our long summer break! I will hopefully be able to post more review content as I get time to go through our material from this past year! #oneyeardownonetogo #motstudent #ewu #occupationaltherapystudent I’m hoping that having these precautions as a quick reference will help you as much as it helped me! #precautions #futureot #gradschoolhelp #occupationaltherapy #otstudent #rehabilitation #therapy I had the opportunity to go back and help out at the pediatric clinic I did my original shadow hours at! Since my husband is currently transitioning out of the Navy, I’m kind of in limbo well he’s getting separated. I reached out to the OT here to ask if I could help out at the clinic and she said yes! So I was able to observe and help out with quite a few kiddos, and I’m looking forward to learning more about sensory play through this experience. We still haven’t taken our pediatric class yet, so everything is still kind of new to me and I’m learning a lot. But hopefully this helps me for next year! I was a photojournalist in the Navy for 6 years before I changed careers and entered occupational therapy. Memorial Day is a reminder of the fine men and women that made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can live free. Thank you to all of my brothers and sisters in arms 💕 Pros:
* Autonomy! It was awesome being able to set your own agenda, as long as you meet your designated clients for the day. 
* You are actually helping clients in their home environment. Unlike the perfectly set-up hospital kitchens and bathrooms with grab bars and modifications, you get to see how the client interacts in their own space and provide the most appropriate recommendations. 
* You can help bridge the gap between being discharged from the hospital and going home. Clients have said that having therapy there to assist can alleviate a lot of that anxiety. My best tip for surviving grad school? Find a positive outlet for stress! Classes can feel overwhelming but having control over your mental wellness provides a better feeling of autonomy and can lessen those stressful feelings. Find an activity you can do that provides some sort of calming and restorative benefit. Here are some evidence-based ideas to get you started. What relaxation activities help you out?

Nice to meet you…

Hi, I’m Amber. Previously a Navy photojournalist, I became a full-time occupational therapy student in 2020. When I’m not spending time with my homework, I love exploring all things occupational therapy, yoga, coffee, hiking, and living a healthy and balanced life!