Complex trauma can impact a person’s daily functioning and quality of life significantly. As an occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I have witnessed firsthand the powerful role of occupational therapy in helping…
As a primary care physician, you are well aware of the increasing prevalence of mental health conditions within our community. One tool in management of mental health conditions is occupational therapy (OT). Many primary care physicians are not aware of…
May is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Awareness Month. Living with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) can present numerous challenges in daily life. EDS is a group of genetic connective tissue disorders that affect collagen, causing joint hypermobility, skin fragility, and other…
The activities of our everyday lives can often provide us with opportunities to pause, reflect, and be mindful. One such activity is gardening, which has been found to have many health benefits, including: Relaxation Reducing stress Soothing anxiety, tension and…
In the face of uncertainty, all we have is the present. Mindfulness is something that most of us have probably heard about by now. It has become more mainstream over recent years, but it’s actually an ancient Buddhist tradition which…