Mind to Function
Mind to Function Blog dives into the world of mental health, cognition and functioning with a occupational therapy focused lens
- If Cognition Had a User Manual (Written by an OT)
- The Quiet Power of Camping with Children: An Occupational Therapy Perspective on School Holiday Time
- Emerging Leadership in Aotearoa New Zealand Healthcare: Standing Firm in Complexity, Leading with Purpose
- Between Windmills and Pōhutukawa: Culture, Migration, and My Occupational Being
- Seeking Occupational Balance: Inside My Pressure Cooker
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By Wieteke Idzerda, NZ based Occupational Therapist, CRT Therapist If cognition came with a user manual, Occupational Therapists would probably read it cover to cover, highlight important sections, colour-code it, and then immediately lose it under a pile of paperwork and half-finished cups of coffee. Because cognition is complicated. Most people think cognition just means…
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The Quiet Power of Camping with Children: An Occupational Therapy Perspective on School Holiday Time
Written by Wieteke Idzerda, Occupational Therapist and CRT Therapist Having just been camping with our two children, a reflective piece on this topic feels timely. Especially at a time where recently I’ve been particularly reflecting heavily on my own occupational being and how to best find my occupational balance. In a world that often feels…
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Written by Wieteke Idzerda, Occupational Therapist, CRT Therapist Healthcare leadership in Aotearoa New Zealand is evolving rapidly. It sits at the intersection of system reform, growing population needs, workforce pressures, and an increasing commitment to equity—particularly for Māori and underserved communities. Within this shifting landscape, emerging leaders are being asked not just to manage services,…
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Written by Wieteke Idzerda, Occupational Therapist, CRT Therapist For as long as I can remember, I have often found myself reflecting on the invisible threads that shape who we are—not just as people, but as occupational beings. As an occupational therapist, I understand that what we do, how we do it, and why it matters…
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