Mind to Function
Mind and Function dives deeper into the world of mental health, cognition and functioning with a occupational therapy focused lens
- Behind that “Simple Task”: What Occupational Therapy Can Look Like in Mental Health
- In the Christmas Spirit: Elf on the Shelf Through an Occupational Therapy Lens
- Occupational Therapy and Cognitive Interventions in Mental Health: What Progress Can Really Look Like
- Functional Cognition in Mental Health: An Occupational Therapy Lens
- A Decade of Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT) in Aotearoa New Zealand: Specialist Mental Health Services
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By Wieteke Idzerda, Occupational Therapist, CRT Therapist Over the years, I’ve lost count of how many times colleagues have jokingly said, “you’re such an OT,” when I bring baking into the office, or cut flowers from my garden, or when I mention a current arts and crafts project I’m working on. It’s an understandable leap:…
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By Wieteke Idzerda, Occupational Therapist Each December, homes around the world welcome a small but mischievous visitor: the Elf on the Shelf. While often seen as a fun holiday tradition (or a creative challenge for adults!), Elf on the Shelf actually taps into many core occupational therapy (OT) principles that support children’s development, participation, and…