Mind to Function
Mind to Function Blog dives into the world of mental health, cognition and functioning with a occupational therapy focused lens
- 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
- Behind that “Simple Task”: What Occupational Therapy Can Look Like in Mental Health
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Written by Wieteke Idzerda, Occupational Therapist, CRT Therapist Life, lately, feels like a pressure cooker. Not the nostalgic kind that whistles softly on a Sunday afternoon, but the kind that sits heavy on the stove — sealed tight, heat building, no obvious release valve. Every role I carry adds another degree: mother, partner, friend, professional,…
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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…
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