Our guest this week, Daniel Smilovitch, completed his Master's in Occupational Therapy (OT) at McGill University and is finishing up his first year as a professional in the field. He weaves a compelling narrative, taknig us back to his humble beginnings in a barebones basement rat lab, through the intensive, hands-on program in OT, and finally to a day in the life of a working occupational therapist. So fasten your diapers, cause we're about to make a g'day out of bidet!
Whether you're an undergraduate student curious about research or a career in OT, or a regular listener of the show excited to jump back in after an extended hiatus, or or anything in between, this chat is sure to entertain and to inform. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
THE MENU:
ACADEMIC PATH (0 - 35) Schmoozing Psychology Background The Rat Lab Semi-Natural Environments A Turning Point S/O Joe Inhaber (Episode 56) A Desire for Change Demographics of OT The CASPER Test Career Crossroads: The Bird Problems Problem The Butterly Effect Community, Compassion and Communication
WHAT IS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY? (35 - 51) "How do we get people to do the things that they want to do?" Branches of OT (1/2) Autonomy and Independence PEO: The DSM of OT Task Breakdown Interacting Factors "They've tried to make me go to rehab..." ADLs and IADLs Equipment Branches of OT (2/2) Internships x4 OT RESEARCH (51 - 1:03) The Cognitive Stimulation Toolkit Brain Games and Wii Games Tailored Research, World Cafes & OT-ception Context, Parameters & the Validity of Research ON THE JOB (1:03-1:15) The OT's Interdisciplinary Team The PT-OT Bifecta Imposter Syndrome Dreams of Expertise Sensation, Mirror Therapy, Dysphasia THE CLOSER (1:15 - End) Your Role with a capital "R" The Plea
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