Our friend and colleague, Rebecca Austill-Clausen, Occupational Therapist and Reiki Master Teacher, discovered she could communicate with her brother who passed away in 1995, even though she had no psychic or spiritual awareness. Becky kept this discovery quiet for 20 years while gaining the courage to share her journey with the afterlife. She is launching…
Acupressure for Stress and Tension
Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L interviews Deanna Waggy, OTR about “Acupressure for Stress and Tension” on the Healing Connections Podcast episode 40 on 9/17/21. Deanna shares three simple acupressure techniques to help lower stress and tension that can be done day or night, anywhere. Each technique helps to lower the stress response to the relaxation response to…
Mind-Body Practices for Pain
Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L describes how the mind and body are one – our thoughts and emotions can affect the body, and the body can affect the mind. The stress response, known as the “fight, flight, or freeze” response can create or exacerbate tension and pain in the body. The relaxation response, known as the “rest…
Self-Regulation for Children with Meditation
We wish all the students and teachers a wonderful school year! Meditation, mindfulness, breath work, and guided imagery are all techniques that can help lower stress, fear, worry, and improve ability to feel more calm, focused––with a host of many wonderful health benefits. An example of how an occupational therapist can assist with self-regulation, i.e….
Success through Failure
Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L interviews Scarlett V Clark about “Success through Failure” on the Healing Connections Podcast episode 38. Scarlett V Clark is the CEO and founder of the Smart Girl Tribe that is the UK’s #1 female empowerment organization. Scarlett is the author of “The Smart Girls Handbook.” She has worked with UN Women,…
OT Scope with Integrative Health
Occupational Therapy is a holistic profession that blends well with integrative health approaches. Some examples of OT and integrative health include: 1. Preparatory Methods – i.e. breath work, guided imagery, or yoga for stress reduction for ADL’s 2. Occupations – i.e. mindfulness or meditation for pain reduction 3. Activities – i.e. standing yoga poses…
Nature Through An Occupational Lens
The OT Well-Being Summit is in full swing! 12 hours+ of CEU, self-paced with fabulous interviews. Hear from speakers on topics, such as “The Benefits of Nature Through an Occupational Therapy Lens and How to Incorporate it into Your Work” with Bronwyn Paynter, Occupational Therapist. Learn more and register here. Full members of…
Three Tips for Meditation
Three Tips for Meditation Episode 37 – Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L shares “Three Tips for Meditation” on the Healing Connections Podcast on 8/7/21. Emmy shares three tips to help you have a great and successful meditation practice: 1. Select the Environment 2. Select the Focus 3. Let Go of Trying She guides you in a heart…
OT and Integrative Health Mastermind – Begins Oct 5
Facilitator: Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L Dates: Tuesdays, October 5 – November 9, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. CT Location: Zoom Live Video Price: $99 Full Holistic OT members, $159 non-members This is a non-CE group as it is in a group coaching and discussion based model. REGISTER HERE Course Description This six-week Mastermind group will give you…
