From Observation to Taking the Lead - OTA Fieldwork: Part 2 of 4 - a podcast by Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L

EJ, Chantal, and Sarah discuss:

• How they feel after completing 3 weeks of fieldwork
• Shifting from observing to leading their own groups
• Distinguishing OTs unique value in mental health services
• What to do when your treatment plan backfires?
• Therapeutic use of self
• Learning to read the patients
• Daily and momentary goals
• How their days are structured
• Differences in supervision
• The emotional toll of working in mental health
• The role of our own biases
• Changes in responsibilities expected in the next few weeks of fieldwork
• Advice for students going into fieldwork

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