OT4Change in Ballina, New South Wales | Occupational therapist

OT4Change

Locality: Ballina, New South Wales

Phone: +61 425 240 558

Address: 7/92 Tamar Street 2478 Ballina, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.ot4change.com

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24.01.2022 I’m finally fully committed to private practice. I won’t just be seeing people in their homes, they can come to me now. I’ll be working with a fantastic neuropsychologist and registered psychologist. We’re located at suite 7A, 92 Tamar Street, Tamar Village in Ballina, NSW. Find my details at https://www.ot4change.com/

21.01.2022 Effectiveness of anxiety reduction interventions on test anxiety: A comparison of four techniques incorporating sensory modulation. First Published July 22, 2020 Research Article, British Journal of Occupational Therapy https://doi.org/10.1177/0308022620935061... Karen M Keptner, Carolyn Fitzgibbon, Julie O’Sullivan Julie O Sullivan and Carolyn Fitzgibbon from Sensory Modulation Brisbane have been working in partnership with Karen M. Keptner, Assistant Professor of the Occupational Therapy Program at Cleveland State University, on this research. We have pasted the abstract below. Effectiveness of anxiety reduction interventions on test anxiety: A comparison of four techniques incorporating sensory modulation British Journal of Occupational Therapy Karen M Keptner, Carolyn Fitzgibbon, Julie O’Sullivan Abstract Introduction Anxiety is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorders on post-secondary campuses, often brought on by stressors unique to the college environment. Traditional psychological approaches to manage anxiety might focus on breathing techniques and progressive muscle relaxation. However, additional techniques that use specific sensory input to reduce anxiety have not received the same attention in the literature. Method This longitudinal study compared four interventions for state anxiety (deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, an adapted dive reflex, and use of a weighted lap object) in a cohort of professional occupational therapy students. Results This study found that all four interventions significantly reduced state anxiety. The sensory-based interventions of adapted dive reflex and weighted lap object appeared to have a longer duration of impact than the traditional interventions of deep breathing and PMR. Conclusion These results suggest that both traditional and sensory-based approaches may be effective in reducing anxiety before a testing situation.

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15.01.2022 The NDIA's plans to outsource assessments to an independent panel ignores the culturally safe assessment practices that we know uncover previously unidentified ...disability in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Read our media release to learn more: https://synapse.org.au//ndia-plans-doubling-down-on-exclu/ See more

13.01.2022 Great way to calm down when emotions are running high

10.01.2022 I found this on one of my friends feeds, if you find yourself self-isolated, or just stuck at home! These might keep you occupied!! #TheKindnessPandemic

09.01.2022 Medicare will now cover 20 visits a year with an occupational therapist who is registered under the Better Access to Mental Health scheme. http://aboutoccupationaltherapy.com.au/mental-health/

04.01.2022 For the mental health OTs out there. What a great resource this is

03.01.2022 It can happen to anyone. Mental health OTs can help

02.01.2022 The joys of physical occupational therapy

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01.01.2022 What a great way to explain OT to people

01.01.2022 I quite like this graphic (edit: except for the anxiety line)