There is so much out there about trauma therapy that addresses the brain and the body. As if the idea is new. It is only new to you if you believed that talking alone solved the problems that originate from experiencing terror. Every OT knows that you are more than your mind. It is integral…… Continue reading Why OT’s Do a Better Job of Treating Interoceptive Awareness than Psychotherapists
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Are You a Trauma Survivor AND the Parent of a Special Needs Child?
First, let me say that trauma survivors can be among the most loving and active parents I work with as a pediatric occupational therapist. How do I know they are survivors? Some parents share their histories openly, and some aren’t aware of what their actions and words reveal. Occupational therapists that have worked in psychiatry…… Continue reading Are You a Trauma Survivor AND the Parent of a Special Needs Child?