Wild at Heart Occupational Therapy

04/15/2025

If you have an hour of time this evening (6:30-7:30), please join me and other curious parents to talk about dysregulation/co-regulation and what you can do to help yourself, your kids and your family!

Reminder that Jasmin Richter, OT, will be giving a presentation tonight at 6:30pm here at our office. If you are interested, please call the office 306-682-1455 or email selingerl.hdcs@gmail.com.

01/23/2024

The information in this post is SO important!!

Just this week, I have recommended 2 children be seen by an optometrist and then assessed for vision therapy because of the way their eyes and vision are not working great for them. This had never been discussed before me seeing them!

Did you know an OT does some vision related stuff too??! The way we move our body is so tightly connected with our vision system! Many activity performance challenges can be related to difficulties in the vision system!

01/08/2024

Did you know?!

I spend one week every month providing occupational therapy support to children in La Ronge and many surrounding northern communities through the Children North Early Childhood Intervention Program! Sometimes they’re sneaky (but with consent) and take a picture during therapy sessions!

Therapy sessions are a source of joy, and Jessiah's recent tic tac toe game with Jasmine, our occupational therapist, is no exception. This engaging game boosts developmental growth in many areas, including predictability, problem-solving, hand-eye coordination, turn-taking, and strategizing. Playing tic tac toe during therapy turns learning into an interactive and enjoyable experience.

10/04/2023

October 4, 2023 marks TWO YEARS of Wild at Heart Occupational Therapy being a living and breathing business!

How is that even possible?!

I have so much to reflect on and to feel so incredibly grateful for.

Number 1 - I feel massive gratitude toward every single parent, grandparent, caregiver, auntie, uncle or sibling that has walked through my variety of doors to help support a young person in their life. You have put your trust into me and my child-led, play based approach to supporting your child’s development. Being a part of so many families’ lives fills my cup right to the top, every single day. I opened my business doors for you and I am so honoured to continue to hold that door open for anyone needing a helping hand.

Number 2 - Jumping into a private practice has proven to be a brave act for me! But I could not (and likely would not) have done it without the unwavering support I’ve received from my husband, my kids (even when they groan every time I buy a new toy “for my work” and not for them 🤣), from my extended family and my entrepreneur friends. I have leaned on a group of special OT/SLP/Psych colleagues to over-think, sometimes problem solve and celebrate all the ups and downs of being a therapist and a business owner all at the same time.

The community of Humboldt has helped to lift me up so I can continue to lift you up. Thank you for being with me for these last two years! I’m looking forward to putting up a few more anniversary markers in the future! 🤍🤍

10/03/2023

Kristin Ochitwa of Holding Space Counselling & Therapies and I work in the same office building, share an office wall and many of the same values to serve our clients the best we can. We also apparently dress identically on occasion!! 😂 We call this the cozy, comfort work uniform that allows us to be ourselves while giving everything we've got to our clients.

This beautiful little Tuesday morning moment with Kristin inspired my first OT Month information post to help describe occupational therapy.

Occupational Therapy is "trans-disciplinary". WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?! The term is overly-complex, the explanation is not.

In the most simple of words - it means that occupational therapists draw on knowledge and expertise from different disciplines to address the unique needs and challenges of individuals in a holistic manner.

OTs are well-informed health care professionals. We are educated to be this way. We explore all avenues of the human experience. This let's me get to know you while considering ALL of the parts of life that make you, YOU.

In trans-disciplinary occupational therapy, collaboration with other healthcare professionals is common. OTs often work alongside physicians, nurses, speech therapists, physical therapists, social workers, and educators, among others, to provide comprehensive care. This collaborative approach ensures that clients receive well-rounded support that addresses all aspects of their well-being.

Connecting with other clinicians (OTs and everyone else!) and integrating their knowledge and view point into my practice is one of my most favourite parts. Being "trans-disciplinary" makes me a versatile, responsive, client-centered and truly "holistic" clinician, and that is a hallmark of being a world class OT!

So now you know!

10/02/2023

October is Occupational Therapy month in Canada!

My profession gets a WHOLE MONTH to share about our chosen careers, to describe what we do (which is universally known to be a difficult task!) and to advocate for our tiny, but mighty, profession.

My goal is to share at least 5 facts about occupational therapy that my audience might find interesting.

1 month, 5 facts, 5 social media posts… can I do it?! 😅

09/07/2023

I’m such a sporadic sharer on my social media platforms! 🫣

But when I do post, it’s usually about something pretty great!

Since creating my own business almost TWO full years ago, I’ve wanted to finish my website. There’s something about having your own URL that feels really official!

So, with a loud flourish! ✨📣✨

I present to you my official WEBSITE!! My little chunk of the internet that says “I am (and have always been) an official business with a mission, a vision and a purpose in mind”!

Please click the link to drive some activity to my site so the Google gods keep me at the top of your search results when you’re looking for “occupational therapy Humboldt”.

☺️😍

www.wildatheartOT.ca

07/13/2023

Erin and I share space, share ideas, and apparently share wardrobes and photo poses! 🤪 We LOVE working in the same office!

07/05/2023

“I’m going to leave this here because I might become famous one day.” - 6 year old OT client

I hope you all find the same “I’m gonna be famous one day” confidence, like my client has! 😍

01/02/2023

✨CLINIC UPDATE!!✨

I had promised an exciting update for last week, but I was on holiday time and got sidetracked! 😉

But here it is!!

Wild at Heart Occupational Therapy has MOVED!

I am now located at 512 7th Street in Humboldt, SK!! 🥳

Inside this building is a collection of private service providers - a Speech and Language Pathologist, a Registered Social Worker, a Massage Therapist and now ME! an Occupational Therapist!!

My services are the same as before and I continue to operate individually from the other practitioners in the building.

I am so thankful and grateful to have shared my previous clinic space with Amanda (Metamorphosis Counselling). I know most of my clients LOVED coming to “my house” as that is how the environment felt - cozy, inviting and homey. I know you’ll feel just as comfy and welcome here in the new building.

Contact me via email at wildheartOT@gmail.com if you are looking for occupational therapy support for you and your child/children!

12/23/2022

✨✨HOLIDAY UPDATE!✨✨

It’s the holidays and time for me to take a little break!

I’ll be back January 6, 2023!

I’m looking forward to seeing you then!

Happy Holidays! 🤍🤍

12/09/2022

Visiting Santa is a very overwhelming experience for many children (and adults, too!)

The Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery is offering a sensitive Santa experience for anyone that prefers a more mild sensory experience.

This is a great way to introduce your child to the idea of Santa being “real”. But remember - a child’s boundaries are important to respect. Looking from a distance is acceptable! 🙂

The Humboldt Museum is hosting a Sensitive Santa on Saturday, December 10th from noon to 1:00 p.m. Please phone 306-682-5226 or email info@humboldtmuseum.ca to book a spot. Must book before 5pm on Friday, December 9th.

The focus is on limiting sensory overload for children, including more time to get used to the Museum, a longer time with Santa, quieter "Ho ho hos," and no extra sounds, lights, or smells.