The OT Retreat UK

02/08/2025

A little birdie told me that the OT Retreat WhatsApp is now live for this years attendees.

I’m probably going to end up with over 100 photos of this baby Robin whose been right at my feet the last 15 mins ❤️

31/07/2025

Calling all Retreat attendees. Will be circulating an email to alert you to start up of this years WhatsApp group this Saturday a.m. we have 27 attendees and several on waiting list now
Please wait til list is fully compiled on WhatsApp otherwise some people may not see introductions 😊
Not long now, excitement building ! 🤗

29/05/2025

With Power of Positivity – I've just earned their Shining Light badge!🎉

The Retreat is now full but always worth popping name on wait list if you missed the opportunity

22/05/2025

Just to let you know, we are starting a wait list for this years Retreat now. We do get occasional late cancellations so just get in touch if you’d really like to come ! 🙂

17/05/2025

We’ve been on the go since 6:15 so Mayla is now a tired little pup !

07/05/2025

Always in awe of Kelly’s knowledge, skills and presence !

With Kelly Mahler – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉

06/05/2025

📣Have you received your OT Retreat information pack ? We’re getting so excited as the Retreat approaches, such a fab planning team/presenters who are all past attendees and amazing OTs !

Please get in touch if you haven’t . We still have a few places left, early bird rate till
23.05

Check your calendar and Come and join us ! We’d love to meet you 🤗

23/04/2025

Just to say, we’re working hard to produce OT Retreat information pack for this years theme based on Wilcocks model of Being, Doing, Becoming, Belonging. We’re excited with how it’s starting to shape up, the creative juices are flowing with our fabulous planning team !

Due to the delay, for those not yet booked, the early bird rate will be extended to 23.05.2025.

Coming soon, pop the date in your diary :7th -10th September, Wo wo camp, East Sussex

Enquiries: theotretreatuk@gmail.com

12/04/2025

‘Being, Doing, Belonging, Becoming’ - Wilcocks Model

The OT Retreat team are fabulous and I’m buzzing, inspired and very grateful following our first meeting. 🥳I’ll introduce Sarah, Amy, Emma, Angela, Pilar and Lucy to you shortly, they are all previous attendees.

For those of you who have signed up, hoping to get the Retreat pack to you next weekend. Payments are now due.

We still have spaces available ( capped at 25 so don’t leave it long ! ). Early bird rates are extended til mid May. Phased payments are available, just ask

If you’re thinking about coming and have questions, pop them below or get in touch : theotretreatuk@gmail.com

Many OTs do self fund but if you’re wanting to put a case for time off, funding, a few tips :
Read the intro to model in pack, think about HCPC standards, see how many you could tick !
Look at employer info
What do you need to restore or sustain well-being, work life balance ?
Diagnosed/self identifying as neurodivergent ? - we have an Affinity group which is so rich in CPD , Belonging, self care, work. It’s also a perfect time to attend with our patient population needs. There is an ongoing WhatsApp group with research links , discussions and support.
Align your objectives from appraisal , match organisational values
Think about your professional development, what would make a difference, what skills and knowledge do you want to develop, what could you bring from Retreat to your service delivery, group work etc.
Offer to do a well-being session for your team

We’re so looking forward to meeting you all !

08/04/2025

pause in Nature - Here is an article written by lovely colleague/friend . It’s worth a read if you would like to know more about The OT Retreat

https://publuu.com/flip-book/238994/1112156/page/14

It’s free to subscribe to OT Today, lovely resources .

Welcome to interactive presentation, created with Publuu. Enjoy the reading!

18/03/2025

It’s what we already know

Despite the rising trend of integrating nature and movement into talking therapy, the extent of empirical support remains limited. This study explored the effects of a walk and talk intervention on a...