08/13/2023
For those living with EDS and Dysautonomia or POTS ๐ check this website out - it has a lot of recommendations on different tools to help with managing symptoms.
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08/12/2023
mOTivate minds had a blast at Fargo-Moorhead Pride -pride in the park today!
๐ปseed bombs
โ๐ป๐ซฐ๐ปpaper clip fidgets
๐ซง balloon orbeeze fidgets
๐จ spray painting
Until next year ๐ซถ๐ป
08/11/2023
mOTivate minds will be at Fargo-Moorhead Pride tomorrow!
Come stop and say hi ๐๐ป
A full weekend of music, food and more fun in store.
07/28/2023
Youโre invited to participate in the Itโs a Part ofโฆ art contest! A little perk as well if you win! Please โlikeโ and โshareโ!
Link: http://bit.ly/itsapartofartcontest
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07/13/2023
As CEO, I can't express enough how much mOTivate Minds means to me. In 2020, our journey began as a blog to spread awareness about Occupational Therapists working in mental health. Now, I am doing two DREAM entrepreneurial passions by mentoring/coaching other OTs to get involved in mental health or to BE THE CHANGE by starting their own business.
Secondly, every day in our outpatient practice we get to assist individuals of the community to LIVE their daily lives to the fullest and to NOT BE DEFINED BY A DIAGNOSIS which brings me & my amazing team- immeasurable joy. ๐๐
DID YOU KNOW ๐ that occupational therapy can help us maintain a positive mindset and cope with the daily stresses of life? It's true! By engaging in meaningful activities, we create a sense of purpose, boost self-esteem, and improve overall well-being. ๐ป๐ฑ
At mOTivate Minds, we believe in tailoring our therapy sessions to each individual's unique needs and goals. Whether it's developing coping strategies, improving focus and concentration, or enhancing social skills, our dedicated team is here to make a difference. ๐ค๐ผ
Remember, taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health. So let's break the stigma and prioritize our well-being together! ๐ชโค๏ธ
If you or someone you know could benefit from occupational therapy, reach out to us at mOTivate Minds. Let's embark on a journey of growth, empowerment, and renewed vitality! ๐๐
Thank you Studio Freshly for these stunning photos! You did the DANG THANG!!! We appreciate you๐ธ!
07/12/2023
Sometimes everything just feels likeโฆ too much.
Itโs ok to feel like this, I feel like this too sometimes ๐ซถ๐ป. Life can feel overwhelming normally, let alone when extra things happen. I thought it was the perfect time to start sharing some of my tips which help me as a multiply neurodivergent adult whenever I feel like this. Everyone is different so feel free to comment what helps you!
๐ชซDo the minimum:
Use wipes instead of a shower, stay in your pj's, have big snacks instead of meals, cancel nonessential plans
๐Be kind to yourself & putyourself first
๐Lessen the other demands on you e.G delegate cooking to your partner
๐๐ปSay 'no' or cancel plans if you need to preserve your 'battery'
๐Spend time alone or 'sensory bubble' *see pinned post, stim, use fidget tools and sensory strategies
๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธTake extra rest breaks & prioritise self care
โ๏ธTake your time to make any decisions &use decision making strategies
๐ฑAsk for help. Contact your support network: family, friends, your therapist, dr, crisis team
If youโre looking for specialist one-to-one support for neurodivergent adults and teens 16+ with a professional who is neurodivergent, drop me a DM or visit my website in my bio ๐
07/04/2023
Another reason why interoception is so important!
Have you heard of alexithymia?
Recently i wrote about alexithymia and it's ramifications for our mental health. Since publishing that post, it has come to my attention that many people feel this is an underdiscussed area and weren't sure exactly what it means. So, what is it? Simply put, it means that you can't match up the inter...
07/03/2023
๐Have you started lighting those fireworks yet?๐
For some, all the excitement and noise can be very overwhelming to their sensory system.
Here's a few tips to help those kids through this holiday! ๐บ๐ธ
07/03/2023
It's in your heart.
06/30/2023
Another area of shift for me is ensuring that I have fair self-regulation expectations!!! Bringing back this post to remind us how interoception provides that bridge between self-regulation and co-regulation, so if someone has an unclear inner experience, then expecting self-regulation is neurobiologically unfair.
We always need to consider if a person has the underlying interoceptive awareness that is needed for self-regulation success.
We are all born needing co-regulation; where we depend on caregivers to identify and manage our bodily needs. Co-regulation is not coddling! As we grow and interact with our caregivers and the world around us, we might begin to learn about our interoceptive experiencesโwhat our inner sensations mean for us and how we can change the way our body feels.
In other words, we develop Interoceptive Awarenessโwhich is the bridge between co-regulation and self-regulation.
Therefore IA becomes a crucial consideration that needs to come before any expectations of self-regulation. Build IA and build the bridge needed to move between co-regulation and self-regulation.
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Image Description: An outdoor scene depicting two boulders on either side of a river with a bridge in between. There is grass around the boulders and a blue sky with clouds above them. At the top of the graphic, over the sky, there is a title that reads: Build the IA Bridge from Co-Regulation to self-regulation. On the left boulder, the definition of coregulation is written. On the right boulder, the definition of self-regulation is written. There is a purple bridge between the boulders and over the river representing interoceptive awareness. The definition of interoceptive awareness is written on the bridge.
06/30/2023
mOTivate minds is closed until July 5th!
06/27/2023
My issue with compliance-based methods.
You have assumed that my kid has made an intentional choice to not do the thing. You have assumed that they are entirely capable of doing the thing in this moment, but they have chosen not to. Based on this reasoning, all my kid needs is more rewards offered and more consequences given. Then they will learn to make the โright choiceโ, and just do the thing.
This is so incorrect.
As Dr Ross Greene says, kids do well if they can.
My kid WILL do the thing WHEN HE CAN.
When he doesnโt, itโs probably because heโs too dysregulated.
Itโs probably because he has absolutely no mental energy left.
It could be because heโs had to mask hard all day and heโs got nothing left to give.
It could be because he canโt access his executive function skills in this moment.
It could be because heโs not ok inside.
It could be because he is too sad.
It could be because he is a perfectionist and doesnโt think he can do the thing perfectly right this minute.
It could be because his head is pounding from massive sensory overload.
It could be anxiety.
It could be because he has learnt that mistakes are punished here.
It could be that he is minutes away from shutting down.
It could be all these things.
When my kid doesnโt do the thing, it is because he canโt- not because he wonโt.
Do not make the mistake of thinking that my kid just isnโt trying hard enough.
He tries so much harder than you will ever know.
Em ๐
AuDHD SLP
06/26/2023
What does it mean for a provider or a practice to be neurodiverse affirming?
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A neurodiversity-affirming provider approaches therapeutic work with the understanding that
- individuals have differences in their abilities and how they interact with the world around them โ differences that are not considered to be deficits that need to be โfixedโ.
The neurodiversity movement shifts away from the idea that brains falling outside of โtypicalโ are โdisordered.โ
Rather, those who view individuals in this light consider neurodiversity to be natural. The world should be accepting of peopleโs differences in how they think, learn, process, and perceive information.
The term neurodiverse generally refers to a group of people and includes 2 subgroups:
Neurotypical individuals who think, feel, behave, and relate within a typical or expected range of function for their age.
Neurodivergent individuals who think, feel, behave and relate in a way that is considered outside of the typical range of function for their age.
A person may be considered to be neurodivergent if they are diagnosed with or identify as having one or more of the following conditions:
Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pathological Demand Avoidance or Sensory Processing Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) โ all types
Dyslexia, Hyperlexia
Learning Disability โ all types
Alexithymia
Synaesthesia
Touretteโs Syndrome
Dyspraxia
Dysgraphia
Anxiety
Depression
Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD)
Schizophrenia
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Personality disorders
Dissociative disorder
Bipolar disorder
Etc.
Neurodiversity-affirming therapy is not a specific set of interventions or things the therapist says or does in their sessions. Rather, it is an approach to treatment and overarching philosophy.
When a personโs differences result in challenges in day to day functioning, the approach is NOT to try to change the individual but rather to understand and educate about their differences and to find ways to change the environment and social expectations while building individual skills.
Neurodiversity-affirming therapy does not involve:
Promoting masking, loss of autonomy, or loss of personal agency.
Eliminating stimming behaviors.
Developing goals that seek to โcureโ neurodivergent behaviors.
โWhen a flower doesnโt bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.โ โ Alexander Den Heijer
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06/23/2023
mOTivate minds is excited to WELCOME Chelsea Kimmes! Chelsea is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant starting with us on a part-time basis beginning July 5th!
Chelsea graduated in 2019 with AAS in occupational therapy, and then in 2021 graduated with a Bachelorโs in human development and family science. Since graduating from college, Chelsea has mainly worked in geriatrics including skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, inpatient rehab, and transitional care facilities. Chelsea has always had a passion for mental health and neurodiverse-affirming approaches. Chelsea grew up with two neurodivergent brothers which inspired her passion for OT. Chelsea has a 2-year-old daughter and a 6-month-old son, who both bring her so much joy. Chelsea enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling and drinking iced coffee!
06/20/2023
Digital delivery options offer immediate access without the limitation of transportation, cost, location or stigma.
06/19/2023
Interoception, our ability to perceive internal bodily states, is a fundamental part of our conscious experiences and has been a focal point in neuroscience research in recent years.
06/15/2023
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06/13/2023
This article on OT practice with complex trauma is worth reading and has a paragraph on sensory approaches, as it was the most common approach.
'Sensory-based practices were most common among the theoretical approaches, assessments, and interventions used with children experiencing complex trauma. Among the sensory-based interventions that the participants used, sensory modulation interventions were the most common. This finding concurs with a scoping review of 16 articles about sensory-based practices with children and young people experiencing complex trauma, in which six occupational therapy articles described sensory modulation interventions (Fraseret al.,2017). The sensory modulation interventions used in the scoping study included sensory rooms, Sensory Diets, sensory modulation programmes, and sensory modulation strategies for crisis prevention (Fraseret al.,2017). The review concluded that the evidence for using sensory-based interventions with children and young people experiencing complex traum is promisingg, but that empirical evidence is limited".
from: Mason, J., & Stagnitti, K. (2023). Occupational therapists' practice with complex trauma: A profile. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 70( 2), 190โ 201
06/10/2023
mOTivate minds is looking to hire a part time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant!
Posted 10:13:28 PM. mOTivate minds is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our small privateโฆSee this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
06/04/2023
06/01/2023
Happy PRIDE Month ๐ณ๏ธโ๐!
05/29/2023
In honor of Memorial Day, mOTivate minds will be closed Monday May 29th.
To those in uniform serving today and to those that have served in the past, we honor you today and every day.
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05/21/2023
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Letโs talk about boundaries!
In active addiction, boundaries are non existent. We walk all other those around us, and those around us walk all all over us.
We often times learn how to put ourselves and our comfort last to keep other people happy.
In recovery this is one of the most difficult tasks to achieve but it is also the most essential.
First you vocalize the the boundary, โI can not be around you when you do _______.โ Then you tell them what will happen if said behavior continues.
Thatโs difficult to do, but holding to that boundary is even harder. However, itโs like a muscle. You do it a few times and it begins to get easier over time.
If you donโt tell people what is bothering you and learn how to create a safe space for yourself, you will begin building resentments for everyone around you and maybe even you yourself.
Love yourself and teach others how to love you the way you need to be loved.
Also keep in mind, no is a complete sentence.
05/14/2023
05/07/2023
GIVEAWAY #1 has not been claimed in the last 24 to 48 hours. So it is back with GIVEAWAY #2!! Make sure to like and share to enter!! The 5th and 10th shares will win!! ADDED bonus to include mental health content
Here is to ONE YEAR being open serving the community! We appreciate all of your support for mOTivate minds!
We have some big things coming this year!!
05/05/2023
mOTivate minds is celebrating ONE YEAR open ๐โฆ& we are in a giving mood for
STAY TUNED this weekend for more announcements!
GIVEAWAY #1!!!
You still have a chance to win!! Like & Share to enter!!
05/05/2023
If all you did was wake up today, you are still
05/02/2023
05/01/2023
Teaching people about how their brains and nervous system work together can be such an amazing shame-breaker for distressing experiences like anxiety, PTSD, overwhelm, and all the physical manifestations of these.
It's not easy to find an image of the brain that is appropriate for young people. Something that captures the complexity beyond downstairs/upstairs metaphors but doesn't look like it was taken from a medical book aimed at grad students. Even more difficult to find an image that includes not just 'brain stem' but also how this connects to our nervous system and senses.
PDF Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XPiE8Aggb95ETdoJ2wq0pkWQCTbt_F9O/view?usp=sharing
04/23/2023
Many know about fight flight & freeze but what about fawning??
04/17/2023
One step at a time!
04/16/2023
just a lil reminder x
04/14/2023
Check out our NEW BLOG POST โจ
Get FREE access to a detailed OT Practitioner Guide on How to Address Trauma & PTSD in Clinical Practice.
Developed By: Maddy Ertelt, OTDS
๐ Congratulations Maddy! We appreciate all your hard work in developing this guide over the past 14 weeks. Best of luck on your presentation and board exam.
An Occupational Therapy Practitioner Guide for Addressing Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Practice By: Maddy Ertelt, OTDS
04/14/2023
04/06/2023
04/06/2023
mOTivate minds was grateful to have Maddy for the past 14 weeks. Maddy will be finishing up this next week with her last day being April 12th! Maddy will then be presenting next Friday on all of her hard work! We wish her the best on her feature endeavors.
Stay tuned for more details on her finalized project on ๐
BEST PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY INTERVENTIONS FOR ADDRESSING TRAUMA AND POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER: A PRACTITIONER GUIDE
โจ and......we will be providing free access to this practitioner guide through mOTivate minds blog!
04/05/2023
04/05/2023
mOTivate minds will be closed today due to weather. Virtual sessions only! Stay tuned for Thursday updates! Stay warm and build a snowman โ๏ธ
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Occupational Therapists are working in multidisciplinary teams to reduce the impact trauma has on daily occupations or daily functioning For those OTs wanting to know more about how to provide more trauma informed interventions see SAMSHA as a guide SAMHSA (2018) states that a trauma-informed program, organization, or system: 1. Realizes the widespread effect of trauma and understands potential paths for recovery 2. Recognizes the signs and symptoms of trauma in clients, families, staff, and others involved with the system 3. Responds by fully integrating knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures, and practices 4. Seeks to actively resist re-traumatization SAMHSA (2018) put forth six core trauma-informed principles: 1. Safety 2. Trustworthiness and transparency 3. Peer support and mutual self-help 4. Collaboration and mutuality 5. Empowerment, voice, and choice 6. Cultural, historical, and gender issues. All OTs should be addressing trauma & providing trauma informed care as it impacts health and daily function. #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #mentalhealth #depressionanxiety #traumatok #traumahealing #occupationaltherapygraduate #occupationaltherapist #occupationaltherapystudent #occupationaltherapyassistant
We bend so we donโt breakโฆ..(hEDS) Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome awareness ๐ฆ *hEDS is a connective tissue disorder caused by defects in collagen. This causes systemic chronic issues as connective tissue is widespread in your body. #hEDS #ehlersdanlossyndrome #hypermobilityawareness #hypermobility #hypermobileehlersdanlossyndrome #ot #occupationaltherapy #beightonscore #occupationaltherapist
Do you know your own โwarning signsโ that your mental health is declining ? ๐ค #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #hygiene #trauma #ot #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #adls #iadls
How often as an adult are you having fun? Seriouslyโฆ. the lack of meaningful activities impacts both your physical and mental health ๐ง . #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #meaningful #hobbies #adultscanplaytoo #mentalhealth #chronicillness #depressionanxiety
See you at the MH AOTA advocacy meeting next Tuesday! Time to step up and reclaim our roots! Mental health providers are drowning and we can help fill a gap in care. Especially since MH is how OT started. The time is now โ๐ป. DM me for details to the meeting! #ot #otadvocacy #occupationaltherapy #otentrepreneur #oteducation #mentalhealthoccupationaltherapist #psychosocial #otstudent #occupationaltherapystudent #occupationaltherapyassistant
We were already drowning with heavy caseloads in mental health, OT PT SLP how you feeling? @aotainc do you plan on releasing a statement or any guidance? We are waitingโฆโฆ ๐#ot #pt #slp #occupationaltherapyassistant #occupationaltherapist #occupationaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #speechtherapy
โ ๏ธTrigger Warning โ ๏ธ Childhood trauma healing comes in waves. Rewiring your brain & nervous system when all it knows is a sympathetic response takes ongoing effort. Finding activities that ground you along with consistent habits/routines all while trying to break a generational cycle is one of the toughest things to do. ๐ฒ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ... #childhoodtraumasurvivor #childhoodtrauma #ptsd #traumatok #meaningfulactivity #ot #healthyhabits #routines #selflove #selfcare
The pandemic has shown us the power behind having meaningful occupations/activities, routines, & habits. The lack of them has been detrimental to so so so many individuals. To think that mental health was sky rocketing before the pandemicโฆ.the aftermath is going to take years to recover from. #occupationaltherapy #ot #otentrepreneur #occupationaltherapist #occupationaltherapystudent #occupationaltherapyassistant #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #covid #pandemic
Despite the things you have been through the fact that your kind, caring compassionate, & empathetic makes a difference โจ #traumahealing #traumawarrior #tiktoktherapist #healing #survivor #ptsd #cptsd #recovery #occupationaltherapy
Discussing the stigma around hygiene, daily tasks, and mental health ๐ฟ๐๐งน๐งบ๐งป๐ซง ๏ผน๏ฝ๏ฝ ๏ฝ๏ฝ๏ฝ ๏ฝ๏ฝ๏ฝ ๏ฝ๏ฝ๏ฝ๏ฝ๏ฝ #occupationaltherapy #ot #mentalhealth #selfcare #hygiene #occupationaltherapist #occupationaltherapystudent #occupationaltherapyassistant #depression #anxiety #schizophrenia #bipolar #bpdawareness #chronicillness #chronicpain #chronicfatigue
ANNOUNCEMENT ๐ข @motivateminds_llc is excited to now be offering the Safe & Sound protocol ๐๐ผ ๐ง The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)โa therapeutic listening program, designed to increase self-regulation and decrease sensitivity to sound. The SSP was developed by Dr. Stephen Porges based on Polyvagal Theory. The SSP is derived from nearly four decades of research on the relationship between the autonomic nervous system and social-emotional processes. The music is designed to stimulate the vagus nerve, which is responsible for calming the nervous system. This allows for enhanced social engagement in teens and adults. The purpose of SSP is to create new, positive connections in the brain that allow the individual to regulate oneself by "stretching the nervous system, not stressing the nervous system." Who can benefit? SSP is a music-based intervention that can address dysregulation caused by Sensory Processing Disorders, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, sleep disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, misophonia, and other factors that cause an overactive or underactive emotional state. What is the goal of the SSP? The goal of SSP is to calm the autonomic nervous system so that the teen or adult can become more social, engaged, and responsive to their own emotional needs. Other benefits may include improved digestion, improved sleep, and improved vocal tone. โจ The SSP is not a stand alone intervention and it is meant to boost or accelerate other therapies. Remember ๐๐ป what you hear and how you hear it, influences how the body responds to situations. Contact mOTivate minds today for more information! #safeandsound #safeandsoundprotocol #polyvagaltheory #otentrepreneur #occupationaltherapystudent #occupationaltherapyassistant #occupationaltherapist #occupationaltherapy #northdakota #ndtherapist #mentalhealth #vagusnervehealing #sensory #misophonia #emotionalregulation #therapy #northdakotalife #sensoryprocessingdisorder #Senso
โจ In a time now more than ever Occupational Therapists could help provide Mental Health services to help individuals so desperate for care who are often waiting for months to see a provider But here I am gaining talents and expertise on how to justify my services to insurance companies which still may or may not be covered ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ (Soapbox) #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #occupationaltherapystudent #occupationaltherapyassistant #mentalhealth #mentalhealthadvocacy #ot #mhot #otentrepreneur
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๐ป๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก ๐ก๐๐๐๐ ๐ผ ๐ข๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐๐ ๐โ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ก ๐คโ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ ๐ค๐๐กโ ๐ ๐โ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ Disclaimer: please always check with your providers first before trying a new approach. #chronicillness #spoonie #chronicpain #chronicfatigue #chronicpainwarrior #eds #arthritis #fibromyalgia #lymedisease #potssyndrome #autoimmunedisease #autonomicdysfunction #ot #otstudent #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #occupationaltherapystudent #occupationaltherapyassistant
๐ป๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ก๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ค ๐โ๐๐๐ก๐๐ & ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ค ๐๐ข๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ค๐๐๐ โจ #privatepractice #ot #outpatient #occupationaltherapy #mentalhealth #yourstorymatters #traumahealing #traumatok #otstudents #otstudents #occupationaltherapist #survivor #chronicillness #chronicpain #chronicillnessawareness
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Rare sensory concerns I see as an Occupational Therapist in Mental Health. Know that you are not alone! Symptoms can be managed. Contact an OT! #misphonia #trichotillomania #excoriationdisorder #excoriation #sensory #sensoryissues #mentalhealth #ot #occupationaltherapy #traumatok #tiktoktherapist
Anyone else ๐ฏ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฐ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐? Being a workaholic and overachiever allowed me to operate off of my trauma responses. I thrive in chaos and also in some sense I crave it. My body doesnโt know how to slow down or not do a million things at once. This ultimately worked in my favor as a healthcare worker until it didnโt. My body & health gave me no choice but to slow down. And I would be lying if I didnโt say I still struggle with it. Remember, peace feels like boredom. Feeling happy and healthy makes you feel like something is wrong. Itโs ok to feel this way. If Hyper Independence sounds familiar to you then I encourage you to try ๐๐ป. -delegating tasks -ask and receive help. -remember you do not have to everything by yourself Try this โจ ๐๐ฐ๐๐บ.๐๐๐๐๐.๐ฐ๐๐บ. #cptsd #trauma #healingtiktok #traumatok #occupationaltherapy #ot #independent #hyperindependence #hyperindependent #northdakotaot #otmentor
Being mindful can have a profound impact on a personโs life and mental health. Mindfulness is the practice of consciously accepting and being aware of the present moment. It involves being present in and aware of your thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations. Mindfulness is a very useful tool for managing stress and anxiety, as well as for improving your relationships with others, your self-image, and your personal and professional performance. Reducing stress, anxiety, and depression is a challenging task. However, with a little bit of practice, you can increase your ability to positively respond to stressful situations and manage your emotions in a more constructive way. Anyone use mindfulness to help with their mental health? #occupationaltherapists #mentalhealthawarness #OThelp #occupationaltherapist #otmentor #mentalhealthstigma #otsinschool #pediatricot #ot #otassistant #psychosocialot #otmentoring #motivateminds #otboss #occupationaltherapy #otentrepreneur #northdakotaOT #northfargoliving #northfargo #heyfargo
To all my fixers & healers โฆ. โจ. It is not always your responsibility to fix things that are broken. It is not always your battle & it isnโt your fault. #traumahealing #trauma #healingtiktok #occupationaltherapy #ot #firstresponders #nurses #mentalhealth #physicaltherapy #speechtherapy #boundariesarehealthy #compassionfatigue #burnout
Occupational therapists have many skills that can help people in their day-to-day lives. The most important things for an occupational therapist to understand about their clients are values, beliefs, spirituality, mental function, sensory function and quality of life. With this knowledge base in mind a therapist will be able to focus on what is actually needed and valued by their client. #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #otentrepreneur #occupationaltherapists #occupationaltherapystudent #otboss #mentalhealthawarness #mentalhealthstigma #otmentor #otmentoring #OThelp #motivateminds #otassistant #otsinschool #ot #psychosocialot #northfargo #northfargoliving #northdakotablogger #northdakotaOT #mentalhealthotlife.
Every healthcare worker can relateโฆ ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ค๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ & ๐๐๐๐ค๐จ #mentalhealthoccupationaltherapist #ot #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #occupationaltherapystudent #occupationaltherapyassistant #pt #physicaltherapist #speechtherapy #socialworker #nurse #psychologist #healthcareheroes
๐๐๐พโโโฏ๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐๐พ๐โโจ. Attempting to heal while being a mom is one of the hardest things I have done. Iโm grateful I got out & get to break the cycle. ๐โด๐๐ ๐๐โด๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐โฏ๐๐ #traumahealing #cptsd #chronicillness #spoonie #traumasurvivor #innerchildwounds #wedoheal #ot #tiktoktherapist
โจ How I feel every mentor or coaching sessionโฆ ๐โฏ๐โฏ๐๐ทโฏ๐ ๐โด๐๐ ๐พ๐๐โฏ๐๐โด๐๐ ๐ถ๐๐๐ฝโฏ๐๐๐พ๐ธ ๐ช๐ฏ ๐โฏ๐๐ป ๐๐ถ๐๐โฏ๐๐. Pursue your vision #otentrepreneur #otmentor #otcoach #impostersyndrome #authenticself #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #otstudent #occupationaltherapystudent #occupationaltherapyassistant
When your mental health is not well, daily tasks become difficult and this isnโt talked about enough. #ot #mentalhealthoccupationaltherapist #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #mentalhealth #instatherapy #dailyroutine #dailytasks #depression #anxiety #ptsd #bipolar #schizophrenia #chronicillness #healing
โจ TW: workplace trauma shouldnโt exist in healthcare โจ ๐๐ฆ๐ต๐ด ๐ฃ๐ฆ ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ด๐ฆ๐ตโฆ. If you are having onset of physical or mental health conditions because of your jobโฆ. that is not ok! If you feel unsafe or that your clients are unsafeโฆ. that is not ok! If you are dealing with vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, or general work place toxicityโฆ. this is not ok! The field of OT needs you but better yet, ๐ ๐๐ need ๐ ๐๐ and your family needs ๐ ๐๐. ๐๐ณ๐ถ๐ด๐ต ๐ฎ๐ฆ there are ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ณ jobs! ๐๐ต๐ฐ๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐ถ๐ณ๐ฏ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ๐ด๐ฆ๐ญ๐ง ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ต! #mentalhealthoccupationaltherapist #mentalhealthoccupationaltherapy #ot #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #occupationaltherapystudent #occupationaltherapyassistant #otmentor #otcoach #otentrepreneur #healthcareworkers #burnoutprevention
Healing is not linear โจ #mentalhealthoccupationaltherapist #mentalhealthoccupationaltherapy #mhot #healing #traumahealing #traumarecovery #recoveryispossible #mentalhealth #mentalhealthishealth #ot #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #occupationaltherapystudent #occupationaltherapyassistant
๐๐ปโโ๏ธ let me reintroduce myself as your OT mentor & coach. Letโs push through those barriers, red tape, & step out of that box. โฌโฏ๐ธ๐ถ๐๐โฏ ๐ทโฏ๐๐พโฏ๐โฏ ๐โฏ ๐โด๐ ๐ธ๐ถ๐ & ๐๐พ๐๐.... Can you say your doing what you wanted to do as an OT? โ๐๐ โด๐ ๐พ๐ป ๐โด๐ ๐ท๐๐ ๐โฏ๐ถ๐๐๐ ๐ถ๐๐ ๐โด๐๐๐โฏ๐๐ป ๐พ๐ป ๐โด๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ ๐ ๐? ๐พ๐ป ๐โด๐ ๐ฟโด๐พ๐ ๐๐. Have you lost your drive, passion, and creativity? ๐ฏ๐ฝ๐พ๐ ๐พ๐ ๐ถ ๐๐พโ๐ โด๐ป ๐ท๐๐๐โด๐๐, ๐ธโด๐๐ ๐ถ๐๐๐พโด๐ ๐ป๐ถ๐๐โ๐โฏ, โด๐ ๐๐พ๐ธ๐ถ๐๐โด๐๐ ๐๐๐ถ๐๐๐ถ. ๐ดโด๐ ๐น๐พ๐น๐๐ ๐ทโฏ๐ธโด๐โฏ ๐ถ ๐ฝโฏ๐ถ๐๐๐ฝ๐ธ๐ถ๐โฏ ๐โด๐๐โฏ๐ ๐โด ๐โด๐โฏ ๐โด๐๐๐โฏ๐๐ป Do you have a business idea but donโt know if itโs good enough?? โ๐ป ๐โด๐๐ ๐ถ๐๐๐พ๐โ ๐โด๐๐๐โฏ๐๐ป ๐๐ฝโฏ๐โฏ ๐๐โฏ๐๐๐พโด๐๐ ๐โด๐โฏ ๐๐ฝ๐ถ๐ ๐๐พ๐โฏ๐๐ ๐พ๐๐ ๐ถ ๐ท๐๐๐พ๐โฏ๐๐ ๐๐ฝ๐ถ๐ ๐โฏโฏ๐น๐ ๐โด ๐ป๐โด๐๐๐พ๐๐ฝ Interested in leveling up โฌ๏ธ? Meet with me or my team. Message me or book a free 30 minute call https://live.vcita.com/site/motivateminds/online-scheduling #mentalhealthoccupationaltherapy #otmentor #otentrepreneur #otcoach #occupationaltherapystudent #occupationaltherapyassistant #occupationaltherapist
Itโs ok warrior. When your safe & only when your readyโฆ.. ๐ฆ #trauma #traumahealing #traumarecovery #traumasurvivor #traumatherapist #ot #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #mhot #mentalhealth #mentalhealthoccupationaltherapy
Calling all occupational therapists. Have you thought about being in mental health? Are you ready to make a career change? I got your back. Letโs claim our scope! mOTivate minds launches Mentorship & Coaching Services next week! Book a free meet & greet here to get more information ๐๐ป www.motivatemindsot.com https://live.vcita.com/site/motivateminds/online-scheduling #mhot #occupationaltherapy #mentalhealthot #otentreprenuer #otmentor #otcoach #occupationaltherapist #otstudent #occupationaltherapystudent #occupationaltherapyassistant
Come to work with me to see why I chose to to be in a private practice as a mental health occupational therapist! #officegoals #thehealingstudio #healingjourney #traumarecovery #traumahealing #ot #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #otentrepreneur #mentalhealthoccupationaltherapist #mhot #instatherapist #occupationaltherapyassistant #occupationaltherapystudent
Mส สษชษขษขแดsแด แดแดแดแดแดแดสษชsสแดแดษดแด แดs แดษด แดแด
My biggest accomplishment as an Occupational Therapist is going against the grain by taking a non traditional path to work in mental health. I successfully work among a multidisciplinary team in an outpatient private practice seeing adolescent & adults with mental health or chronic conditions. YES I get reimbursed by insurance Bแดแด แดสษชs ษชs แด แดแดสส แดแด แดแดแดษชแดษด Right now we are needing more mental health professionals than ever before. And Occupational Therapists could fill that gap. OT has always had our roots in mental health but we have lost our way as taking pride in this setting as a profession. (At least in the United States ๐) But what I didnโt realize is that my career and my knowledge only 5 years in โฆ could have a greater impact. A greater impact on getting more Occupational Therapists in mental health roles & positions. A greater impact on these Occupational Therapists that have been in mental health this ENTIRE time finally paid ๐ฐwhat they deserve to be paid. A greater impact on those Occupational Therapists in different settings/populations that feel like they have limited training or clinical skills in mental health but yet they are doing the best that they can in a pandemic A greater impact would be made on the mental health system as a whole. With ultimately the biggest impact on the clients and the community we serve. This would increase access to mental health services & much more. If your ready to help individuals FULLY heal both physically & mentally then I can help you reach those goals. Hแดสแด ษชs แดแด แด สแดแดสษชษดษข & แดแดแดษชแด แดแดษชษดษข 2022! mOTivate minds mOTivating mentorship & business consulting starts in a few short weeks ๐
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This adventure began really 5 or 6 years ago as a OT student. I remember not being able to find many resources, blog, podcasts, pages, instagram pages to inform me about Mental Health OT. I was nervous for my level II fieldwork in a mental health setting and all I wanted to do was prepare. Now fast forward, as a Mental Health OT now have worked in both an Inpatient Psychiatric setting and an Outpatient setting. I am more connected, but still.... not a lot of blogs, not a lot of resources, but why? OT started off in Mental Health and I as well as many other OTs realize our specialty contains the least amount of OTs in our profession. I decided I wanted to make a change to spread awareness that Mental Health OTs still exist and are still strong as ever. Join me!
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๐ A GIFT GUIDE ~ from your mental health Occupational Therapist
โจ Tools to reduce noise sensitivity
โจ Biofeedback tool to use at home
โจSensory equipment to help with relaxation and coping
โจ Meditation tool
mOTivate minds wishes you a gentle & warm holiday!
โจ Tools to reduce noise sensitivity
โจ Biofeedback tool to use at home
โจSensory equipment to help with relaxation and coping
โจ Meditation tool
mOTivate minds wishes you a gentle & warm holiday!
Our open house was rescheduled due to weather โ๏ธโ๏ธ
Make sure to save the new date!
Make sure to save the new date!
ANNOUNCEMENT ๐ฃ
Due to weather, themosaicdistrict and Ladyboss Lifestyle have postponed our open house. Our new date is January 26th from 4 to 7pm. We apologize for any inconvenience as we want to prioritize everyone's safety โ๏ธโ๏ธ
Mark you calendars ๐
Due to weather, themosaicdistrict and Ladyboss Lifestyle have postponed our open house. Our new date is January 26th from 4 to 7pm. We apologize for any inconvenience as we want to prioritize everyone's safety โ๏ธโ๏ธ
Mark you calendars ๐
We are closed today! Enjoy the snow day โ๏ธโ๏ธ
Have you ever heard of person first language? Or why it matters?
Person first language prioritizes the person before the disability. It describes what an individual has and not what an individual is. Your identity is separate from your disability. Your disability is NOT your identity.
Individuals with mental health or chronic conditions often have a sense of shame about their illness. This sense of shame, guilt, and judgment lowers self esteem and starts blending the disability with your own identity.
Did you know that stigma results in poorer patient outcomes and an overall decline in health?
Person first language prioritizes the person before the disability. It describes what an individual has and not what an individual is. Your identity is separate from your disability. Your disability is NOT your identity.
Individuals with mental health or chronic conditions often have a sense of shame about their illness. This sense of shame, guilt, and judgment lowers self esteem and starts blending the disability with your own identity.
Did you know that stigma results in poorer patient outcomes and an overall decline in health?
Highly recommend. For teens please be mindful of the language used.
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We are almost one week away from our open house! See you December 15th at 4pm. mOTivate minds will be doing a fun craft anyone want to take a guess ๐๐ป๐ซข๐
We are almost one week away from our open house! See you December 15th at 4pm. mOTivate minds will be doing a fun craft anyone want to take a guess ๐๐ป๐ซข๐
mOTivate minds is seeking a part time Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our small private practice that addresses mental health and chronic health conditions in both teens/adults. This is a nontraditional OT setting that is rapidly growing and expanding with many opportunities.
Description
Are you an Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) or a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) who is passionate about helping others heal, learn, and improve their quality of life? Are you seeking an opportunity for a flexible, highly engaging and rewarding work experience?
Join our journey! mOTivate minds is located downtown Fargo, ND. We are seeking a qualified Occupational Therapists or Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants licensed in ND (MN licensure is a bonus!).
Job Type
Part time up to 30 hours a week
Pay Range
$22.00 to $38.00 (based upon experience and licensure)
OR
** Would consider a 50 to 55% commission on each reimbursed claim for OTR/L ONLY after credentialing is completed.
Benefits:
Flexible Schedule
Accrued PTO
No Weekends
Health Insurance Stipend
Work for a Small Outpatient Practice
More Benefits available and will be further discussed upon interview.
Primary Duties
The OTR in this position is responsible to:
Evaluates the functional abilities and occupational participation of clients using a variety of standardized and non-standardized tests.
Documentation of all occupational therapy services provided is completed per policy & procedure.
Plan and implement occupational therapy interventions based on the assessment, evaluation, client goals, current best practice and clinical reasoning.Services will focus on specialized interventions that build skills and motivation for recovery.
Continuously re-evaluates patient's performance and appropriately modifies treatment as indicated by patient status.
Follows policies and procedures for safety
Adapt to individual needs and modify the environment to enhance learning and client engagement in treatment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimal Required Skills/Abilities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Flexibility and adaptability to constant change.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Must pass background and licensure check.
Must attend annual required compliance trainings.
Perfer an AOTA and NDOTA /MOTA member
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited program in occupational therapy required with active licensure in ND & MN
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
1-2 years experience preferred.
Experience working in mental health and/or residential treatment preferred.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following: To facilitate proper credentialing, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Due to credentialing you will be subject to a minimum of a 6 month contract to cover fee's.
_________________________________________________________________________
The COTA in this position is primarily responsible to:
Performs assessment according to skill level and state guidelines
Select evidenced based treatment methods appropriate to the individuals diagnosis, age group, physical and emotional status
Facilitates therapeutic interventions in individual or group settings including but not limited to activities of daily living (ADLโs), instrumental ADLโs, education, work, play, leisure, cognition, community integration, work, volunteering, and social participation
Assists with assessment of functional abilities, determining OT goals, determining changes to treatment plans, and assuring that therapy services are properly delivered.
Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements
Provides input to supervisor for discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements Coordinate with the clients multidisciplinary providers to communicate progress or potential programs/resources
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify, applicants must be licensed to practice as an occupational therapy assistant in the state of North Dakota (Bonus if additionally licensed in Minnesota); OR be currently licensed to practice as an occupational therapy assistant in another state and must obtain licensure in North Dakota prior to start date.
In addition, you must satisfy one of the following combinations of education and experience: Have an Associateโs Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program; AND At least 6 to 12 months of post-licensure occupational therapy experience The offer will be determined by a number of factors in
Description
Are you an Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) or a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) who is passionate about helping others heal, learn, and improve their quality of life? Are you seeking an opportunity for a flexible, highly engaging and rewarding work experience?
Join our journey! mOTivate minds is located downtown Fargo, ND. We are seeking a qualified Occupational Therapists or Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants licensed in ND (MN licensure is a bonus!).
Job Type
Part time up to 30 hours a week
Pay Range
$22.00 to $38.00 (based upon experience and licensure)
OR
** Would consider a 50 to 55% commission on each reimbursed claim for OTR/L ONLY after credentialing is completed.
Benefits:
Flexible Schedule
Accrued PTO
No Weekends
Health Insurance Stipend
Work for a Small Outpatient Practice
More Benefits available and will be further discussed upon interview.
Primary Duties
The OTR in this position is responsible to:
Evaluates the functional abilities and occupational participation of clients using a variety of standardized and non-standardized tests.
Documentation of all occupational therapy services provided is completed per policy & procedure.
Plan and implement occupational therapy interventions based on the assessment, evaluation, client goals, current best practice and clinical reasoning.Services will focus on specialized interventions that build skills and motivation for recovery.
Continuously re-evaluates patient's performance and appropriately modifies treatment as indicated by patient status.
Follows policies and procedures for safety
Adapt to individual needs and modify the environment to enhance learning and client engagement in treatment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimal Required Skills/Abilities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Flexibility and adaptability to constant change.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Must pass background and licensure check.
Must attend annual required compliance trainings.
Perfer an AOTA and NDOTA /MOTA member
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited program in occupational therapy required with active licensure in ND & MN
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
1-2 years experience preferred.
Experience working in mental health and/or residential treatment preferred.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following: To facilitate proper credentialing, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Due to credentialing you will be subject to a minimum of a 6 month contract to cover fee's.
_________________________________________________________________________
The COTA in this position is primarily responsible to:
Performs assessment according to skill level and state guidelines
Select evidenced based treatment methods appropriate to the individuals diagnosis, age group, physical and emotional status
Facilitates therapeutic interventions in individual or group settings including but not limited to activities of daily living (ADLโs), instrumental ADLโs, education, work, play, leisure, cognition, community integration, work, volunteering, and social participation
Assists with assessment of functional abilities, determining OT goals, determining changes to treatment plans, and assuring that therapy services are properly delivered.
Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements
Provides input to supervisor for discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements Coordinate with the clients multidisciplinary providers to communicate progress or potential programs/resources
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify, applicants must be licensed to practice as an occupational therapy assistant in the state of North Dakota (Bonus if additionally licensed in Minnesota); OR be currently licensed to practice as an occupational therapy assistant in another state and must obtain licensure in North Dakota prior to start date.
In addition, you must satisfy one of the following combinations of education and experience: Have an Associateโs Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program; AND At least 6 to 12 months of post-licensure occupational therapy experience The offer will be determined by a number of factors in
So glad to be surrounded by other small businesses owners that support & lift each other up! themosaicdistrict thank you for having me!
mOTivate minds alongside all of the entrepreneurs in the themosaicdistrict and Ladyboss Lifestyle are hosting an OPEN HOUSE! There will be crafts, santa, face painting, drinks, food, & GIVEAWAYS! Please join us on December 15th from 4 to 7pm.
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mOTivate minds is HIRING! We are looking for an Occupational Therapist or an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our growing outpatient private practice!
mOTivate minds wants to THANK YOU for your continued support! mOTivate minds has only been open for about 8 months now. In that time, the support I have received has been incredible. I wanted to take a minute to recognize so many Mental Health services that are within the Fargo/Moorhead area that continue to need our support. Supporting local business does not damper your own. Consider donating instead of shopping this year, the Mental Health community desperately needs a positive boost. I will list some but NOT ALL options with links below.
1) The Jed Foundation - https://jedfoundation.org/
2) The Trevor Project- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
3) Open Mind ND- https://openmindnd.org/
4) First Link - 988 su***de lifeline - https://myfirstlink.org/
5) F5 Project - F5 Project - https://www.f5project.org/
6) YWCA - YWCA Cass Clay https://www.ywcacassclay.org/
7) Nexus Path- Nexus-PATH Family Healing https://www.nexusfamilyhealing.org/nexus-path-family-healing
8)New Life Center- https://www.fargonlc.org/
9) The Village- https://www.thevillagefamily.org/
10) Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch- Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch https://www.dakotaranch.org/
11) Soul Solutions- Soul Solutions Recovery Center https://soulsolutions.org/
1) The Jed Foundation - https://jedfoundation.org/
2) The Trevor Project- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
3) Open Mind ND- https://openmindnd.org/
4) First Link - 988 su***de lifeline - https://myfirstlink.org/
5) F5 Project - F5 Project - https://www.f5project.org/
6) YWCA - YWCA Cass Clay https://www.ywcacassclay.org/
7) Nexus Path- Nexus-PATH Family Healing https://www.nexusfamilyhealing.org/nexus-path-family-healing
8)New Life Center- https://www.fargonlc.org/
9) The Village- https://www.thevillagefamily.org/
10) Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch- Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch https://www.dakotaranch.org/
11) Soul Solutions- Soul Solutions Recovery Center https://soulsolutions.org/
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