Monday, 17 August 2020

PDMS and Swings for sale

 


We have fully moved out. 

I have for sale:

PDMS-2 kit $500 
5-6 different swings - price tbd 

Please contact Trish if you are interested in purchasing 

trish@springot.com

 

Experienced using Functional Behavioural Analysis approach and/or Token Economy ???

 

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I am an OT in Acute Care Mental Health and have been thinking about using a Functional Behavioural Analysis approach and/or Token Economy with a current patient. 


Would you be able to suggest any Occupational Therapists in Alberta who may have experience in this area?

 

Please contact,

 

Kim Mikalson

Occupational Therapist

Peter Lougheed Centre Unit 27

403-943-5676

Kimberly.Mikalson@albertahealthservices.ca


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Going Virtual: Tips for the Paediatric OT

 

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University of Toronto Tip Sheet for OTs

https://ot.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/GoingVirtual_PAEDIATRICS-Resource_20200722.pdf



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Going Private? Canada’s Teletherapy platform designed specifically for OTs is Therabyte

 

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Hi, I’m Ashley, Peds OT and founder of the Therabyte practice management platform. 

Recent healthcare cuts, job losses and overall uncertainty are driving practitioners across Canada to start their own practices. 

To help you make a successful shift to private practice and stay on top of the day-to-day admin tasks of running a business, we developed Therabyte - the worlds easiest practice management software specifically designed for SLPs and OTs. 

Therabyte supports the client journey from intake to invoice. An all-in-one practice management tool, Therabyte introduces unique features at every phase of the clinical workflow, saving you time and energy so you can focus on what matters most.

A few features our clients are raving about that we know you'll love:

   Personalized website (get discovered online)

   Client self-intake and online booking 

   Waitlist option

   Integrated goal tracking 

   Unique 3-step scheudler

   Automated invoicing

   Grant/claim tracker

   Secure & Compliant video sessions with 2-way screen sharing

   and more!

 

As Canada’s only Teletherapy platform designed specifically for OTs, SLPs, and Behaviour Consultants, Therabyte is leading the way for the OT community. Visit us at https://therabyte.app to book a demo or sign up. We look forward to connecting!







Ashley Reina - BSc.OT

CEO & Co-Founder

Therabyte App

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+1 (250) 558-6856  

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https://therabyte.app



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Friday, 31 July 2020

OT for at least 6 mo - Strathmore Family


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SW looking for OT
Looking for a private OT that could provide a quick consultation to help create a youth's "calming bedroom"...would like to continue on with OT to help with ongoing areas of regulation as well.  FSCD contracted but has private benefits too. 

Family lives in Strathmore and will NOT be able to travel to Calgary. 

Youth is turning 17 in February...the contract would be 6-12 months top. ..unless family and OT agree to move forward on a private level through insurance. 

Jodi Staples BSW, M.Ed (Counselling)

FASD Intervention Specialist

preferred pronoun: she/her

 

 

Phone

403.836.3556

  Fax

403.274.6430

Email

jstaples@enviros.org

 


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Calling for expertise in self-injurious behavior

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Hi, is there an OT in Alberta with expertise is self injurious behaviour, Autism and DBT that I could touch base with? I have a family requesting this type of service, 

thanks Danielle Pluth
daniellepluth@gmail.com

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Friday, 24 July 2020

Call for Presentations! online conference in Mental Health and Addictions October 19-23, 2020



Occupational Therapy Recovery Conference 2020
Re-imagine, Connect, and Inspire: Virtual Conference Week
October 19-23, 2020

The Edmonton Mental Health and Addictions OT Practice Council has decided to hold this year’s event as an online learning opportunity to maintain the health and safety of our community. Despite these uncertain and stressful times, our community has had to adapt the way we work and support people on their recovery journey. Let’s acknowledge and celebrate this innovation and dedication! Please join us during the week of October 19 – 23rd, 2020 as we showcase mental health and addictions initiatives, projects, and practices. Together we will re-imagine, connect, and inspire!
Call for Presentations!
We are accepting presentation proposals for mental health service providers to share their initiative, program, or practice. Our conference mainly focuses on Occupational Therapy within mental health and addiction across the lifespan, though we welcome sharing of information from our colleagues and invite all to learn with us. Our audience is typically Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy students, and other mental health workers.

These virtual sessions will run the week of October 19-23rd, 2020 from 12-1 pm MST. Presentations will be a total of 50 minutes in length. Each session will be a 15-30 minute showcase presentation, followed by a 20 minute virtual breakout session. Please identify the main contact for this submission. We recommend that you have at least 2 presenters so we can facilitate multiple breakout discussions.

Deadline to submit a proposal is July 27, 2020.
Please submit your proposal at:
OT Recovery Conference 2020 - Call for Presentations https://forms.gle/8TG7wDjZtZyMuqrCA

All submissions will be compiled reviewed by our Conference Planning Committee. Successful candidates will be contacted within 4-6 weeks.

If you have any questions, please contact us at OTRecoveryConference@gmail.com