National Occupational Therapy Month: October
It is said that when we love what we do it is not work. Well, I love…
Decluttering: Purging your way to more air
I have never liked clutter and the sense of things being out of control around me. Clutter…
Move forward with focus & determination
Focus and determination are key ingredients to getting us to where we want to go. There may…
Pride in cognitive work hardening: Personal reflections
I’ve been offering Cognitive Work Hardening (CWH) since June 2000 through my private practice, ERGO-Wise. At times…
Positive self-talk
Negative thinking begets negative thinking. We each have an inherent way of viewing the world and of…
Workplace mental health check
Workplace mental health is garnering much attention given the rising number of related disability claims and the…
Energy conservation at work
Occupational therapists promote energy conservation strategies that reduce the amount of energy to complete a task and…
My focus on safety – an occupational ‘hazard’?
I am often confronted about my focus on safety. Someone chooses to point out my ‘preoccupation’ with…
Cognitive Work Hardening: Scientifically studied
Cognitive work hardening: Research Cognitive work hardening underwent rigorous scientific study to determine its effectiveness in helping…
OSOT positions occupational therapy
When health related issues challenge your everyday living… it’s time to call the OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST! People experience…
Ergonomics Tips
Ergonomics is the science of matching the work to the worker. Proper ergonomics helps prevent injuries, decrease…
