Work Disrupted: Breaking New Ground in Return to Work
The Workplace Mental Health Team of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists (OSOT) launched a six-part podcast…
I never got saddle shoes
Our past so often defines who we are. Many of us accept this and acknowledge today’s personality…
Reflections on the past 20 years
It seems natural that after operating ERGO-Wise for the past 20 years in Ottawa I reflect on…
That little bird in our head
Positive thinking helps us manage stress, anxiety, and life events. That is not to deny negative thoughts…
Mental health matters
I chose the phrase ‘mental health matters’ for my FaceBook page as a daily reminder that our…
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…