This webinar will equip you to use the concept of co-occupation as a clinical tool to analyze situations experienced during the perinatal period and support parents’ occupational participation. You will be introduced to the concept of co-occupation and its clinical utility in occupational therapy within the parent-child dyad. Using clinical examples—particularly those related to the co-occupations of breastfeeding and sleeping—the webinar will illustrate the interactions between the parent’s occupations and those of the baby. Finally, suggestions for clinical application will be offered to support the integration of this concept into occupational therapy practice.

This webinar will explore the presenter’s personal experience with Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) as a neurodivergent person with autism, ADHD, and bipolar 1, followed by an overview of DBT, including who it was developed for and the philosophy that guides the intervention and recommended adaptations. The session will highlight the collaborative nature of DBT in supporting clients in building a life worth living and will explore DBT skills that may be particularly applicable to neurodivergent clients. Topics will include mindfulness, with suggested exercises to try, as well as distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills.

This workshop will provide you with the skills and knowledge to effectively implement systematic approaches to exposure therapy with clients with trauma and chronic pain.

This webinar introduces Cognitive Behavioral Informed Therapy (CBIT) as an effective approach to help clients manage both the physical and emotional impacts of their injuries. Therapists will learn practical CBIT interventions, including activity rest cycling, values based goal setting, and support groups, to integrate into their treatment programs for improved client outcomes.

This one-day practical skills workshop will focus on providing a structure for occupational therapy assessment and interventions and clarifying outcomes for mental health maintenance and wellness.

This workshop will provide you with practical knowledge and skills to recognize, apply, and integrate trauma-informed care principles into everyday clinical practice.

This two-day workshop will provide occupational therapy professionals the core skills needed to deliver exposure therapy confidently and effectively while incorporating the occupational therapy lens.

This webinar explores how you can strengthen and apply your leadership influence across practice and organizational contexts. Occupational therapy competencies will be highlighted in link with the LEADS framework (ACOTRO et al., 2021/2024; Canadian College of Health Leaders, 2021). This webinar explores approaches to developing visionary, transformational, and coaching-oriented leadership within occupational therapy and rehabilitation services, with an emphasis on empowerment, reflective practice, and professional development. Through three practical examples, Mary Lattas will present of how occupational therapy leadership has contributed to innovation, service and program redesign, advocacy, and the advancement of the teaching mission.

This webinar will expand on frequently used models of emotional regulation to align with current brain science and offer new models with practical tools for children, teens (and even adults). You will have the opportunity to explore the language we use to describe emotions, including 5R's of emotions (recognize, respond, release, regulate and return), and how the emotional experience is different and personal. You will gain practical strategies to support clients of all ages to create their personalized "Flow"er of Emotions.

This one-day workshop will explore neuroplasticity and mind-body interventions to facilitate participation in valued occupations, focusing on how these concepts can be applied flexibly in consideration of nervous system readiness and energy envelope principles.