Interoception is a complex mechanism that registers different internal sensations for homeostasis (such as registering hunger, bathroom needs, heart rate) as well as connecting us to our internal emotional landscape […]
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I became an occupational therapist (OT) primarily because I could have benefitted from occupational therapy as a child. My mother, who worked as both a speech and language pathologist and […]
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Did you know that occupational therapy was founded in 1917 by a group of people in Clifton Springs, NY, who wanted to provide a more humane environment for folks in […]
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This month, I wanted to stay on the theme of Fight, Flight, Freeze responses, and also add in the Fawn response. Below, you will find out more about what is […]
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Many children who we work with in our occupational therapy practice have amplified fight, flight, and freeze responses. These are responses that help with our survival, simply stated. We have […]
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Strange times. We could not have foreseen this, although there are many folks saying that the writing has been on the wall for some time now. Nonetheless, here we are. […]
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What is it about smelling scents that move us so much? That push us into strong memories and emotions? We can smell something and specifically remember a very distinct person, […]
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Have you ever wondered why people are learning how to “get grounded” and why people are bothering to use sage and other herbs to smudge, or clear their space? I […]
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As you may have noticed, we have a brand new website with lots of new and shiny offerings for you. We have created this new site so that you have more information on the services we provide, including individual therapy, group therapy, consultations, community-based classes and even support for therapists.
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