Many occupational therapists continuously identify an interest in fostering their skills or moving into new roles relating to leadership, however, there are few opportunities to enhance their abilities (Recigno et al., 2024). This series of two 1-hour webinars will build upon one another and provide practical and applicable leadership skills development, awareness, and growth. Participants will be provided with an opportunity to explore, define, and build their personal leadership style.

Many occupational therapists continuously identify an interest in fostering their skills or moving into new roles relating to leadership, however, there are few opportunities to enhance their abilities (Recigno et al., 2024). This series of two 1-hour webinars will build upon one another and provide practical and applicable leadership skills development, awareness, and growth. Participants will be provided with an opportunity to explore, define, and build their personal leadership style. Each webinar will be designed based on adult learning best practices. The focus of part 1 will be Leading Yourself. Please remember to also register in part 2. Register today.

This webinar introduces how circus, through an occupational therapy lens, addresses individual, community, and social political well-being for various client groups. Potential benefits of combining circus with occupational therapy will be explored. Demonstration videos will assist with illustrating the application of circus-themed occupational therapy in practice.

This webinar will compare ERP, PE, and SD, highlighting their similarities, differences, and appropriate uses. In vivo, imaginal, and virtual reality (VR) exposure methods will be discussed. Additionally, the webinar will discuss why occupational therapists are well-suited to deliver exposure therapy.

Using the Canadian Model of Occupational Participation, we explore where we have power and influence within our roles to maximize meaning in the care we provide. Using a reflection tool provided, we invite participants to share and reflect on their own experiences and how they leverage power in their role.

This webinar will provide an overview of Transferable Skills Analysis (TSA) and its role in vocational rehabilitation.

This webinar will focus on preventing burnout in OTs by addressing physical, emotional, and mental challenges.

This webinar will provide an overview of how to recognize when someone is affected by an eating disorder in any setting, including some of the medical complications. It will also explore how clinicians can adjust their practice to better serve this population, using eating disorder-informed language and giving appropriate recommendations.

This webinar provides an overview of clinical factors to consider when assessing for and recommending a manual versus power wheelchair. Based on the Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America’s (RESNA, 2011) Wheelchair Service Provision Guide, participants will evaluate case studies representing clients with stroke and multiple sclerosis, learning about biomechanical factors impacting wheelchair mobility and occupational participation.

This webinar will provide research-informed alternatives to ableism in pediatric occupational therapy practice with autistic children. Five examples will be provided of unique autistic neurobiology that occupational therapists should honour and apply to assessment and intervention when working with an autistic population. The definition and application of neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based practice as well as a roadmap to embrace this paradigm will be provided. Furthermore, practical approaches will be taught for evaluating autistic strengths and challenges, developing neurodiversity-affirming goals and accommodations, and creating strengths-based goals.