6/5/23 - SIS Virtual Event - Mental Health Community of Practice
Monday, June 05, 2023, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Category: Events
Addressing Non-Sanctioned Occupations in Mental Health OT Practice
Members - FREE
Date & Time: May 22, 7:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Please note - These sessions are not recorded for future viewing.
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Number of Contact Hours: 1.0
Presenter: Tessa L. Boston, MOT, OTR/L
Bio/Background of the Speaker: Tessa is an occupational scientist and occupational therapist with experience in mental health throughout the lifespan and across the continuum of care. She works for the Yale University School of Medicine on the Young Adult Services team at the Connecticut Mental Health Center. In addition to her clinical role, Tessa is a Member for Professional Development with ConnOTA, an adjunct professor at the University of Hartford, and a PhD student at Towson University, studying citizenship, community participation, and inclusion for people with mental illness.
Learning Objectives Attendees Should Achieve: Through this presentation and facilitated discussion, participants will: 1. Define non-sanctioned occupations. 2. Critique understandings of participation and meaning for people with mental illness. 3. Identify strategies to address non-sanctioned occupations in OT practice.
Summary of Event:
A Zoom Conference link will be available after registering for the event through CONNOTA.
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