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THE OT COACH


A Month of Challenge, Growth & Giving Back: Reflections from the OT Coach
April and May have been months of incredible activity, learning, and transformation at the OT Coach, and I’m thrilled to share our...

Padraig Danaher
May 153 min read
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Attendance Doesn’t Equal Wellness: Rethinking Support for Young People in School
Hello everyone, Welcome to this month’s blog! As a clinical specialist occupational therapist working in mental health, I’ve witnessed...

Padraig Danaher
Apr 102 min read
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March Blog: Transforming lives with Occupational Therapy
Empowering Trauma-Informed Care Our team has been traveling across the country, working with social care teams to support children,...

Padraig Danaher
Mar 112 min read
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Padraig Danaher
Sep 9, 20230 min read
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Gratitude, why bother?
“Gratitude has been defined as an emotion or state resulting from an awareness and appreciation of that which is valuable and meaningful...
Duc Nguyen Huu
Aug 2, 20236 min read
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Padraig Danaher
Jan 10, 20230 min read
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Parents ask: Are there any outdoor activities that OT should do with clients?
Occupational therapists can do many outdoor activities with their clients to help them achieve their goals and improve their physical and...
Duc Nguyen Huu
Dec 29, 20222 min read
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This is John, he is 15 has been diagnosed with general anxiety disorder and depression.
John has anxiety and finds it hard to find joy in everyday life. When exploring activities, John chose getting on the water and trying...

Padraig Danaher
Dec 10, 20221 min read
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This is Paula and she has just returned to school after 3 years of absence.
Paula is now returning to school after being absent from formal education for over 3 years. When Paula met Padraig, she had no goals

Padraig Danaher
Dec 10, 20221 min read
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This is Stephanie, they were diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, ASD, and identifies as non-binary.
Stephanie had felt lost and had been engaging in self-harm for a number of months and was in hospital placement for 6 months. Stephanie...

Padraig Danaher
Dec 10, 20221 min read
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This is Sean, he is 17 with ADHD
Sean has been recently diagnosed with ADHD and has been having difficulty in school and building connections with his peers. Sean...

Padraig Danaher
Dec 10, 20221 min read
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“So how was work?”
I have the best job in the world. Today I got on the water with a young person to complete one of my sessions on a stand-up paddle board...
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Oct 31, 20221 min read
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“Risky play”
As parents and care takers, we can become averse to watching our children take risks, as we fear for their safety. This “helicopter...
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Oct 31, 20221 min read
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