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One Good Adult (Adult Mental Health)

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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...

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Unravel Your Trauma With Padraig Danaher The OT Coach

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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...

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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...

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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

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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...

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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...

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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...

“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...