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174 – Recovery-Oriented Practice in Mental Health with Martin Staines
Dr Jessica Levick speaks with Martin Staines, an Advanced Occupational Therapist with a deep commitment to recovery-oriented practice in mental health.
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173 – OT Australia’s Chief Occupational Therapist Michelle Oliver
In this episode of Occupied, I sit down with Michelle Oliver, Australia’s first-ever Chief Occupational Therapist, for an inspiring and insightful conversation about her journey, her vision for the profession, and the evolving landscape of occupational therapy in Australia. We dive into: Whether you’re a student, clinician, or leader in health, this...
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178 – Life and Leadership with the new AOTA President – Dr Arameh Anvarizadeh
I sit down with Dr. Arameh Anvarizadeh, the newly elected president of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). We dive into her journey into occupational therapy, the experiences that shaped her leadership, and the values guiding her work at the highest level of the profession.
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