Joanne Beattie
A Quick Guide to Assertive Communication
Do you find it hard to communicate your wants and needs without being too passive or too aggressive (or too passive-aggressive)? Is there...
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Joanne Beattie
- Feb 23
- 3 min
Chronic Fatigue got your "to do" list running long? Try this!
The Four "P"s of Energy Conservation: An Occupational Therapist's Perspective Energy conservation is a crucial aspect of daily life,...
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Joanne Beattie
- Dec 10, 2021
- 3 min
From Counting Sheep to Catching Zzzzzzzz’s: How OTs can help you achieve your best night sleep!
It’s 3 in the afternoon and your eyes are heavy, you feel exhausted! But then bedtime rolls around and you’re wide eyed and stare at the...
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Joanne Beattie
- Oct 27, 2021
- 2 min
Bet You Didn't Know Occupational Therapy Can Help With That!
October is Occupational Therapy month in Canada, so we took some time to share a few examples of the amazing outside-the-box work our...
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Joanne Beattie
- May 11, 2021
- 2 min
Occupational Therapy and ICBC Coverage
ICBC recently transitioned to their Enhanced Care model, but what does it mean for accident victims and access to treatment? It is up to...
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Joanne Beattie
- Apr 29, 2021
- 2 min
5 Biggest Goal-Setting Mistakes from an Occupational Therapy Perspective
1. The goal is too general 2. The goal is too ambitious (or involves multiple goals) 3. The goal can’t be measured 4. The goal doesn’t...
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Joanne Beattie
- Feb 16, 2021
- 2 min
EXERCISE: The other treatment for Depression that doesn't require a medical degree.
Are you suffering from depressed or low mood? Feeling stuck in a rut? Looking for ways you can help yourself? There are 3 main treatments...
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Joanne Beattie
- Nov 2, 2020
- 2 min
Occupational Therapy & Post-Concussion Rehab
Have you or anyone you know ever experienced a concussion/mTBI? Did you know that 80-90% of people who experience a mild traumatic brain...
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Joanne Beattie
- Jun 12, 2020
- 2 min
Mindfulness; what the heck is it and why should you try it?
Mindfulness is the ability to be present and focused in the moment. For some, this might be a way to manage rising anxiety in certain...
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Joanne Beattie
- Apr 29, 2020
- 1 min
5 easy tips for working from home
Suddenly find yourself working from home? Don't have fancy office equipment? No problem!
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