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Joanne Beattie

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...

Joanne Beattie

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...

Joanne Beattie

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...

Joanne Beattie

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...

Joanne Beattie

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...

Joanne Beattie

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...

Joanne Beattie

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...

Joanne Beattie

5 easy tips for working from home

Suddenly find yourself working from home? Don't have fancy office equipment? No problem!