Date and Time: May 20, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Eastern Time

Webinar Description:
Learn all about a new practice resource “Sleep Hygiene & OT: A Compendium”. This resource was developed following an extensive scoping review of the research evidence as part of an evidence-based practice project. Topics covered include the history of sleep and occupational therapy, current conceptualizations, the science, sleep theories, sleep hygiene assessments, and sleep hygiene interventions. The resource is applicable across the lifespan, from pediatrics to older adults.

By the end of this webinar you will:

• Recognize the importance of addressing sleep as an occupation and its relationship to health, meaningful engagement, and well-being across the lifespan. 
• Describe key findings, including evidence-based assessment and intervention approaches to support sleep hygiene in occupational therapy practice. 
• Apply concepts and tools from the practice resource and webinar to enhance clinical reasoning and integrate sleep-focused strategies into occupational therapy practice.

Presenters:
Victoria Sarunsky, MScOT, OT Reg. (Ont.) is an Ontario occupational therapist. She obtained a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from McMaster University and currently holds a faculty appointment at McMaster University as an Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct) in the School of Rehabilitation Science. Her clinical practice has involved working within the auto insurance sector and more recently in pediatrics. Having often seen the impact of sleep on daily function, she developed a special interest in supporting individuals and families experiencing sleep difficulties. Victoria is passionate about promoting health and wellbeing through meaningful activities and believes in taking a holistic, evidenced-based, and collaborative approach. 

Alexandra Hannam, MScOT, OT Reg. (Ont.) is a fully registered occupational therapist, working in community rehabilitation in Southern Ontario. Her clinical experience spans the practice areas of acute care, outpatient pediatrics and adult mental health. Alexandra's interest in sleep hygiene is rooted in many direct observations of how sleep affects daily functioning and her passion for understanding the full scope of the OT role. She is passionate about mental health, health literacy, and strives to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care to current and future clients.

Angelica Despot, MScOT, OT Reg. (Ont.) is a recent graduate of the MScOT program at McMaster University. She currently works as an Occupational Therapist with SE Health, providing community-based care to clients in their homes. Her clinical experience spans outpatient hand therapy, intensive care, student mental health, and the auto insurance sector. Angelica developed an interest in sleep hygiene during her undergraduate degree in Biology, where a course on sleep science sparked her interest in sleep’s role in overall well-being. Through her clinical placements, she observed that sleep is often overlooked despite its importance in recovery and daily function, inspiring her to address sleep through client-centred, evidence-based care.

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