Mental Health

The list below is our extensive collection of archived webinars. Some webinars are complimentary to members while others have a discounted fee. Members will need to log into our site in order to receive the member rate and non-members will be asked to create a website account in order to make a purchase.

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Available Webinars

Addictions 101

PRESENTED BY: Tammy Heise, RN, BN, CPMHN (C), Elle Diniz, BSc, MSc

Stigma in addiction.
Addictions as a disease.
Opioid crisis - the facts.

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Bridging the Transition From Homelessness To Housed:
A Social Justice Framework to Guide Occupational Therapists

PRESENTED BY: Carrie Anne Marshall, PhD., OT Reg. (Ont.) and Rebecca Gewurtz, PhD., OT Reg. (Ont.)

Describe the research providing a foundation for the Bridging the Transition Framework.
Provide an overview of the Bridging the Transition Framework.
Summarize the competencies needed for occupational therapists to support homeless individuals across the transition from homeless to housed.

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Child and Youth Mental Health - An Introduction

PRESENTED BY: Donna Dennis, OT Reg. (Ont.)

Impact of mental health issues on occupational development.
Assessment and treatment options.
Advocacy for expanding and enhancing the role of OT.

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Child and Youth Mental Health: Holistic Functional Approach

PRESENTED BY: Ashley Jakovljevic, OT Reg. (Ont.) and Liz Nielsen, OT Reg. (Ont.)

How to use a holistic functional lens for assessment and goals setting.
How to consider the complex interactions between social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and developmental skills sets and how this affects mental wellness and daily participation.
Use case scenarios to illustrate how this approach looks in practice.

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Child and Youth Mental Health: Interventions

PRESENTED BY: Nicole Raftis, OT Reg. (Ont.), Sabrina Panagiotoglou, OT Reg. (Ont.)

Intervention principles.
Examples of interventions aimed at the person, environment, and occupation.
Practical case studies to apply your knowledge.

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-I) for Insomnia Protocol

PRESENTED BY: Nicole Nadeau, OT Reg. (Ont.)

The importance of sleep.
Overview of the protocol.
Considerations for special populations (with case study).

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COVID-19: Home and Community Sector Practice

PRESENTED BY: Karen Taipale, OT Reg. (Ont.), Sarah Garlick, OT Reg. (Ont.) and Christie Brenchley, OT Reg. (Ont.), OSOT Executive Director

What resources are available to support community OT practice during COVID-19?
When is virtual care most effective? When is virtual care inappropriate?
How effective is communication among the interdisciplinary team?
How could community OTs improve client-centred practice?

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E-Therapy for OTs Practising Psychotherapy

PRESENTED BY: Carrie Anne Marshall, PhD, OT Reg. (Ont.), Sandra Carter, OT Reg. (Ont.), Lisa Brousseau MSW, RSW

A rationale for e-therapy in OT and general psychotherapy practice.
A broad overview of options that can be used to deliver e-therapy (e.g. text, online platforms, apps).
A discussion about ethical concerns, pros/cons of using e-therapy as opposed to traditional face-to-face models of practice, and the protection of the public.

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EnAGE - Occupational Therapy and Ageing Well in Ontario

PRESENTED BY: Dr. Barry Trentham, OT Reg. (Ont.), Dr. Colleen McGrath, OT Reg. (Ont.), Dr. Sachindri Wijekoon, OT Reg. (Ont.)

Language, terminology and definitions.
Occupational transitions of old age.
Role of occupational therapy in supporting occupational transitions of old age.

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Financial Checklist for People Who've Been Injured/Disabled

PRESENTED BY: Daniel Carroll, Partner (Chair - Litigation Award Practice Group) and Maria Campanella, Partner

What can go wrong and how to mitigate the risks?
The Disability Tax Credit, RDSPs, CPP-D, ODSP, Direct Funding, Passport Program.
MVAs - how to survive from discharge to settlement (and beyond).

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How Can OTs Manage the Risks Associated With Virtual Care?

PRESENTED BY: Andrew Spencer RIBO, Account Executive, PROLINK

How can OTs provide professional and ethical virtual care?
Professional liability risks.
Risk management tips and strategies.

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Integrating Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with OT Practice

PRESENTED BY: Anne Wilcox, BScOT, MScOT, OTReg. (Ont.)

Briefly review CBT theory, key concepts and outcomes.
Share CBT training, practice, and supervision resources for OTs.
Explore integrating CBT with OT practice, from consent to outcome maintenance.
Identify and address tricky clinical issues for OTs using CBT.
Discuss creating a community of OT-CBT practitioners.

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Introduction to Motivational Interviewing and OT

PRESENTED BY: Natalie Quick MSc. OT Reg. (Ont.)

Enhance clinicians knowledge of Motivational Interviewing and assist with the development of introductory level skills.
Explore how Motivational Interviewing can be integrated in OT practice in a variety of settings.
Assist OTs with understanding and normalizing ambivalence.

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Introduction to Trans-Inclusive Healthcare

PRESENTED BY: Karen Luyendyk RN MScN, Clinical Educator - Trans and Non-binary Health with Rainbow Health Ontario

Language, terminology and definitions.
Social determinants of health.
Understanding trans-phobia in healthcare.

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Obtaining Informed Consent: Treatment and Disclosure

PRESENTED BY: Kara Ronald, MEd., OT Reg. (Ont.), Deputy Registrar, COTO

Legislation, Regulation and Standards for Consent.
Informed Consent for Treatment and Disclosure of Health Information.
Conscious Decision-Making: Choosing A Course of Action.
Challenging Practice Scenarios.
COTO Practice Resources.

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Occupational Therapists, Driving, and Mental Health

PRESENTED BY: Aleksandra Grochulski, OT Saskatchewan Health Authority and Alicia Carey, Practice Leader OT, Saskatchewan Health Authority

The impact of mental health conditions on the IADL of driving.
The development of a screening tool - SPOT-DS.
Incorporating the SPOT-DS into your practice.

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OT and Psychotherapy: Exciting Times Ahead!

PRESENTED BY: Laura Stanley, OT Reg. (Ont.), Psychotherapist, Theresa Bernard, OT Reg. (Ont.), Psychotherapist and Anya Choulsky, OT Reg. (Ont.), Psychotherapist

An overview of the Increasing Access to Structured Psychotherapy Program at CAMH.
Practice resources related to assessment, treatment and supervision with clinicians.
Why occupational therapists are well suited for formal structured psychotherapy roles.

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Psychotherapy Supervision and OT: Beginning the Dialogue

PRESENTED BY: Lisa Detwiler BSCOT, OT Reg. (Ont.), Colleen Good MSc OT Reg. (Ont.)

Define psychotherapy supervision and outline universal competencies.
Enhance clinicians knowledge of standards and competencies for psychotherapy supervision.
Explore why psychotherapy supervision is so timely and crucial in the current OT landscape.
Assist to create a community of practice for OTs to provide psychotherapy supervision.

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Sexual Healing: Addressing Sexual Health in OT Practice

PRESENTED BY: Kelli Young, MEd, BScOT, OTReg. (Ont)

Concepts of sexuality and sexual health.
Situating sexual health within the OT framework of holistic, person-centred practice.
Common barriers to discussing sexuality with clients.
Tools and strategies for addressing clients' sexual health as part of holistic care.

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Situational Assessments in the Auto Sector

PRESENTED BY:Karen Rucas, OT Reg. (Ont.) and Life Care Planner; OSOT Government Lead in the Auto Sector
Maria Stella-Puopolo, OT Reg. (Ont.)
Jeff Ford, OT Reg. (Ont.)

Considerations prior to taking the referral to do a situational assessment.
Considerations of what to do before, during and after a situational assessment.

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Supporting the Participation & Function of Homeless

PRESENTED BY: Carrie Anne Marshall, PhD, OT Reg. (Ont.) Assistant Professor, Western University and Sylvain Roy, PhD Neuropsychologist and Past-President of the Ontario Psychological Association

A general overview of the state of homelessness in Canada.
Health profiles of homeless persons in Canada.
Functional and participation challenges that homeless persons face in daily life, and evidence-based strategies aimed at addressing these challenges.

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Telehealth & Occupational Therapy

PRESENTED BY: Christine Linton, Provincial Director Adoption at OTN and Lisa Ferraro, Regional Lead at Toronto Central LHIN, Central LHIN & Central LHIN East

Services offered by the OTN.
Cases of how OTs have used telemedicine.
Member benefits and how to become an individual member of the OTN.

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The Mindful OT: Introducing Mindfulness into Your Practice

PRESENTED BY: Angie Kingma, BA (Hons), BHScOT, OT Reg. (Ont.) and Gita Lakhanpal, MES, OT Reg. (Ont.)

Learn the basic theory of mindfulness meditation.
Learn about the clinical applications of mindfulness meditation.
Review the links and 'fit' between mindfulness and OT.
Discuss the value/relevance of having your own mindfulness practice.
Receive a list of resources (ex. online tools, apps, a reading list) to begin/enhance your own practice and to use with clients.
Explore the significance of supervision with this modality.

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Using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure
to Enhance Client-Centred Care and Outcomes

PRESENTED BY: Anne W. Hunt, PhD OT Reg. (Ont.) Assistant Professor Teaching Stream, University of Toronto Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy

Outcome measurement.
Client-centred practice.
Clinical practice.

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Women's Health and Occupational Therapy

PRESENTED BY: Lara Desrosiers, OT Reg. (Ont.), Melissa LaPointe, OT Reg. (BC)

What occupational therapists are doing around the world in the field of women's health.
An innovative private practice within Ontario that focuses on supporting women with pelvic health challenges.
Key considerations and resources for exploring the process of launching a women's health practice within Ontario.

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