Wizard Occupational Therapy

A story with a point to reveal a truth - Anica Jansson (Ep. 11)

This episode is a discussion with a Speech Pathologist colleague (Anica Jansson, Anecdote Clinical Support). We discuss a wide variety of topics in relation to communication, choke risk management and the world of NDIS funded therapy. Put your pre-conceived ideas of what you think Speech Pathologist's do and enjoy this insightful conversation. Anecdote Clinical Support - https://www.anecdoteclinical.com/ [https://www.anecdoteclinical.com/] WIZARD OT W: www.wizardot.com [http://www.wizardot.com] IG: @wizard_ot PODCAST CREDITS Music by Frenic W. www.thisonerecords.com [http://www.thisonerecords.com] G: @djfrenic Podcast logo by Baxter W: www.whosbaxter.com [http://www.whosbaxter.com] IG: @baxter_tck

Going solo - Noor Jwad (Ep. 10)

Conversation with Noor Jwad, who is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist in Sydney. The conversation covers: * Her journey to becoming an Occupational Therapist; * Challenges related to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS); * Leaving her country of origin due to military conflict; * How to avoid burning out as a newly qualified Occupational Therapist. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Noor's Website: https://relatefirst.com.au/ [https://relatefirst.com.au/] --- WIZARD OT W:www.wizardot.com [http://www.wizardot.com/] IG:@wizard_ot [https://wizard_ot/] -- Music by Frenic (This One Records): W: http://www.thisonerecords.com/ [http://www.thisonerecords.com/] IG: @djfrenic [https://djfrenic/] Podcast Logo by Baxter IG: @baxter_tck [@baxter_tck]

Melbourne therapy studio - Gavin Symes (Ep. 9)

It's been a fair while since the previous Wizard OT podcast, but that's because our main focus has been in relation to opening the Wizard OT therapy studio in Melbourne. This episode gives a brief overview of what we are aiming to achieve with the studio by providing feelings of safety, connection, belonging and opportunities for creative expression. This podcast provides information about how to understand human health and well being from many perspectives. From the importance of creative art activities to how to keep your brain healthy by your food choices, if you want to improve your physical, mental or social health the Wizard OT podcast is the place to be. It isn't just for health professionals, it's for anyone interested in understanding physical and mental health; and how the things we do on a daily basis can benefit us at any age. - WIZARD OT * W: www.wizardot.com * IG: @wizard_ot

Sensory processing basics - Gavin Symes (Ep. 8)

This episode is the audio version of an information session provided by Wizard OT in relation to understanding why sensory processing applies to everybody and everyone no matter their age. It covers what the eight senses are; how sensory information is processed and influences how a person experiences the world; and how it can be a powerful tool to calm or excite how we feel both inside and out. - WIZARD OT * W: www.wizardot.com * IG: @wizard_ot

Street art therapy information session - Gavin Symes (Ep. 7)

This episode is the audio version of a recent Wizard OT information session all about the physical, mental and social benefits of engaging in street art related activities. It delves into the neuroscience of play; how physical , mental and social health can be influenced by creative expression involving movement of the body; and a wide variety of other interesting topics. The Wizard OT podcast continues to discuss topics from an Occupational Therapy perspective but is not just aimed at being for Occupational Therapists. Our aim is to inform all people in relation to a wide variety of ways to improve physical, mental and social health.WIZARD OT * W: www.wizardot.com [http://www.wizardot.com] * IG: @wizard_ot