A Voice in the OT Wilderness : June 2009

Trust goes both ways – part 1 June 29, 2009 2:27 PM by OTCM: Trust everybody - but cut the cards . - Finley Peter Dunne We all know how important it is to gain the trust of the people we OTs serve, as a key element to establishing rapport. How many of us consider how our own level of trust of our clients affects Read More...
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High-calorie reading June 22, 2009 3:50 PM by OTCM: Tomorrow evening I will be attending an annual variation of my monthly book club meeting. One of the members, Carol, hosts us for a "garden tea party" at her house. We all dress up in outfits that – depending on an individual’s penchant for visiting vintage/thrift Read More...
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It's All Parrot to Me June 15, 2009 3:07 PM by OTCM: When we talk about cultural competence, there's the unspoken assumption that, no matter which cultures we're encountering, the shared experience of being human can help bridge the gaps in understanding. That sounds good on paper, but sometimes I wonder Read More...
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The "R-word" June 8, 2009 3:21 PM by OTCM: Unlike my previous blog titled "The "F-word: Function(al)", I'm easing in to telling you what my "R-word" is. That's because some people consider this word a profanity. It isn't on the list of the "usual suspects" in the English language; but plenty of Read More...
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