Resources & Education: traumatic events

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What Does an Occupational Therapist Do?

Posted on 8/3/2022

Occupational therapy (OT) allows individuals of all ages to participate in activities they want and need to do in daily life. A child's occupations may include play, school, sleep, leisure, and social participation. OT provides a unique perspective to the interdisciplinary team in order to promote occupational engagement. A mental health...

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Building Your Toolbox: Healthy Coping Skills

Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 7/22/2022

Living with mental illness is not easy and can prove to be a consistent problem without a clear solution. Treatments such as medication and psychotherapy are effective in relieving symptoms of mental illness, but it would also be beneficial to know what to do on your own to promote self-regulation....

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Journaling for Improved Mental Wellness

Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 7/7/2022

Journaling can be a very effective tool for anyone dealing with any overwhelming emotion. However, simply putting words on a page will most likely not give the writer all the benefits of journaling, but effective journaling can result in many positive outcomes and improvements to one’s quality of life. Effective...

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Traumatic Events

Posted by Tia Ruggiero on 5/25/2022

We here at Well Child want to acknowledge the events that happened at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Uvalde community. When scary events happen in our world, whether they happen directly to us or we learn about them, they can affect us mentally,...

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