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A great opportunity from our friends at the Nevada Occupational Therapy Association!![]()
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Register at nota.wildapricot.org/event-4874186?fbclid=IwAR2oi993UAVWuiC5lvpLBqU0yaiB24jrJI_-fZW5rHA4VNY6tiy4x...Jon us on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 via Zoom for a 1-hour interactive session that takes you on a deep dive into the world of early life adversity and pediatric medical trauma and introduces you to the science and soul of trauma informed developmental care. Learn how to assess the traumatic stress experience of infants, families, and others through the neurosequential model. Explore and debunk myths related to the needs of infants and families in crisis as you discover the power of human connection as a core strategy to buffer the experience of trauma for babies, children, families, and others.![]()
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This event will be hosted by Mary E. Coughlin, MS, NNP, RNC-E![]()
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Coughlin has over 35 years of nursing experience beginning with her 7 years of active duty in the U.S. Air Force Nurse Corp and culminating with her current role as president and founder of Caring Essentials Collaborative, an organization committed to transforming the experience of healthcare for babies and families around the globe through a trauma informed paradigm.![]()
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Most recently, Ms. Coughlin and her interdisciplinary faculty have created an assessment- based certificate program endorsed by the NIDCAP Federation International, the National![]()
Association of Neonatal Nurses, the Council of International Neonatal Nurses, and the National Association of Perinatal Social Workers in accordance with standards established by the Institute for Credentialing Excellence, to distinguish individuals as Trauma Informed Professionals.![]()
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Link in bio for more information and to register. See you there!
Join ArizOTA's Telehealth SIS Group on Thursday, June 30 to learn how to provide Tai Chi for health and wellness using telehealth.![]()
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Presenters Sarah Punshon, OTR/L, CTI and Ruby Farinas, OTR/L, CTI are OTs and Tai Chi Fundamentals instructors at the Seattle VA where they offer Tai Chi Fundamentals groups over telehealth to veterans. They will discuss virtual movement practice safety, outcome measures, and integrating wellness offerings into occupational therapy practice.![]()
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When: Thursday, June 30, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. ![]()
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Where: Zoom![]()
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Cost: This 1-hour CEU is free for ArizOTA members and $10 for non-ArizOTA members. Not yet a member? Join or renew today at bit.ly/join-arizota.![]()
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CEUs: Certificates will be emailed within three weeks of the event date.![]()
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REGISTER HERE: form.jotform.com/221734499948978![]()
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*Registration closes at noon the day of the event. Contact office@arizota.org with questions.
Our Mission
The mission of the ArizOTA is to promote and support excellence and professionalism among occupational therapy practitioners, and to collaborate with community members, healthcare providers, educators, legislators and reimbursement sources to facilitate activities and environments that enhance the occupational performance of patients and clients served.
Our Vision
The ArizOTA, as a proactive, dynamic and responsive organization, will be a driving force in advocating for:
- System change
- Legislative and reimbursement
- Community involvement
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