Having a membership really supported my time at uni. Being able to access articles etc. was a huge help as well as feeling part of the OT community 💚💚 @thercot.bsky.social

Wow! Today I received my degree classification - a first! I have also been awarded the course prize 'Endeavour' by my course team. I am so thrilled and so proud of myself and my fabulous cohort for everything we have achieved. Next step: HCPC registration 💚💚 #OccupationalTherapy #OT

Wow! How stunning is this. Such a great visual for the many OT models learnt in uni. Absolutely stunning @ohteasuz.bsky.social 😍😍

I had the best time celebrating finishing and passing my course with my girls. A meal for two ended up being a surprise lovely evening with some of my faves. ❤️

Four challenging years, one big piece of empirical research, and… I passed! 🎉 Next stop: becoming a qualified Occupational Therapist 💚 #OccupationalTherapy #DegreePassed #ResearchJourney #FutureOT #OTapprentice

Thrilled to win the Improvement Through Learning Award today! 💚 Huge thanks to my brilliant team for backing me through my OT apprenticeship (and to my mentor for putting up with my nerves + moans 🤣). Big congrats to all the other winners too! ✨ #OccupationalTherapy #OTapprentice #Award

It's official. Final submission in 🎉 Completing my own research has been a fabulous experience but writing the dissertation was not 🤣 Fingers crossed for a pass 🤞🏼 Then it's waiting for the official Occupational Therapy status and registration 💚🎓💚 #OTstudent #OTapprentice #OccupationalTherapy

As someone who has had a family member have OT input re: work, I am glad to see this 💚

Diving into how #CBT tackles a wide range of mental health conditions in my new blog, reviewing @pimcuijpers.bsky.social and co new meta-analysis. If you care about evidence-based therapy and when to explore options beyond the basics, check it out on @thementalelf.bsky.social ➡️ buff.ly/DbNCq8k ☀️

🎉 Your first set of resources are here to help you promote OT Week and any activities you have planned. Campaign resources, focused on prevention and early intervention, will follow. Grab your posters, graphics and more to start planning for 3–9 Nov. 👉 https://loom.ly/HSUWXE0 #OTWeek25

Last night I went to a dance class at the gym. An hour of dancing went so quickly as it's something I enjoy. Getting back to participating in my own meaningful occupations to get me through this dissertation 💚 Look at these stats!! #OTstudent #OccupationalTherapy #OTapprentice

Today marks my final teaching day at Coventry University. 3 more weeks until submission 💚 Couldn't have done it without these three amazing humans #FutureOT #OTapprentice #OccupationalTherapy

I recently spoke at a local school about my journey as an occupational therapy apprentice. Only one student had heard of OT, but I hope they all left with a better understanding-and maybe some curiosity to learn more. Grateful for the chance to share my story and inspire the next generation 💚

Occupational Therapy Adaptation Conference at the Molineux Stadium today. The sun is shining ☀️ #OccupationalTherapy #OTapprentice #OTstudent

I forgot how calming I found drawing. Since being a mum and starting my apprenticeship, I have realised I have left little time for meaningful occupations. #StudentOT #OccupationalTherapy #OTapprentice #OT

Another win today was receiving my ethical approval certificate for my final research project 💚 #OccupationalTherapy #OT #OTstudent #OTapprentice

I feel so honoured and proud to have won the award for improvement through learning. Thankyou to the person that nominated me 💚

This means so much more now I understand the reasoning behind the award 💚 Winners announced next week 🤞🏻 "This award is for an outstanding colleague who has made a real difference through their commitment and ownership of their own learning, continuous personal and professional development."

I'm thankful to have been nominated and chosen as a finalist for the 'Improvement Through Learning' award. I truly appreciate everyone who took the time to put my name forward. It's no secret that I am passionate about my work and OT and will keep putting in my best effort to do well. 💚

What else is there to do with too many Easter eggs? Love a little bit of kitchen activity with my boy ❤️

The emotions I experience when writing my most recent assignment, "Emerging Issues in Practice". A mixture of abundant creativity and an impending sense of overwhelm 🫠 #OTstudent #OTapprentice #OccupationalTherapy

Today's settting preparing for next week's university submission on emerging issues in practice, focusing on the reactive approach to falls prevention in my service due to the referral and assessment processes. #OTapprentice #OccupationalTherapy #OTstudent

How beautiful 😍

"Finding #RecoveryThroughActivity was 'a lightbulb moment'. It represents everything that occupational therapists do well, and enables us to provide greater parity across mental health and learning disability services. The handbook is a must-read for all occupation-centred providers" - Amy Mitchell.

Very excited to discover this new edition and know that Rob Brooks ( #OccupationalFormulation )has contributed. shop.elsevier.com/books/occupa...

go.bsky.app/PZKEhR3 There are just enough of us to start a forensic OT starter pack. Hopeful others will join here & can return to having helpful online communities #ForensicOT #JusticeBasedOT

Looking forward to reading this as recommended reading for my Leadership and Management module. @mohospark.bsky.social #OTStudent #OccupationalTherapy #OTapprentice

🌿🌸 Patients at St David’s Hospital find joy & connection through therapeutic gardening. Discover how MHM Wales & Cardiff therapists make a difference. 🌱💚 Read more: [link] #DementiaCare #MHMWales #NatureHeals mhmadmin.wixsite.com/mhmwales/pos...

We had our first clinical apprenticeship network meeting last week. A mixture of foundation degree (assistant practitioner), nursing and myself doing OT 😊 was great to mix with peers and share our journeys #StudentOT #OccupationalTherapy #OTapprentice @nottinghamcitycare.bsky.social

This week, I shadowed a highly passionate hand occupational therapist, gaining valuable insights into how OT theory and processes enhance this service. Now I'm off to learn more about what a nerve conduction study consists of..... #OccupationalTherapy #OT #OTstudent #HandTherapist

Back to uni next week. Interesting upcoming module titled 'emerging issues in practice' that I can mould to my own workplace! Ideas are flowing!!! #OTapprentice #OccupationalTherapy #StudentOT

Simulated interview results back. 82% 😱 Might have a chance of getting a job after qualifying after all 🤣 Now this final hurdle to go. Officially qualify this year 🎉 #studentOT #OTapprentice

Had a 6th form student shadow me this afternoon for work experience. Of course I educated her in the wonderful world of Occupational Therapy to make sure she knew the fabulous role it is 💚 #OTstudent #AdvocateForOT #FutureRecruits

#SocialConnections #RecoveryThroughActivity 'social participation can provide opportunities to interact with potentially knowledgeable people [who] can positively influence the health literacy and therefore the health and well-being of a person' - Savjani and Dewis, 2024

Final submission of 2024 completed a day early 🥳 I never knew how difficult and extremely cringe worthy a simulated interview would be. Watching and hearing myself back was 🤮 8 months or so to go until I'm fully qualified 💚 #OccupationalTherapy #StudentOT #CoventryUniversity #ApprenticeOT

What a fabulous time at the OT show on Thursday. I thoroughly enjoyed the talks by Dr David Lee and @keirwales.bsky.social with @hoppypelican.bsky.social What a wonderful opportunity to stimulate the mind of a soon to be OT.