{"id":4942,"date":"2020-04-03T06:59:25","date_gmt":"2020-04-03T06:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/?p=4942"},"modified":"2020-04-03T06:59:25","modified_gmt":"2020-04-03T06:59:25","slug":"april-is-occupational-therapy-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/03\/april-is-occupational-therapy-month\/","title":{"rendered":"April is Occupational Therapy Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Occupational therapy supports health and well-being through the use of meaningful \u201coccupations\u201d, the things you want (leisure\/social) and need (self-care\/chores) to do in your daily routine. We partner with you to identify how illness, injury, physical, and\/or mental challenges are impacting your ability to live your life. We can teach you new skills and new ways of doing activities, suggest adaptive equipment and modifications for your environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all experiencing disruption to our normal lives. Here are a few ways to manage stress by engaging in healthy occupations and routines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Self-care
    \u2022 Take a few deep breaths, breathe in through your nose and exhale out your mouth
    \u2022 Cook a well-balanced meal, try to eat meals at regular intervals
    \u2022 Continue to exercise, go for a walk or try an exercise class online
    \u2022 Get some sleep, go to bed and get up at your usual times
    \u2022 Set a daily limit on news and social media<\/li>
  2. Leisure
    \u2022 Schedule time to do hobbies and activities you enjoy
    \u2022 Connect regularly with friends and family by phone or virtual meeting
    \u2022 Finish a project you\u2019ve been waiting to do, like sorting photos
    \u2022 Try something new like a virtual museum tour
    \u2022 Relax with a repetitive activity like coloring or knitting<\/li>
  3. Environment
    \u2022 Organize or re-organize your space
    \u2022 Open curtains and blinds during the day for natural light
    \u2022 Light a candle or use essential oils, lavender is calming to a lot of people
    \u2022 Turn on your favorite music, choose soothing or upbeat tunes to change your mood
    \u2022 Spend time outside or open the windows for fresh air<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    References<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Centers for Disease Control. (2020) Daily Life and Coping. Retrieved from: https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/daily-life-coping\/managing-stress-anxiety.html
    Mynard, Lorrae. (2020) Normal life has been disrupted: a guide for managing disruption to occupational participation. Retrieved from: https:\/\/otaus.com.au\/publicassets\/af469002-6f6a-ea11-9404-005056be13b5\/OT%20Guide%20COVID-19%20March%202020.pdf?246d3087-7f6d-ea11-9404-005056be13b5<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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