‘Be you’ blog — helping you grow as an OT or allied health leader
Our director Kimmy Lane delves into topics that celebrate and honour our humanity. This is a dedicated space to explore kind practices that support self-discovery and the experience of fulfilment. Kimmy offers insights into OT, professional supervision, leadership and EFT
Life coaching for neurodivergent women - thriving in a neurotypical world
In this blog, Kimmy acknowledges the stress involved in being a neurodivergent woman living in a neurotypical world. Kimmy introduces how life coaching can help.
System burnout - working in the NDIS
In this blog, Kimmy discusses system burnout experienced by occupational therapists and other allied health professions working within the NDIS. Kimmy explores how to identify if you’re experiencing system burnout and what to do about it.
EFT - A humane approach to mental health
In this blog, Kimmy shares why she believes humane approaches to mental health matter and why she is such a strong advocate for emotional freedom techniques (EFT).
Transitioning to work as an OT after maternity leave
In this vlog, Kimmy chats with another OT about her pending transition back to work after having her second baby. They talk about the impact of becoming a parent on their sense of self and the way they show up in their role as an OT. They also discuss the type of work environment needed to nurture a supported transition back to work after maternity leave.
Connected in motherhood
The transition into motherhood and back to work after maternity leave can be a vulnerable experience. These transitions call for tenderness, compassion and connection within the workplace and in the broader contexts of our lives.
Enhancing the emotional wellness of OTs through music
Listening to music to express and transform our emotional states aligns with the occupational therapy profession’s commitment to holistic wellness and engagement strategies.
One of our protective factors against burnout
Kimmy and Jaimie talk about why we go away together several times a year as an investment in our wellness, our relationship and our ability to optimally perform as OTs.
OT week 2023 - unity through community
Kimmy Lane and Jaimie talk about how they resonated with the OT week 2023 theme of ‘unity through community’.