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Chris
@chrisedge81.bsky.social
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Lecturer in Occupational Therapy; doctoral candidate; private practitioner - Ibex Partnership; Learning and Development Lead - RCOT Mental Health Network; Schwartz Round facilitator; mental health & forensic practice; up the Vale; views are my own
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Occupational therapist Teresa Joyce shares how games can support therapy – from building skills and confidence to motivating meaningful participation. 🎲💚

Thank you for creating and letting us share this video Teresa!
October 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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I am Ricardo, occupational therapist student who is looking for OT participates for my research project.
May 26, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Planning to implement RTA/DTA in forensic mental health setting and looking for anyone else who is willing to share their experiences/recommendations in a similar secure environment.
@mohospark.bsky.social #OccupationalTherapy #RecoveryThroughActivity
February 14, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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Very excited to discover this new edition and know that Rob Brooks ( #OccupationalFormulation )has contributed.
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Occupational Therapy for People Experiencing Illness, Injury or Impairment
Occupational Therapy for People Experiencing Illness, Injury or Impairment: Promoting Occupational Participation, Eighth Edition is a seminal t
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February 21, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Please see this paper on potential dangers in recruiting for research. Too good to be true: Hidden challenges of online research recruitment. British Journal of Occupational Therapy. 2025;0(0). doi:10.1177/03080226251323062
February 23, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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mohospark.bsky.social
"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.
February 24, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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mohospark.bsky.social
#PersonalCausation
#Importance
Personal Causation is related to self-esteem, health & well-being.

The World Health Organisation's definition of mental health (2022) starts by saying it is, 'A state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities ...'
a sign that says i can & i will
Alt: a sign that says i can & i will
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February 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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According to MOHO, change begins with meaningful goals (volition), aligning new behaviours with routines (habituation), and adapting skills and environments to support engagement. Practice fosters mastery, embedding habits into roles and identity.
January 17, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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I’m still doing research into the experiences of disabled people looking for employment. I’d be grateful if you could share this survey with people it might be of interest to. The survey is at:

cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

#Disability #AcademicSky
Thank you
Information Sheet Disability Employment: Perspectives of Disabled People Before you decide to take part in this study it is important for you to understand why the research is being done and what it will involve. Please take time to read the following information carefully and discuss it with others if you wish. A member of the team can be contacted if there is anything that is not clear or if you would like more information. Take time to decide whether or not you wish to take part. Purpose of the study The study aims to find out more about the experiences of disabled people when they are looking for employment. The study is focussed on people who are physically disabled. It is recognised that people may have multiple impairments. Why have I been chosen? You have been approached as you may have experiences that you wish to share on finding employment as a disabled person. Do I have to take part? Taking part is entirely voluntary and that refusal or withdrawal will involve no penalty or loss, now or in the future. What do I have to do? There will be a survey with questions on finding employment as a disabled person which will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. Are there possible disadvantages and/or risks in taking part? The survey asks about experiences of finding employment. It is understood that finding work may be a difficult process. The survey also asks you to talk about any experiences of discrimination that you may have had, and barriers that you may have experienced in finding work. Each question is entirely voluntary, and it is important to keep yourself safe if you choose to complete the survey. Only complete the questions that you feel able to. What are the possible benefits of taking part? There are no intended benefits of taking part. Will my taking part in this project be kept confidential? All data will be identified only by a code, with personal details kept in a locked file or secure computer with access only by the immediate research team. The following link is general information about how the University uses personal data: https://www.information- compliance.admin.cam.ac.uk/data-protection/research-participant-data. What will happen to the results of the research project? Results will be presented at conferences and written up in journals. Results are normally presented in terms of groups of individuals. If any individual data are presented, the data will be totally anonymous, without any means of identifying the individuals involved. The data collected during the project might be used for additional or subsequent research. The results of this study will be available in Spring 2025, and participants can request a copy of the research project. Who is organising and funding the research? This research is being organised by Dr Chris Whitaker for part of his Executive Masters in Business Administration. It does not have any external funding. Contact for further information The researcher, Chris Whitaker can be contacted at cmw55@jbs.cam.ac.uk, or their supervisor j.martin@jbs.cam.ac.uk at any time. Additional sources of support Further information and support with disability employment is available via the following links: -ACAS- Disability at Work - https://www.acas.org.uk/disability-at- work -EHRC - Information on disability discrimination - https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/equality/equality-act- 2010/your-rights-under-equality-act-2010/disability-discrimination
December 27, 2024 at 11:53 AM
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December 24, 2024 at 8:24 PM
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Few more days of 2024 🦋

#2025 countdown begins
December 23, 2024 at 7:23 PM
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Parliament does not need to be a place. It is a process focused on considering legislation and holding the government to account. Instead of spending billions on the Palace of Westminster, they should move it online and have MPs based in their constituencies.
December 21, 2024 at 8:55 PM
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#winter-solstice
December 21, 2024 at 8:13 PM
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The face of a dog that doesn't trust you after you made him have a shower. Sorry Rex!
December 21, 2024 at 1:44 PM
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The @liverpooluni.bsky.social social team will be off for the festive break from today, Friday 20 December.

The University will reopen on Thursday 2 January. In the meantime we wish you a happy and peaceful Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year. 💙
December 20, 2024 at 12:58 PM
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Last few tickets available! uosotconference2025.eventbrite.co.uk
December 19, 2024 at 12:58 PM
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The entire observable Universe, captured in one stunning image (logarithmic scale)
December 9, 2024 at 9:00 PM
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#SocialConnections
#RecoveryThroughActivity
'Given that both social interactions and social networks are important for health and well-being, Recovery Through Activity covers both topics' under the headings of Social Activities and Community Activities
December 13, 2024 at 8:31 AM
chrisedge81.bsky.social
Currently studying a professional doctorate and although it has it's moments in terms of things not progressing easily...Currently in the flow and loving it! #PostGradStudy #HeadFull #SoManyIdeas
December 14, 2024 at 10:57 AM
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I’m so excited about this and also so nervous. I put everything into this. I hope people like it.
November 16, 2024 at 5:01 PM
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Murphy & McVey (2010) it is a “Logical error” to assume that performing ADL improves wellbeing - A great extract reminding us of the need for #OccupationalTherapy to look broadly at the meaning behind behaviour for those with histories of trauma.
December 13, 2024 at 8:24 AM
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December 13, 2024 at 9:41 AM
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Wishing our final #Classof2024 graduates a huge congratulations! 🎓 🥳

We captured some fantastic moments earlier this week – you all should be so proud of everything you’ve achieved 💙

This isn't goodbye! Now you're a #LivUniGrad you join our amazing alumni network: liverpool.ac.uk/recent-gradu...
December 13, 2024 at 12:42 PM
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a close up of a man applying makeup to his face in a video .
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December 13, 2024 at 12:11 PM
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William Shakespeare wasn’t just a brilliant playwright and poet—he was also a master wordsmith who introduced over 1,700 new words and phrases to the English language. Some of his iconic creations include “break the ice,” “wild-goose chase,” and “heart of gold,” phrases still widely used today.
December 11, 2024 at 8:44 PM