AOTA

KEYNOTE

“We Wear the Mask”: Everyday ‘isms and the Occupational Therapy Practitioner

This course will examine trauma and microaggressions through the lens of psychological thriving. We will explore how OT practitioners with intersections of diversity can honor their lived experiences while moving beyond resilience to thriving in practice and life.

Speakers: Shanese Higgins, DHSc, OTR/L, BCMH; Brittany Collins, PhD, LPC-S (MO), LPCC (OH), NCC, Developing Me! Counseling and Consulting, LLC (Owner)

CLOSING

AOTA: Advancing Opportunity for Occupational Therapy in Mental and Behavioral Health

As federal, state, and local governments develop innovative ways to meet society’s mental and behavioral health needs, there are increasing opportunities for occupational therapy practitioners. This session will focus on AOTA’s efforts to advance occupational therapy in mental and behavioral health, including the progress that has been made, and opportunities and barriers. We will explore how AOTA is working to support practitioners, and how practitioners can advocate for these opportunities.