Telehealth and ABA: Best Practices for Optimal Client Experience The coronavirus pandemic has caused major disruptions to ABA services. This blog looks at how providers can use telehealth to effectively and safely provide continued support. Learn More
Telehealth Services for Children and Youth: 7 Tips for Clinicians The coronavirus pandemic is driving more organizations who work with young people to transition to telehealth. Here are 7 tips to help to implement systems effectively. Learn More
The Do’s and Don’ts of Telehealth The coronavirus pandemic has made telehealth a necessity for continuity of care in a behavioral health. How do you create the best telehealth experience for your clients? Learn More
Integrating Trauma-Informed Care in Home Health: COVID-19 Considerations Seniors receiving care at home have a better chance of social distancing than those in skilled nursing facilities, but the stress of the pandemic is creeping into the home care environment. Learn More
Misconceptions Surround Mindfulness Mindfulness is increasingly discussed as a tonic against stress and burnout in healthcare, but there is still confusion about the practice and how to set up a program. Learn More
Telehealth for Individuals With Developmental Disabilities During COVID-19 Telehealth and remote learning are blending together for OTs providing services for students living with developmental disabilities during the coronavirus pandemic. Learn More
Hospitals and COVID-19 Repercussions: Tips for Integrating Trauma-Informed Care We are all experiencing trauma on some level right now. Behavioral health practitioners are well educated in trauma-informed care, and healthcare workers can benefit from their expertise. Learn More
Be an Ally of Self-Advocacy in the Time of COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the lives of people with disabilities in every way. Despite these difficult times, there is always the opportunity to promote independence and self-advocacy. Learn More
Assisted Living Residents With Dementia Respond Best to Person-Centered Care To give good care to assisted living residents with dementia, you must use care that focuses on the specific needs of residents and their abilities — person-centered care. Learn More
Work Culture: Breaking Down Silos, Ending the Silence While protecting patients and healthcare workers in an era of pervasive burnout needs strong leadership, it often begins with a healthy culture. Learn More
Celebrating Nurse Heroes: The Reality of Making a Difference Each year National Nurses WeekNurses celebrates the key role nurses have played throughout history. This year is made more poignant with the COVID-19 pandemic accompanying the celebration. Learn More
Children’s Mental Health in the Time of Coronavirus: New Challenges Need Creative Solutions Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day is an opportunity to focus on the mental health and well-being of our young people as they struggle to come to terms with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Learn More
This Mental Health Awareness Month, Support Your Staff and Encourage Self-Care This year, Mental Health Month is especially pertinent, as we grapple with the coronavirus pandemic. It is a prime time for employers to ensure staff are practicing self-care techniques. Learn More
7 Days of Pandemic Self-Care for the Healthcare Professional Real concepts you can incorporate into each day to combat the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical fatigue you may be feeling in these difficult times. Learn More
Burnout: The Signs of Onset, Methods of Prevention Burnout is a big problem in healthcare and a test of resilience for individual workers. A new book by a physician draws on both his own experiences and those of others who are susceptible or resilient. Learn More
SNF Therapy With COVID-19: A Guide to Providing Senior Services in Unusual Times With therapists caring directly for elders facing often contradictory information during the COVID-19 crisis, how do we continue to provide the services needed by those in care? Learn More
