In an effort to broaden my sexuality and intimacy focused practice skills and offerings, I'm beginning to explore pelvic health occupational therapy. Starting with the OT Pioneers training course through The Functional Pelvis, I'm eager to learn more about this practice area from a much needed OT lens! Physical therapists are…

Sexual activity is only one aspect of sexuality and intimacy that we can address in occupational therapy. Consider anything that may fall into any of the categories in the OT Sexual Assessment Framework. Some examples that folks may be experiencing include difficulty with: engaging in sexual or intimate activitiesfeeling satisfied with…

As I studied for the NBCOT exam, I put together a schedule. Perhaps this will help others on their study path!

As part of my capstone project, I created learning activities to engage students more in the content. With full credit and thanks for Beth Ann Walker, PhD, OTR for developing the Occupational Performance Inventory of Sexuality and Intimacy and the Occupational Therapy Sexual Assessment Framework, I adapted this incredible work to…