This sums up my thoughts on the ‘hacks’ thing perfectly. OT is a profession which is often misunderstood. Royal College of Occupational Therapists should be helping us explain the depth and complexity of OT, not reducing it to magazine-style ‘life hacks’.

Some of the ‘jar cheesecakes’ from ‘domestic’ themed CMHT #RecoveryThroughActivity group

Prep *slightly* stressful but absolutely worth it to see the group starting to bond and come together around the activity ❤️
It may even be my favourite session yet!
Sue Parkinson LSCFT Occupational Therapists

Breaking my usual habit of lurking, to tell you that you MUST read In Her Nature by Rachel Hewitt
I alternated between amazement at achievements of women in sport/the outdoors and horror at the ways which people try to stop them. Shouted out “yes” in agreement numerous times!

Can’t see many OT signatures on here 🤔 Since we bang on about being person-centred, holistic etc, I suggest that any OTs who have not yet signed this read up on SIM and decide whether you think it fits with that ethos (clue - it doesn’t) then sign the letter RCOT Mental Health Royal College of Occupational Therapists