Elizabeth DeBlasi's guest appearances

Elizabeth DeBlasi

OT 4 Lyfe

The Uncommon OT Series

Sarah Larsen

Michael Roberts

Rachel Harrington

Joel Larsgaard

Alexis Joelle

Sarah Putt

Erika Del Pozo

Mandy Chamberlain

Kate Burke

Rachel Moore

Meg Proctor

Lauren Sheehan

Jessica Hill

Rhiannon Crispe

Grant Mitchell

OwlTail

In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapy practitioner in Sustainability through Caregiver Training.  Elizabeth DeBlasi, MS, OTR/L grew up in New York City and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and dance from Adelphi University. She later received her Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Columbia University and has worked as an OT in school and home settings for over 13 years providing therapy for children with special needs. Through these experiences, Liz worked closely with families and have learned the power of collaboration. Her goal is always to foster independence in the children she works with and to empower parents/caregivers to be active members in their child’s therapeutic process. As an adjunct professor at Long Island University for 7 years, Liz gained invaluable experience in educating about sensory processing, behavioral techniques, and the therapeutic process. Some of Liz’ most profound work has been with a non-profit organization to provide sustainable therapy and design training materials for children with disabilities and their caregivers in developing countries.Show Key Points:·      Liz gives us a glimpse of her background and interests·      She describes her Uncommon OT work and whom she serves·      She describes what inspired her to do this work and her path ·      She describes a typical session and the skills she addresses·      She provides other OTPs valuable career advice·      She provides resources and contact information  RESOURCES: Website: https://sensory-wise.com/IG: @sensorywise Therapists Beyond Borders https://therapistsbeyondborders.org/As always, I welcome any feedback &amp; ideas from all of you or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsotTHANK YOU for LISTENING, FOLLOWING, DOWNLOADING, RATING, REVIEWING &amp; SHARING “The Uncommon OT Series” Podcast with all your OTP friends and colleagues! Full Episodes and Q &amp; A only available at: https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/the-uncommon-ot-seriesSign Up NOW for the Transitions OT Email List to Receive the FREE Updated List of Uncommon OT Practice Settingshttps://www.wholistic-transitions.com/transitionsotFor Non-Traditional OT Practice Mentorship w/ Patricia: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC3vI5OnK3mLrCXACEex-5ReO8uUVPo1EUXIi8FKO-FCfoEg/viewformHappy Listening Friends!Big OT Love!All views are mine and guests own.Be a Patron to support The Uncommon OT Series Podcast project via Patreon.  

In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapy practitioner in Sustainability through Caregiver Training. Elizabeth DeBlasi, MS, OTR/L grew up in New York City and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and dance from Adelphi University. She later received her Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Columbia University and has worked as an OT in school and home settings for over 13 years providing therapy for children with special needs. Through these experiences, Liz worked closely with families and have learned the power of collaboration. Her goal is always to foster independence in the children she works with and to empower parents/caregivers to be active members in their child’s therapeutic process. As an adjunct professor at Long Island University for 7 years, Liz gained invaluable experience in educating about sensory processing, behavioral techniques, and the therapeutic process. Some of Liz’ most profound work has been with a non-profit organization to provide sustainable therapy and design training materials for children with disabilities and their caregivers in developing countries.Show Key Points:·      Liz gives us a glimpse of her background and interests·      She describes her Uncommon OT work and whom she serves·      She describes what inspired her to do this work and her path ·      She describes a typical session and the skills she addresses·      She provides other OTPs valuable career advice·      She provides resources and contact information RESOURCES: Website: <a href="https://sensory-wise.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sensory-wise.com/</a>IG: @sensorywise Therapists Beyond Borders <a href="https://therapistsbeyondborders.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://therapistsbeyondborders.org/</a>As always, I welcome any feedback &amp; ideas from all of you or if you are interested in being a guest on future episodes, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Motus at transitionsot@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @transitionsotTHANK YOU for LISTENING, FOLLOWING, DOWNLOADING, RATING, REVIEWING &amp; SHARING “The Uncommon OT Series” Podcast with all your OTP friends and colleagues! Full Episodes and Q &amp; A only available at: <a href="https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/the-uncommon-ot-series" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/the-uncommon-ot-series</a>Sign Up NOW for the Transitions OT Email List to Receive the FREE Updated List of Uncommon OT Practice Settings<a href="https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/transitionsot" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wholistic-transitions.com/transitionsot</a>For Non-Traditional OT Practice Mentorship w/ Patricia: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC3vI5OnK3mLrCXACEex-5ReO8uUVPo1EUXIi8FKO-FCfoEg/viewform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC3vI5OnK3mLrCXACEex-5ReO8uUVPo1EUXIi8FKO-FCfoEg/viewform</a>Happy Listening Friends!Big OT Love!All views are mine and guests own.Be a Patron to support The Uncommon OT Series Podcast project via Patreon.

Elizabeth DeBlasi, MS, OTR/L: OT in Sustainability through Caregiver Training

Elizabeth DeBlasi, MS, OTR/L is a professor at Long Island University who woke up one night with a passion for international volunteer work.  Within two weeks she was on a plane to Cape Town, South Africa to learn more about Therapists Without Borders.  She and Sarah discuss their passions for pediatric therapy and how much they value sharing their knowledge around the world.  They discuss:  How many hats OTs seem to wear on a regular basis Getting to Cape Town with 2 weeks notice for WFOT Finding your calling in OT and combining your passions Empowering parents to make the primary difference in their child’s life Passion for teaching and training students Getting inspiration in the middle of the night Balancing work with passions outside of work Using yoga with sensory stimulation for young children What happens at a Silence Retreat Volunteer work within traveling, positive and negative experiences Advocating for yourself and skills when volunteering What makes Therapists Without Borders a great organization How volunteering affects both the therapist and the client  Contact Elizabeth: Instagram: @the.ot.movement Find out more about Therapists Without Borders:  http://twbinc.org

Elizabeth DeBlasi, MS, OTR/L is a professor at Long Island University who woke up one night with a passion for international volunteer work. Within two weeks she was on a plane to Cape Town, South Africa to learn more about Therapists Without Borders. She and Sarah discuss their passions for pediatric therapy and how much they value sharing their knowledge around the world. They discuss: <ul> <li>How many hats OTs seem to wear on a regular basis</li> <li>Getting to Cape Town with 2 weeks notice for WFOT</li> <li>Finding your calling in OT and combining your passions</li> <li>Empowering parents to make the primary difference in their child’s life</li> <li>Passion for teaching and training students</li> <li>Getting inspiration in the middle of the night</li> <li>Balancing work with passions outside of work</li> <li>Using yoga with sensory stimulation for young children</li> <li>What happens at a Silence Retreat</li> <li>Volunteer work within traveling, positive and negative experiences</li> <li>Advocating for yourself and skills when volunteering</li> <li>What makes Therapists Without Borders a great organization</li> <li>How volunteering affects both the therapist and the client</li> </ul> Contact Elizabeth: Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.ot.movement/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the.ot.movement</a> Find out more about Therapists Without Borders: <a href="http://twbinc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://twbinc.org</a>

Happiness Through Movement, Education and Volunteering with Elizabeth DeBlasi