The Learning Library has been going strong for over 6 months now! Here are the stats:

• 1700+ members

• 70+ resources

• 9 Guest contributors

• Loads more resources planned!

Keep reading to find out what’s new this month, hear about some resources that will help you go from surviving to thriving, and find out how to access a special resource for a short time only!

New additions

From me you can access:

• Webinar recording – OT Student placements FAQs – find out how to prepare for your first students, the pros and cons of having more than one student at once, how to accommodate students with special needs, student use of AI on placement, and much more. I’ll also share 3 resources to help improve the efficiency and quality of the student placements you offer.

• Videos – NDIS conference presentations – I was honoured to present three oral presentations at the recent OT Australia Conference in Adelaide. For those who weren’t able to make it, I’ve recorded a version of my presentations and added them to the learning library. Topics include: When your client asks you to ‘Just write me a letter…’, NDIS report writing, and FCAs for people with complex invisible illness.

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From my guest contributors you’ll find:

Understanding Sensory Processing and Anxiety – Kids Matters Occupational Therapy

Vivienne Williams from Kids Matters has generously contributed a detailed client handout on sensory processing and anxiety. It includes easy to understand definitions and lots of strategies for helping kids with anxiety and sensory processing challenges. This resource is the perfect taster for an upcoming webinar running later this month. Jump into the library to download the resource and find the link to the webinar.

 Focus topic: From surviving to thriving

Check out these resources if you feel like you’re just surviving at the moment but need some help to move onto thriving.

• YOTT Reflection template – This free template draws inspiration from well-known reflective cycles such as the Gibbs cycle and gives lots of prompts and examples for how to reflect on your practice.

• Early career clinical resource – This contribution from Alyce Svensk (OT Coach Australia) provides templates for reflection, supervision, caseload planning and more to help you feel in control of your caseload.

• The Ultimate list of 74 OT-Specific Facebook groups – One of the most powerful ways to feel like you’re not alone is to join a group of OTs. This contribution from Leesa Musarra (The Occupational Therapy Learning Network) will help you find your tribe!

• What you didn’t know about imposter syndrome – Yep, another golden guest contribution, this time from Leesa Tuffnell (The Mindful OT). Find out what imposter syndrome is, why it impacts OTs and what you can do to manage it.

• Everything you need to know about starting your OT career – If you’re a new grad feeling overwhelmed, it could be a normal part of the learning process. This webinar will help you know what’s ‘normal,’ not normal and how you can get your career off to a good start.

• Beyond Burnout: Towards personal and professional resilience – This epic, collaborative, two-part webinar features the wonderful Julie Carlile and a panel of other awesome OTs. Learn how the challenges you are facing are often caused by factors beyond your control, but that there are things you can do to survive and thrive despite them.

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Finally, here’s the extra-special freebie!

The last month has been crazy for OTs, from the introduction of Section 33 changes and new funding periods, and now the disastrous price guide.

There is a lot to learn for anyone new to the NDIS, but my NDIS Definitions resource may be a helpful starting point.

This is usually only available for those who purchase access to my ‘Navigating the NDIS: A beginner’s guide for clinicians” online course, but you can access it for free in the library until the 20th of July.

I’ll also share a link where you can access some of my NDIS training for a discounted rate (you'll find it alongside this resource in the Library). It’s worth having a look!

Would you like to add your own resource to the Library one day?

All you need to do is fill in the EOI and tell me about your resource, and I’ll send you the T&Cs. The key point is you need to have a resource (video, webinar, download) that you would be happy for people to freely access via the Library, and in return you’ll get your own little marketing landing page and a plug in my socials and newsletters (including this one!). PLUS this cool badge to add to your website or socials. Find out more here or send me a DM.

Super keen but haven’t signed up to the Learning Library yet?

Do it today! All you need to do is add your name and email address via this link, then check your inbox or junk mail for the login details. If you’ve got an extra couple of minutes, you can even setup the free mobile app straight away.

I’m doing this because there are so many great OTs and other health professional out there with fantastic resources and education services, and the OT and allied health world just don’t know they exist.  Spend less time searching for answers and reinventing the wheel, and more time working with your clients!

If you found this newsletter helpful, there’s so much more you can get from Your OT Tutor! Here are four ways I can help you become a better OT who loves what you do with professional development that is simple, practical and worth it!

1.      Check out my on-demand courses

2.      Book in some one-on-one or group training

3.      Sign-up for one of my CPD memberships

4.      Send me a DM and we can chat about how I can help!

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