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Matt Brandenburg
Welcome to the supporting podcast for Dr. Stacy Smallfield's Occupational Foundations course. In each episode we offer insight into the importance of occupation, occupational science, occupation-based intervention, and occupational therapy as a profession. Your growth as a future practitioner will be enhanced when you use theoretical knowledge to guide your professional reasoning. This takes time and practice. We hope this show deepens your understanding and application of occupation and the theoretical knowledge that guides the wonderful work you will do.
Total 7 episodes
1
The Power of Occupation
On today's episode host Matt Brandenburg and Dr. Stacy Smallfield discuss the value and significance of occupation for health and well-being. Dr. Smallfield shares insights from her experience at the AOTA Education Summit and reflects on the biggest lessons learned during the semester.
29:3620/11/2024
Theories, Models of Practice, and Frames of Reference “Oh My!”
On today's episode Host Matt Brandenburg and Dr. Stacy Smallfield compare occupational therapy theories, models, and frames of reference and apply them to specific case examples.
39:5506/11/2024
Occupation Across the Lifespan
On today's episode hosts Matt and Dr. Smallfield discuss occupation across the lifespan. They share insights into the impact of environmental, developmental, cognitive behavioral and social learning theories on occupational performance and participation.
41:3725/10/2024
PEOP and The Hat Analogy
Join Host Matt Brandenburg and Dr. Stacy Smallfield as they discuss the ongoing instruction of Dr. Smallfield's Occupational Foundations Course. They share insights about the Person-Environment-Occupation-Performance model and illustrate how using the "Hats On!" teaching innovation makes theory visible and deliberate in professional reasoning.
33:2509/10/2024
Client-Centered and Occupation-Focused Occupational Therapy
On today's episode Host Matt Brandenburg and Dr. Stacy Smallfield discuss client-centered care. Insights are shared to encourage the development of a deep understanding of how client-centered and occupation-focused therapy can optimize health and well-being.
29:3527/09/2024
Application of Occupational Science to Occupational Therapy Practice
Today, we analyze the application of occupational science to practice, and discuss occupational therapy's distinct role in an evolving healthcare system. Do you have questions about the material? Want to provide feedback on the show or suggest a topic of conversation? Comment on canvas and we'll address it on the next episode.
37:0512/09/2024
Introduction to Occupational Foundations
Today, hosts Matt Brandenburg and Dr. Stacy Smallfield
provide an overview of the course, introduce key
concepts, and explain the importance of occupation in occupational therapy. Do you have questions about the material? Want to provide feedback on the show or suggest a topic of conversation? Comment on spotify or canvas and we'll address it in the next episode.
33:2827/08/2024