A short but intentionally thought provoking interactive presentation to help Occupational Therapists to reflect and explore how and why we include the sometimes difficult /sensitive subject of faith, beliefs and worldviews into our every day Occupational Therapy Practice.

Nana and Heidi are both volunteer members of Christians in Allied Health (CiAH), a network of allied health professionals who meet regularly to provide peer support and explore the role of faith both personally and professionally in health and social care practice.

• •Brief review of what is whole person health care in OT practice
• •Brief review of Occupational Therapy related research from the last 13-14 years
• •Themes, barriers and recommendations from Nana’s research
• •Consider best practice in how to initiate a conversation with patients and if it is their choice, some ideas of how to incorporate this into your therapy plans and goals
• •Pitfalls to avoid, when to seek support, how to document, any considerations needed
• •Benefits of an inter faith and beliefs forum – just started in the RCOT or to consider starting one at your workplace; ideas for resources