Lauren GordonApr 18, 20203 minMental Health During IsolationMany of us have experienced mental illness at some stage throughout our lives, whether it be temporary or chronic. Being isolated can...
Lauren GordonJul 1, 20192 minMental Illness in the Workplace With figures as high, if not higher, of 1 in every 4 people will at some time throughout their lives experience mental illness, there is...
Lauren GordonJun 20, 20192 minSocial Isolation Social isolation can come in many different presentations. Some people make a conscious decision to hide away from the world, some people...
Lauren GordonMay 20, 20192 minWhy is it so difficult to take responsibility for your actions? From a small child we are taught to own up to what we have done by our parents or guardians. Younger children will often try to blame a...
Lauren GordonApr 5, 20193 minTwo Dirty Words - Self CareSelf Care Being a health professional, the term ‘self care’ has been thrown around and drummed into our heads through training and from...
Lauren GordonJan 8, 20193 minSuccess With PTSD And Severe Anxiety We met this client who was the most gentle and courteous person we have come across. It turns out that she could count on one hand how...
Lauren GordonDec 24, 20181 minMerry Christmas! From Occupational Therapy Plus, we hope you have a great Christmas and New year! The holidays are for family and sometimes family are not...
Lauren GordonDec 16, 20182 minHenry's Achievements In Aged CareIt is amazing to think that a small dog could have such an impact on the aged care population he works with only 3 days a week. Henry has...
Lauren GordonDec 9, 20182 minLet's Talk About Mental HealthMental health is a passionate area for me. The stigma is so great that I have worked with many mental health professionals who will not...
Lauren GordonDec 2, 20181 minWhat is Executive Functioning? We work with many people who require assistance with their executive functioning. People who are diagnosed with autism will usually have...
Lauren GordonNov 25, 20181 minHenry's Week in Review One of the perks of being a mobile team is that Henry gets to find new places to explore and new smells to sniff. He enjoys car rides and...
Lauren GordonNov 18, 20181 minHenry Supports at Nursing HomeAs part of a therapeutic intervention Henry has been attending a nursing home in North Brisbane to assist with maintaining mobility,...