What are some examples of specific, evidence-informed OT interventions for grief and loss?
Answer
Effective OT interventions range from expressive journaling and art to sensory-based activities such as the Five Senses Heart Activity, in which children use sensory memories to process their loss. Practitioners also utilize nature-based rituals, such as planting memorial trees, and animal-assisted therapy to provide non-judgmental comfort and emotional opening. Additionally, creating a personalized Comfort Box filled with sensory tools, such as weighted blankets or calming essential oils, empowers children to manage their own emotional regulation.
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Elizabeth Reymann, OTR/L
Elizabeth Reymann, OTR, has been an Occupational Therapy Practitioner since 1983, practicing in pediatric schools and hospital settings, as well as in adult rehabilitation, with specialties in brain injury, low vision, and home health. She developed a Low Vision program in 1996 and educated OTPs in Florida and at Mayo Clinic, Phoenix. She has certifications in Early Intervention, Yoga for the Special Child, Windbridge Institute, Forever Family Foundation, and Handwriting Without Tears. Elizabeth is the author of published books, Daysee, Last Wishes, Practical Advice From Your Angels, and There’s a Man Standing Next To You. She has developed and delivered seminars on Intuitive Tools 4 Kids: Dealing with Grief, Meditation, and the Therapeutic Benefits of Journaling.
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