The past decade has seen exponential growth in mindfulness-based interventions among health professionals. This program will explore how Tai Chi Chuan can be used by occupational therapy practitioners to promote occupational performance.
Live Webinar
Thu, Feb 16, 2023 at 3:00 pm ESTCEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.15 Introductory, OT Service Delivery, 06115; CE Broker/1.5 General (FL), Patient Related (AL), Related To Direct Hands-On Patient Care (GA), Direct Client/patient Services In Occupational Therapy (SC), Related To OT (AZ), Related To OT (LA), Directly Related To OT (MS), Directly Related To OT (TN), CE Broker #20-980950; IACET/0.2; NBCOT PDUs/1.88 Beginner, Rehabilitation
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the clinical and functional benefits of Tai Chi Chuan as an effective occupational therapy intervention.
- After this course, participants will be able to recognize 4 Tai Chi Chuan forms to promote occupational performance.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify how to incorporate Tai Chi Chaun forms into daily activities.
Agenda
0-10 Minutes | Introduction; The Bridge Between Tai Chi Chuan and OT |
10-15 Minutes | Reimbursement/Billing |
15-20 Minutes | Standing Stake – Clinical Benefits and Functional Application |
20-25 Minutes | Pelvic Rib Cage – Clinical Benefits and Functional Application |
25-30 Minutes | Sword Hands – Clinical Benefits and Functional Application |
30-35 Minutes | Cloud Hands – Clinical Benefits and Functional Application |
35-40 Minutes | Push Pull - Clinical Benefits and Functional Application |
40-50 Minutes | Review of Research Supporting Therapeutic Benefits of Tai Chi Chuan |
50-60 Minutes | Cloud Hands With Side Stepping – Clinical Benefits and Functional Application |
60-65 Minutes | Seated Tai Chi Chuan Practice |
65-85 Minutes | Case Studies |
85-90 Minutes | Summary; Q & A |
Presented By

Richard Sabel
MA, MPH, OTR, GCFP
Richard Sabel, is a Clinical Assistant Professor at SUNY Downstate’s Occupational Therapy Program and the Educational Director of the East West Rehabilitation Institute. For over 20 years, he has integrated Eastern and Western therapeutic practices into a distinctive approach to help clients reengage in meaningful occupations. Richard maintains a clinical practice and frequently offers programs on a variety of topics such as mindfulness, pelvic health, pain management, Yoga, Tai Chi Chuan, Feldenkrais, breath therapy, and fall prevention at community centers in New York City.
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American Occupational Therapy Association
OccupationalTherapy.com is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development, #7659. Course approval ID# 06115. This distance learning - interactive course is offered at 0.15 CEUs (Introductory level, OT Service Delivery Area). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
CE Broker
OccupationalTherapy.com is an approved provider for CE Broker, provider #50-14558. This course is offered for 1.5 hours, General (FL), Patient Related (AL), Related to Direct Hands-On Patient Care (GA), Direct client/patient services in occupational therapy (SC), Related to OT (AZ), Related to OT (LA), Directly Related to OT (MS), Directly Related to OT (TN) category/categories. If you are an OT/OTA in Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina or Tennessee, CE Broker may be of interest to you.
International Association for Continuing Education and Training
continued, LLC, DBA OccupationalTherapy.com, is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). continued complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, continued is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. continued, LLC, is authorized by IACET to offer 0.2 CEUs for this program.
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
OccupationalTherapy.com is a NBCOT® Professional Development Provider. This course is offered for 1.88 NBCOT PDUs (Beginner level, Rehabilitation Area). NBCOT® is a registered trademark of The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.