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Mental Health, Health And Wellness CEU Courses for OTs

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Emotion Regulation In Pediatric Mental Health
Presented by Jessica McMurdie, OTR/L
Live WebinarTue, Sep 8, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT
Course: #7095Level: Introductory1 Hour
Emotion dysregulation during therapy is common and can block progress towards a child’s goals. The course aims to equip pediatric professionals with practical, evidence-based tools for supporting children's mental, emotional, and behavioral health, including co-regulation strategies that promote lasting well-being. Emotional intelligence, co-regulation skills, and evidence-based frameworks are central to the course curriculum. This introductory course was designed for an interprofessional audience.

Pathways To Participation: Supporting People Experiencing Homelessness
Presented by Caitlin Synovec, OTD, OTR/L, BCMH
Live WebinarThu, Sep 10, 2026 at 3:00 pm EDT
Course: #7082Level: Introductory1 Hour
Occupational therapy practitioners have a distinct role in supporting people experiencing homelessness, which may occur across several homeless services and settings. This course will provide an overview of the occupational needs of adults experiencing homelessness and present OT-specific interventions to support the community living and occupational needs of this population. It will also address OT's role in an interdisciplinary team.

Evidence-Based Management of Patients On GLP-1 Therapy: An OT Perspective
Presented by Scott Cheatham, PhD, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS
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Course: #7060Level: Intermediate1 Hour
The GLP-1 medications have become a popular treatment for individuals with type II diabetes or obesity. Healthcare professionals needs to understand these medications including the benefits, adverse effects, and contraindications. For some individuals, these medications can have consequence such as loss of lean mass loss which can affect their function, health, and longevity. This presentation will provide an evidence-based update of this topic as it applies to the occupational therapy practitioner.

Early Attachment: Impact on Maternal and Infant Health
Presented by Tahara Debarrows, MA, LMFT
Live WebinarTue, Oct 13, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT
Course: #7031Level: Introductory1 Hour
Mother–infant bonding develops through everyday interactions, including feeding, soothing, bathing, dressing, play, and sleep routines. Therapy practitioners are uniquely positioned to support these relational experiences while addressing the sensory, environmental, functional, and occupational factors that influence caregiver and infant participation. This introductory course examines bonding, attachment, co-regulation, and co-occupations through a therapy lens. Participants will learn to recognize modifiable barriers and protective factors affecting the caregiver–infant relationship, observe the dyad within everyday occupations, identify when additional screening or referral may be appropriate, and apply attachment-informed, occupation-based strategies that support regulation, caregiver confidence, and opportunities for connection. This course is for an interprofessional audience.

Yoga Tools for Teens: Mindful Movement for Teen Populations
Presented by Amy Starkey, COTA/L, E-RYT200, YACEP, CTP-E, Qi1
Live WebinarThu, Oct 22, 2026 at 3:00 pm EDT
Course: #7115Level: Introductory1 Hour
Participants will learn about the main stressors & mental health concerns affecting teens today. They will learn how to apply evidence-informed mind & body wellness practices ('tools') such as Qigong, Yoga, Breathwork, EFT tapping, mindfulness and meditation strategies for assisting teen clients in decreasing stress and anxiety, improving mental performance and building resilience for improved overall health and wellness. This course was designed for an interprofessional audience.

Neuro-Affirming Approaches: Best Practices In Supporting Autistic Clients Who Have Experienced Trauma
Presented by Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD, LMSW
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Course: #7109Level: Introductory1 Hour
Individuals with autism have an increased tendency to experience trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder compared with the general population. For those with autism, experiences with trauma may be different, and processing and treating trauma may also require an added layer of specialized support. This webinar discusses trauma experiences, as well as trauma expressions and responses among individuals with autism.

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT) And Occupational Therapy
Presented by Gina Taylor, MS, OTR/L, HPCS
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Course: #6992Level: Introductory1 Hour
As interest in psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) grows within mental health care, this introductory course, explicitly developed for OTPs, provides an overview of the basic phases of PAT and clarifies where occupational therapy skills may appropriately contribute outside of medication administration. Participants will review key legal considerations, explore the scope of practice, ethical boundaries, and foundational OT skills such as sensory aspects, occupational integration, and environmental concerns to support informed awareness and professional clarity.

Addressing Children’s Grief Head On From An Occupational Therapy Perspective
Presented by Elizabeth Reymann, OTR/L
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Course: #6950Level: Introductory1 Hour
The purpose of the presentation is to educate other OTPs, caregivers, and educators about the need for pediatric grief intervention by addressing the impact of how grief affects children’s occupational performance. Children’s grief, if not addressed effectively, has historically contributed to an increase in suicides, poor academic performance, incarcerations, and a decline in future successful relationships.

Health And Wellness Assessment In Older Adults
Presented by Victoria Gazzillo, OTD, OTR/L
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Course: #6860Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course will introduce participants to the eight dimensions of health and wellness for application among various populations and settings. This course will review the integration of assessment tools and treatment interventions to support holistic health and wellness with older adults. This is Part 5 of the Assessment Series.

Therapeutic Use Of Pilates For Improved Functional Participation
Presented by Tina Dimopoulos, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor for Mat and Reformer
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Course: #6848Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course will explore how to integrate Pilates-based techniques as an adjunct to traditional occupational therapy interventions. Participants will learn how Pilates-based rehabilitation approaches can support functional recovery and improve overall patient quality of life.

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