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Spring Cleaning With a Purpose: How to Align Your Environment with Function and Value

Spring Cleaning With a Purpose: How to Align Your Environment with Function and Value

by Caitlyn Fraser, OTR/L | Mar 25, 2026 | Health and Wellness, Mental Health

When you hear “spring cleaning,” what comes to mind? For many people, it brings up images of deep cleaning, organizing every drawer, or finally tackling that closet you’ve been avoiding. But it can also feel unclear, impersonal, or disconnected from what you actually...
Social Participation in Occupational Therapy: Building Connection and Belonging

Social Participation in Occupational Therapy: Building Connection and Belonging

by Caitlyn Fraser, OTR/L | Oct 1, 2025 | Community, Health and Wellness, Mental Health

Is Social Participation Really an “Occupation”? When most people hear the word “occupation,” they think of work or a job. But in occupational therapy, “occupation” means any meaningful activity that supports your health, well-being, and sense of purpose. So yes—social...
Your Brain Isn’t Broken: How Mental Health OT Supports Neurodivergent Brains

Your Brain Isn’t Broken: How Mental Health OT Supports Neurodivergent Brains

by Caitlyn Fraser, OTR/L | Aug 1, 2025 | Health and Wellness, Mental Health

Understanding the Default Mode Network (DMN) and Unlocking Cognitive Flow If you’ve ever felt stuck between mental fog and sudden bursts of energy, you’re not alone. Maybe your mind drifts when it’s “supposed” to focus, or you’re replaying a conversation from three...
Neurodivergence & Nutrition: How OT and RDN Support Executive Functioning & Sensory Needs

Neurodivergence & Nutrition: How OT and RDN Support Executive Functioning & Sensory Needs

by Caitlyn Fraser, OTR/L | Feb 24, 2025 | Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Nutrition

  Understanding the Connection Between Neurodivergence & Nutrition Navigating meal planning, grocery shopping, and food preparation can feel overwhelming—especially for neurodivergent individuals who experience executive functioning challenges or sensory...
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