by Lynne Goodacre | Nov 30, 2020 | Thriving not surviving
Throughout the Year 1: Thriving Not Surviving project we heard from lots of newly qualified Occupational Therapists (NQOTs) about the challenges they faced to their wellbeing in the first months of practice. One of the things which came through loud and clear was,...
by Lynne Goodacre | Nov 20, 2020 | Thriving not surviving
Words are important. They help us understand, breaking down the ethereal into tiny little syllables, then, using those building blocks to reassemble the concept in a way that we can all understand. In many ways, our Pocket Guides are just like that, breaking down...
by Lynne Goodacre | Nov 13, 2020 | Thriving not surviving
It’s like waiting for a bus, you wait ages for one wellbeing resource to arrive, then six come at once! Yes, the day has arrived when our wellbeing pocket guides are available to download for free, on the Elizabeth Casson website. Though they’re designed for newly...
by Lynne Goodacre | Oct 22, 2020 | Thriving not surviving
Starting your career as an Occupational Therapist is an exciting but sometimes anxious time for us all and that’s why we believe it’s so important to be supported and encouraged by your supervisor. As an Occupational Therapist and newly qualified Occupational...
by Lynne Goodacre | Oct 15, 2020 | Thriving not surviving
OTs entering practice for the first time can experience many emotions. Helping patients achieve their goals, meeting new colleagues, learning and working in a new environment and being paid as a professional can be both rewarding and exciting. On the reverse, these...
by Lynne Goodacre | Sep 25, 2020 | Thriving not surviving
Job Applications, do they make you feel… Anxious Excited Like an imposter All of the above? More importantly, should I be looking at applying for a new role a year into practice? Well the opportunity to apply for a Chief Nurse Fellowship Programme advertised in my...
