Celebrating Occupational Therapy: Join Us for OT Month this October!
Every October, OT Works! celebrates Occupational Therapy (OT) Month, honouring the contributions of our dedicated Occupational Therapists and the difference they make in the lives of our clients.
Occupational Therapy for All: OT Month 2024
The theme for OT Month this year, as set by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), is “Occupational Therapy for All.”
This global initiative highlights the role that Occupational Therapists play in empowering individuals, communities, and populations to take part in the meaningful activities of daily life—whether through work, leisure, or self-care.
Occupational Therapists (OTs) work with clients to restore, maintain, and improve their ability to engage in everyday tasks that are important to them. By supporting people through various life challenges, from physical injuries to mental health conditions, OTs help foster independence and improve quality of life.
“We all need and deserve to participate in the activities we value, to have a sense of purpose and meaning. Occupational Therapy facilitates the “doing” through active listening, reflection, collaborative problem solving, skill building and the development of meaningful goals.
Pamela Russell, Clinical Director, OT Works!
Whether you’re a firefighter with PTSD, a teacher with a concussion, an athlete with chronic pain, a grandmother wanting to stay independent in her home as she ages, a trans person looking for community, an Indigenous elder supporting their Nation, or someone like you and me…
We need to feel heard. We need to be seen. We need to find a balance of meaningful activities to foster health and well-being, so each person and each community thrives. Occupational Therapists hear and see their clients, meet them where they are at, and support them on their journey to maintain or regain their important activities, and live a full and abundant life.”
Lighting up the country for World OT Day
On October 27th, World Occupational Therapy Day, landmarks across Canada will be illuminated in blue to raise awareness about the field of occupational therapy and celebrate the profession’s rich history. In British Columbia, several landmarks will shine blue in recognition of this important day, including Vancouver’s BC Place Stadium and Science World; Victoria’s Parliament Buildings, and Confederation Garden Park Fountain and Waterfall; City of Nanaimo Bastion; and Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake Fountain and LED Light Pole.
OT Works! – Supporting Communities Across BC
At OT Works!, we are proud of our team of talented and qualified therapists, all certified by the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC). Our therapists have experience in assisting clients with a diverse range of needs, providing physical rehabilitation, mental health care, and brain injury recovery. Whether serving clients across the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Sea-to-Sky region, or Vancouver Island, our mission is to help individuals achieve their personal and professional goals through unique, evidence-based and compassionate care.
Discover More about Occupational Therapy
As we celebrate OT Month and World OT Day, we encourage you to learn more about Occupational Therapy by exploring resources from the following organizations:
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy (CAOT)
World Federation of Occupational Therapy
Thank You for Celebrating OT Month with Us!
Join us in celebrating OT Month and continue supporting the mission to empower individuals in their journey toward better health and well-being. Happy OT Month!
Join us in celebrating Occupational Therapy: October is OT Month!
Every October, OT Works! takes pride in celebrating our exceptional team of Occupational Therapists and the impact they have on the lives of our clients.
Unity Through Community
OT month is celebrated both locally and internationally, with October 27th being recognized as World Occupational Therapy Day. This year, we are inspired by the theme proposed by The World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT): “Unity Through Community.”
Occupational Therapists play a crucial role in facilitating their clients’ recovery and well-being by fostering collaboration with other healthcare professionals. This collaborative approach ensures that our clients receive the holistic and comprehensive care they deserve.
“To have real impact, and truly make a difference in our clients’ lives, we must work together. Every discipline brings different tools and perspectives, and when we coordinate our efforts and focus on the client’s goals, meaningful change happens.”
Pamela Russell, Clinical Director, OT Works!
Lighting up the country for World OT Day
To raise awareness about the field of occupational therapy and to acknowledge the contributions made by OTs since the inception of the profession in 1926, landmarks across Canada will be illuminated in blue on October 27th, celebrating World OT Day.
In BC, the BC Place Stadium and the Science World in Vancouver will be bathed in blue light to celebrate OT Day!
Occupational Therapy at OT Works!
AT OT Works!, our team of dedicated therapists is certified by the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC). They are skilled in treating clients with a wide range of needs, including physical injuries, mental health conditions, and brain injuries.
Our Occupational Therapists serve communities across the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Sea-to-Sky, and Vancouver Island. To learn more about our services, contact us.
Learn more
As we celebrate OT Month and World OT Day, we invite you to explore further resources and insights about occupational therapy through the following links:
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy (CAOT)
World Federation of Occupational Therapy
Join us in recognizing the incredible impact of Occupational Therapists, and for being a part of our mission to empower individuals in their pursuit of a better quality of life.
Happy OT Month!
October is OT Month!
Every October, OT Works! celebrate our incredible team of Occupational Therapists and the difference they make in their clients’ lives!
The theme proposed for OT Month by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) this year is I ❤️ OT! Join us in celebrating!
Here’s why Pamela Russell, OT Works! Clinical Director, loves being an OT:
“I love OT because it truly facilitates a connection between people; by being client centred, we hear their stories, we share experiences at a time they often feel vulnerable or alone, and together we develop tangible, practical, creative ways to regain meaningful occupations and quality of life.”
Our Occupational Therapists at OT Works! provide individualized, community-based rehabilitation to clients in their homes, workplaces and communities.
Our approach combines an understanding of our client’s experience with objective, functional information and medical opinion, to facilitate a meaningful and successful recovery. We provide active-based, goal-driven, client-centered therapy that considers the whole person.
Our values of Quality, Respect, Objectivity, Promptness, Creativity and Empathy guide our OT and business practices.
Aging in Place
One way to celebrate OT month is by providing more information to the public about the importance of OT.
Occupational Therapists provide a holistic approach to clients in their recovery, allowing them to get back to the activities they love.
OTs also play an essential role in aging in place. If you or your loved ones want to age safely at home, an Occupational Therapist can help.
Read more about how an occupational therapist can help you with aging in place: https://www.oteveryday.ca/aging-in-place
Occupational Therapy at OT Works!
All of our therapists at OT Works! are certified with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC) and are skilled in treating clients with physical injuries, mental health, and brain injuries.
Our OTs serve the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Sea-to-Sky and Vancouver Island. To learn more about our services, contact us.
October is OT Month!
Every October, OT Works! celebrate our incredible team of Occupational Therapists and the difference they make in their clients’ lives!
The theme proposed for OT Month by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) this year is I ❤️ OT!
Our Occupational Therapists at OT Works! help our clients in their homes and workplaces.
We provide individualized rehabilitation that facilitates functional improvement and active living.
With objective, medically supported information and a focus on function our experienced OT’s create meaningful change for our clients and customers.
Mental Health
One way to celebrate OT month is by providing more information to the public about the importance of OT.
Occupational Therapists provide a holistic approach to clients in their recovery, allowing them to get back to the activities they love.
OTs also play an essential role in mental health care, and in aging in place.
Read more about how an occupational therapist can help you with mental health support: https://www.oteveryday.ca/mental-health
Occupational Therapy at OT Works!
All of our therapists at OT Works! are certified with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC) and are skilled in treating clients with physical injuries, mental health, and brain injuries.
Our OTs serve the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Sea-to-Sky and Vancouver Island. To learn more about our services, contact us.
October 27th is World OT Day
October 27th is World Occupational Therapy Day!
OTs make a difference in the lives of many today, here in Canada and around the world.
Occupational Therapists help people improve their function in their daily lives. Occupational therapy is a type of health care that helps to solve the problems that interfere with a person’s ability to do the things that are important to them – everyday things like:
- Self-care – getting dressed, eating, moving around the house,
- Being productive – going to work or school, participating in the community, and
- Leisure activities – sports, gardening, social activities.
Occupational therapy is a regulated profession in Canada. All of our occupational therapists at OT Works! are registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC)
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At OT Works, this month we celebrate our team and the difference OTs make to their clients!
World Occupational Therapy Day – October 27th – Reimagine Doing
The theme ‘Reimagine Doing’ celebrates the expertise of occupational therapy for reimagining participation in occupations that provide value and meaning to everyday life
OTs help their clients in a number of different ways including Driving Desensitization, Ergonomic Assessments, Life Skills for Anxiety, Falls Prevention and even Return to Work Planning.
OTs can help you getting back to work, to school, to the sport that you love, and more.
To our OT Works! team and to all OTs we say thank you!
Contact us and get started with an OT today. #worldotday