1. Client Centred Practice (for Occupational Therapists)
Have you ever really put yourself in your patients’ shoes? In this presentation Emma draws on her own rehabilitation experiences as a patient, with particular focus on the role of Occupational Therapy. Emma reflects on the theoretical foundation of the profession (such as ‘Meaningful Occupation’ and ‘Goal Orientated Intervention’) which can often be forgotten amidst workplace pressures and therapist complacency. Emma will provide Occupational Therapists with ideas about client centered intervention that they can integrate into their own practice. A thought provoking presentation and guaranteed eye opener, both personally and in your work place.
2. Putting yourself in your patients’ shoes; towards client-centered practice.
In this presentation, Emma draws on her rehabilitation experiences in inpatient, outpatient and community settings. Her reflections challenge Health Professionals (including Doctors, Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals) to review their approaches towards client centered practice and collaborative care.Encouraging health workers to see their patients as individuals (rather than a bed number on a ward round), Emma emphasizes the importance of providing patients with dignity, respect and and goal orientated programs. Her insights force participants to reflect on their interactions with patients, colleagues and others and to become more holistic and collaborative members of a multi-disciplinary team.. A guaranteed eye opener, both personally and in your work place.
3. How to be a patient patient
An inspirational presentation that will motivate other patients and their carers to tackle their individual situations differently. From her unique perspective as both patient and therapist, Emma will provide examples from her own neurological recovery. The audience will leave with respect and admiration, feeling less alone and vulnerable and encouraged to turn the negatives into positives
4. A stroke of luck (for general/corporate audiences)
A moving, motivational presentation that will leave people saying ‘I will never complain again’. Emma tells her story of tragedy, despair, rehabilitation, hope and optimism and leaves the audience with the simple secrets of how to make the most of any hiccup, setback or disaster. A wonderful parade of humour, angst and optimistic lessons from someone who has earned the right to speak.
5. Five Shoes (A 5 minute presentation)
A brief but powerful presentation that summarises Em’s journey and encourages us all to reflect on and accept our own circumstances. A short version of the ‘stroke of luck’ talk.