BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//OOTA - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:OOTA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.oota.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for OOTA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T203000 DTSTAMP:20260521T191721Z CREATED:20260521T191721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T191721Z UID:11477-1785263400-1785270600@www.oota.org SUMMARY:Grief and the Role of the Occupational Therapy Practitioner DESCRIPTION:Presented By: Jennifer H. Bradac\, OT/L\, LPC\, M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling\n6:30 – 8:30pm | 2.0 Contact Hours \nThis 2 hour course will provide an overview of grief related processes and the implications for occupational therapy practitioners and their clients who are receiving OT services while also grieving. Discussion of grief and client occupational performance within the context of the OTPF will clarify OT’s role. Strategies will be introduced for those directly providing OT interventions\, specifically addressing grief processes and are centered around meaning-making and narrative work. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in personal reflective activities\, including an introduction to the concept of the “Life Certificate”. Grief is highly individualized\, culturally and societally formed\, however\, the majority of research and grief centered literature is based in and centered around Euro-American systems\, creating a deficit in current\, culturally sensitive\, evidenced-based education and interventions. Long held grief process systems will be addressed and compared to more modern approaches for understanding grief. This course will provide OTPs with practical strategies for effectively and empathically connecting with clients\, while providing therapeutically appropriate treatment to those experiencing grief. Future implications for OTPs includes addressing grief processes as they relate to disability and loss of independence\, the OTP own grief process and wellness within their own context of grief and loss. \nObjectives: \n\nHEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF GRIEF –  Participants will identify the physical\, cognitive\, and emotional health implications experienced by clients and patients who are grieving.\nPAST VS. MODERN GRIEF APPROACHES – Participants will compare historical and evidence-informed contemporary approaches to addressing grief-related processes.\nEMPATHIC COMMUNICATION – Participants will demonstrate the use of appropriate empathic statements when engaging with clients and patients who are grieving.\nSOCIOCULTURAL INFLUENCES ON GRIEF – Participants will analyze the influence of societal and cultural factors on individual and collective grief experiences.\nPERSONAL GRIEF SELF-AWARENESS – Participants will apply a structured personal reflection activity to examine their own grief practices and beliefs.\nTHERAPEUTIC USE OF SELF – Participants will explain how self-awareness of personal grief practices informs and strengthens therapeutic use of self when providing OT services to grieving clients.\nOT INTERVENTION DESIGN FOR GRIEF – Participants will apply the OT Process and Framework to design interventions that support and facilitate healthy grief processing for patients and clients.\n\nHosted by OOTA Mental Health Special Interest Section (SIS) \nRegister Here! URL:https://www.oota.org/event/grief-and-the-role-of-the-occupational-therapy-practitioner/ CATEGORIES:continuing ed,Live Webinar,mental health,SIS Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/shimabdinzade-woman-7483483-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T154651Z CREATED:20251006T211435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T154651Z UID:8171-1779303600-1779307200@www.oota.org SUMMARY:Mental Health SIS -- QUARTERLY Meet Up DESCRIPTION:Mental Health SIS QUARTERLY Meeting\nJoin us for the next Mental Health Special Interest Section (SIS) meeting! This session is a great opportunity to connect with fellow occupational therapy practitioners passionate about mental health. \n\nDate: Wednesday\, May 20th\nTime: 7:00 – 8:00pm EST\nLocation: Online (Google Meet)\n\nDuring this meeting\, you’ll have the chance to engage in meaningful discussions\, share best practices\, and collaborate on strategies to enhance mental health services through occupational therapy. \nThe Mental Health SIS meets QUARTERLY through 2026. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n  \n\n\n \n \n Mental Health SIS Monthly Meeting ~ May 2026 Registration\n \n \n NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Are you an OOTA Member?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Maybe\n Do you have any questions you would like to ask or present in the meeting?How did you hear about this webinar?(Required)Social MediaEmailWord of MouthOOTA WebsiteAttended a Previous MeetingOther\n Register Today \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://www.oota.org/event/mental-health-sis-quarterly-meet-up/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:mental health,SIS Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/OOTA_brain.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T153000 DTSTAMP:20251205T190930Z CREATED:20251205T160725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T190930Z UID:9004-1768640400-1768663800@www.oota.org SUMMARY:Ohio Occupational Therapy Association – Mental Health First Aid Training (Jan. 2026) DESCRIPTION:HYBRID WEBINAR – January 17\, 2025 \nIn partnership with Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio\nThis education will take place in a blended format: \n\n6.5 hours of live instruction on Zoom (9:00 am – 3:30 pm Eastern)\n2 hours of online pre-work\nmanual accessed online\n\nThe Mental Health First Aid course equips you to recognize the signs of a mental health or substance use issue\, giving you the tools and confidence to take action and help. \n  \nPlease note: This MHFA training is specifically focused on youth mental health\, and as such will be of particular interest to OTPs working with youth/younger populations rather than adults. \n  \nRegistration:\n\nOOTA members $120\nNonmembers $170\n\n  \nLearn more about Mental Health First Aid here! \n  \nCLICK HERE to register\nRegistration is limited to 30 individuals\, so register soon to ensure your spot for this training! URL:https://www.oota.org/event/ohio-occupational-therapy-association-mental-health-first-aid-training-jan-2026/ CATEGORIES:continuing ed,Live Webinar,mental health,OT,OTA,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Untitled-design-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T153000 DTSTAMP:20251013T232542Z CREATED:20250731T063209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T232542Z UID:7194-1762678800-1762702200@www.oota.org SUMMARY:Ohio Occupational Therapy Association – Mental Health First Aid Training DESCRIPTION:HYBRID WEBINAR – November 9\, 2025 \nIn partnership with Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio\nThis education will take place in a blended format: \n\n6.5 hours of live instruction on Zoom (9:00 am – 3:30 pm Eastern)\n2 hours of online pre-work\nmanual accessed online\n\nThe Mental Health First Aid course equips you to recognize the signs of a mental health or substance use issue\, giving you the tools and confidence to take action and help. \n  \nLearn more about Mental Health First Aid here! \n  \nPLEASE NOTE: Anyone who registers after October 13\, 2025 will be added to the waitlist for this event.\n  \nThis course is being provided as an OOTA member benefit\, and is available ONLY to members of the association.\n  \nPlease CLICK HERE to be taken to the members-only registration page. URL:https://www.oota.org/event/live-webinar-mental-health-first-aid-training/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:continuing ed,Live Webinar,mental health,OOTA Member,OT,OTA,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Untitled-design-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T200000 DTSTAMP:20250710T220254Z CREATED:20250710T220254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T220254Z UID:7002-1754506800-1754510400@www.oota.org SUMMARY:OOTA Mental Health SIS ~ Monthly Meet Up DESCRIPTION:Mental Health SIS Monthly Meeting\nJoin us for the next Mental Health Special Interest Section (SIS) meeting! This session is open to OOTA members only\, offering a great opportunity to connect with fellow occupational therapy practitioners passionate about mental health. \n\nDate: Wednesday\, August 6th\nTime: 7:00 – 8:00pm EST\nLocation: Online (Google Meet)\n\nDuring this meeting\, you’ll have the chance to engage in meaningful discussions\, share best practices\, and collaborate on strategies to enhance mental health services through occupational therapy. \nThe Mental Health SIS meets regularly on the first Wednesday of each month\, so be sure to mark your calendars! \nInterested but not an OOTA member?\nPlease email ootacatherine@gpsforgrowth.com for more information on how you can join. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! URL:https://www.oota.org/event/oota-mental-health-sis-monthly-august/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:mental health,OOTA Member,SIS Group,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/8625-Mental-Health-SIS.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T200000 DTSTAMP:20250614T211117Z CREATED:20250614T211117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T211117Z UID:6590-1751482800-1751486400@www.oota.org SUMMARY:OOTA Mental Health SIS ~ Monthly Meet Up DESCRIPTION:Mental Health SIS Monthly Meeting\nJoin us for the next Mental Health Special Interest Section (SIS) meeting! This session is open to OOTA members only\, offering a great opportunity to connect with fellow occupational therapy practitioners passionate about mental health. \n\nDate: Wednesday\, July 2nd\nTime: 7:00 – 8:00pm EST\nLocation: Online (Google Meet)\n\nDuring this meeting\, you’ll have the chance to engage in meaningful discussions\, share best practices\, and collaborate on strategies to enhance mental health services through occupational therapy. \nThe Mental Health SIS meets regularly on the first Wednesday of each month\, so be sure to mark your calendars! \nInterested but not an OOTA member?\nPlease email ootacatherine@gpsforgrowth.com for more information on how you can join. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! URL:https://www.oota.org/event/oota-mental-health-sis-monthly-meet-up/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:mental health,OOTA Member,SIS Group,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/7225-Mental-Health-SIS.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T200000 DTSTAMP:20251009T185902Z CREATED:20250428T032207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T185902Z UID:5953-1749063600-1749067200@www.oota.org SUMMARY:OOTA Mental Health SIS ~ Monthly Meet Up DESCRIPTION:Mental Health SIS Monthly Meeting\nJoin us for the next Mental Health Special Interest Section (SIS) meeting! This session is open to OOTA members only\, offering a great opportunity to connect with fellow occupational therapy practitioners passionate about mental health. \n\nDate: Wednesday\, June 4th\nTime: 7:00 – 8:00pm EST\nLocation: Online (Google Meet)\n\nDuring this meeting\, you’ll have the chance to engage in meaningful discussions\, share best practices\, and collaborate on strategies to enhance mental health services through occupational therapy. \nThe Mental Health SIS meets regularly on the first Wednesday of each month\, so be sure to mark your calendars! \nInterested but not an OOTA member?\nPlease email ootacatherine@gpsforgrowth.com for more information on how you can join. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n  URL:https://www.oota.org/event/oota-mental-health-sis-monthly-meet-june/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:mental health,OOTA Member,SIS Group,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/6425-Mental-Health-SIS.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T200000 DTSTAMP:20250428T033552Z CREATED:20250428T032002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T033552Z UID:5949-1746644400-1746648000@www.oota.org SUMMARY:OOTA Mental Health SIS ~ Monthly Meet Up DESCRIPTION:Mental Health SIS Monthly Meeting\nJoin us for the next Mental Health Special Interest Section (SIS) meeting! This session is open to OOTA members only\, offering a great opportunity to connect with fellow occupational therapy practitioners passionate about mental health. \n\nDate: Wednesday\, May 7th\nTime: 7:00 – 8:00pm EST\nLocation: Online (Google Meet)\n\nDuring this meeting\, you’ll have the chance to engage in meaningful discussions\, share best practices\, and collaborate on strategies to enhance mental health services through occupational therapy. \nThe Mental Health SIS meets regularly on the first Wednesday of each month\, so be sure to mark your calendars! \nInterested but not an OOTA member?\nPlease email ootacatherine@gpsforgrowth.com for more information on how you can join. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! URL:https://www.oota.org/event/oota-mental-health-sis-monthly-meet-up-may/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:mental health,OOTA Member,SIS Group,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/5725-Mental-Health-SIS.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T190000 DTSTAMP:20250313T032914Z CREATED:20250313T032914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T032914Z UID:4632-1744221600-1744225200@www.oota.org SUMMARY:Live Webinar ~ Mental Health in Clinical Education DESCRIPTION:LIVE WEBINAR – April 09\, 2025 \nPresented by: Ali Williams\, OTD\, OTR/L & Bailey Peters\, OTD\, OTR/L\n1 Contact Hour | Meets the CE requirement for mental health for Ohio licensure renewal.  \nThe realm of mental health within clinical education has many uncertainties that can increase stress. Clinical sites often face challenges in establishing a clinical placement\, understanding the appropriate types of supervision to provide to students\, and managing the stress associated with students who are struggling. This presentation aims to explain the processes and supervisory strategies pertinent to all occupational therapy (OT) clinical experiences. Through these discussions\, we will explore methods for preparing for student placements\, supervising students at various levels of their education\, and offering resources for developing effective remediation plans. \nRegister Here URL:https://www.oota.org/event/live-webinar-mental-health-in-clinical-education/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:continuing ed,Live Webinar,mental health,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screen-Shot-2025-03-12-at-8.24.12-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T200000 DTSTAMP:20250326T201554Z CREATED:20250228T213329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T201554Z UID:4383-1743620400-1743624000@www.oota.org SUMMARY:OOTA Mental Health SIS ~ Monthly Virtual Meetup DESCRIPTION:Mental Health SIS Monthly Meeting\nJoin us for the next Mental Health Special Interest Section (SIS) meeting! This session is open to OOTA members only\, offering a great opportunity to connect with fellow occupational therapy practitioners passionate about mental health. \n\nDate: Wednesday\, April 2nd\nTime: 7:00 – 8:00pm EST\nLocation: Online (Google Meet)\n\nDuring this meeting\, you’ll have the chance to engage in meaningful discussions\, share best practices\, and collaborate on strategies to enhance mental health services through occupational therapy. \nThe Mental Health SIS meets regularly on the first Wednesday of each month\, so be sure to mark your calendars! \nInterested but not an OOTA member?\nPlease email ootacatherine@gpsforgrowth.com for more information on how you can join. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nREGISTER BELOW URL:https://www.oota.org/event/oota-mental-health-sis-monthly-virtual-meetup/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:mental health,Non-Member,OOTA Member,SIS Group,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/4225-Mental-Health-SIS.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR