BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//OOTA - ECPv6.17.4//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:20260916T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T200000 DTSTAMP:20260904T162239Z CREATED:20260828T141455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T162239Z UID:13265-1789583400-1789588800@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. \nFor this meeting of the M.H. SIS\, those who join us from 6:30 – 7:00 pm will earn 0.5 contact hours of CE credit. You will be sent a certificate with the follow-up communications after the meeting. \nThe continuing education will include a presentation by our own lobbyist\, Danny Hurley\, providing information and details regarding what opportunities may be available in the upcoming legislative session for better recognition of occupational therapy professionals providing mental health services.  Learn about where we are and what lays ahead during this important election year.  Learn how YOU may make an impact! \n\nDate: Wednesday\, September 16th\nTime: 6:30 – 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 ~ September 2026 Registration\n \n \n EmailThis 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-2/ 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: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:20260707T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T193000 DTSTAMP:20260616T163315Z CREATED:20260616T163315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T163315Z UID:11745-1783449000-1783452600@www.oota.org SUMMARY:Career Development SIS - July 7 @ 6:30 pm DESCRIPTION:NEW — Career Development SIS Meeting\nJoin us for the first Career Development Special Interest Section (SIS) meeting! This session is a great opportunity to connect with fellow occupational therapy practitioners passionate about working on opportunities\, activities and programming designed to support the professional journey of occupational therapy practitioners at all stages of their career. \n\nDate: Tuesday\, July 7\nTime: 6:30 – 7:30pm 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 your career development as well as support colleagues and peers! \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n  URL:https://www.oota.org/event/career-development-sis-july-7-630-pm/ CATEGORIES:SIS Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T200000 DTSTAMP:20260507T045959Z CREATED:20260507T045848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T045959Z UID:11041-1781031600-1781035200@www.oota.org SUMMARY:ChatGP"OT": a Roundtable Discussion on AI in Occupational Therapy Practice DESCRIPTION:Presented By: Southwest District Joint SIS Coordinators\nElsie Bush\, OTR/L (pediatrics); Sarah Koehler\, OTR/L (older adults); Sue Ram\, OTR/L (mental health); Erin Rowan\, OTR/L (rehabilitation)\n7:00 – 8:00pm | 1.0 Contact Hours \nThis course will describe AI tools commonly used in OT settings\, ethical issues surrounding the use of AI in OT practice\, and discuss next steps and best practices when using AI. Active participation in breakout room discussion is required for course credit. \nObjectives: \n\nAttendee will discuss ethical issues relating to use of AI in OT practice and how they relate to the OT code\nof ethics\nAttendee will identify AI tools currently used in OT practice and indications for their use\nAttendee will recognize characteristics of AI-generated therapy materials and indications for use and\nadditional reviews\n\nHosted by the OOTA Southwest District – FREE for OOTA Members \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.oota.org/event/chatgpot-a-roundtable-discussion-on-ai-in-occupational-therapy-practice/ CATEGORIES:continuing ed,Live Webinar,SIS Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pexels-cottonbro-6153348-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  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:20260513T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T193000 DTSTAMP:20260325T183500Z CREATED:20260325T183441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T183500Z UID:10460-1778695200-1778700600@www.oota.org SUMMARY:Embedding AI into School-Based OT DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jayson Davies\, MA\, OTR/L\n6:00 – 7:30pm | 1.5 Contact Hours \n  \nDescription: \nJoin us as Jayson Davies\, MA\, OTR/L\, shares how AI tools can support school-based OT assessments\, interventions\, and documentation processes. By using AI to reduce the time spent on paperwork\, practitioners can increase the time spent supporting students. This session will also cover current and evolving research\, ethical considerations\, and practical use cases for AI in school-based OT\, including an interactive demonstration to support real-world application. \n  \nObjectives: \n\nIdentify at least three applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in school-based occupational therapy assessments\, interventions\, and documentation\nDescribe practical strategies for integrating AI tools into daily OT practice to enhance student outcomes\nDiscuss ethical considerations and best practices for implementing AI in school-based OT\, ensuring alignment with professional standards and equitable access to services.\n\n  \nPresenter bio: \nJayson Davies\, MA\, OTR/L\, is the host of the OT Schoolhouse Podcast and has been practicing and engaged in school-based occupational therapy since 2012. With experience as both a contracted therapist and an in-house employee across diverse school settings\, he brings a well-rounded perspective to school-based practice. \nIn 2017\, Jayson founded OT Schoolhouse\, where he now supports practitioners through courses\, conferences\, and the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative. His work focuses on helping therapists implement effective\, evidence-based practices\, including topics such as workload management\, collaborative programming\, and of course\, AI. \n  \nHosted by the OOTA Pediatric Special Interest Section (SIS) \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.oota.org/event/embedding-ai-into-school-based-ot/ CATEGORIES:continuing ed,Live Webinar,pediatrics,SIS Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/focuspurely-online-8782077-scaled.png 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:20250730T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T193000 DTSTAMP:20250709T205206Z CREATED:20250702T195859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T205206Z UID:6877-1753900200-1753903800@www.oota.org SUMMARY:Join Us for the First Meeting ~ Adults SIS! DESCRIPTION:Adults SIS Inaugural Meeting\nJoin us for the inaugural meeting of OOTA’s Adults SIS Group! This new group is led by our Adults Chair\, Alyssa DeCarlo\, and is designed for occupational therapy practitioners working with\, or interested in\, the adult population. \n\nDate: Wednesday\, July 30th\nTime: 6:30 – 7:30pm EST\nLocation: Online (Google Meet)\n\nThis informal\, experience-sharing group will meet quarterly and provide a space to connect with fellow practitioners\, discuss challenges\, share insights\, and explore opportunities in the adult practice area. \nWhether you’re a seasoned professional or just exploring this specialty\, we’d love to have you join the conversation. \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/join-us-for-the-first-meeting-adults-sis/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:older adults,OOTA Member,SIS Group,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Older-Adults-SIS-Group-2.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: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