Growing Strong Roots: an Occupational Therapist’s Perspective on Parenting, Self-Regulation, and Resilience
Lee-Anne Bloom, MS, OTR/L; Oak Bloom OT
7 episodes
3 hours ago
As a mom and a therapist working with families for many years, I’ve seen firsthand how overwhelming it can be to raise sturdy children. My goal is to share science-based strategies, real-life stories and resources that can help you nourish those roots so that you and the children in your life can grow stronger, sturdier, and more resilient.
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As a mom and a therapist working with families for many years, I’ve seen firsthand how overwhelming it can be to raise sturdy children. My goal is to share science-based strategies, real-life stories and resources that can help you nourish those roots so that you and the children in your life can grow stronger, sturdier, and more resilient.
Introducing Growing Strong Roots: an OT's guide to parenting, self-regulation, and resilience
Growing Strong Roots: an Occupational Therapist’s Perspective on Parenting, Self-Regulation, and Resilience
13 minutes
2 months ago
Introducing Growing Strong Roots: an OT's guide to parenting, self-regulation, and resilience
Host Lee-Anne Bloom, an experienced occupational therapist and owner of Oak Bloom OT, discusses how her diverse career background and experiences with her son’s neurodiversity have shaped her holistic approach to occupational therapy and helping "hard kids". She explains the importance of resilience, creative problem-solving, and personalized strategies in helping children and parents thrive. Listen in to gain valuable insights and practical tips for fostering strong, resilient roots in children. Rooted in lived experience, creativity, science-based strategies, and 15 years of clinical work, Lee-Anne shares how OT can help children and families move from surviving to thriving.
Timestamps00:00 – Introduction to Oak Bloom OT and the Podcast00:28 – Why the Podcast Exists and Its Purpose00:51 – Invitation to Grow and Build Resilience Together00:58 – Personal Story and How Motherhood Shaped Her Career01:19 – What Occupational Therapy Is and What It Focuses On02:06 – Being Both a Parent and an OT Supporting Her Neurodivergent Son02:31 – A Diverse Background That Informs Her Approach02:55 – Overcoming Disability, Pain, and ADHD Builds Empathy and Insight03:18 – Family Influence and Lessons From Her Father’s Experience04:09 – Sensory Sensitivities and Real-Life Adaptations04:32 – Celebrating Creativity and Determination in Neurodiverse Learners05:19 – Tailored Strategies for Strong-Willed and Sensitive Kids06:02 – Challenging the Myth of Laziness and Supporting Atypical Learners06:41 – Embracing a Nonlinear Career Path as Valuable Preparation07:09 – Helping Families Thrive Through Experience and OT Training07:32 – Sensory and Emotional Tools as Essential Protective Armor07:58 – Collaborative Parent Coaching as a Key to Lasting Growth08:24 – The Ferret Approach: Following Interests in a Screen-Filled World08:47 – Helping Kids and Parents Discover Strengths and Coping Tools09:00 – What It Is Really Like Raising a Hard Kid09:14 – Building Systems That Support Confidence and Independence09:41 – Refining Solutions Together Over Time10:34 – Closing Message of Encouragement and Resilience10:54 – Contact and Outro
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Growing Strong Roots: an Occupational Therapist’s Perspective on Parenting, Self-Regulation, and Resilience
As a mom and a therapist working with families for many years, I’ve seen firsthand how overwhelming it can be to raise sturdy children. My goal is to share science-based strategies, real-life stories and resources that can help you nourish those roots so that you and the children in your life can grow stronger, sturdier, and more resilient.
