I never really believed it, but this forum has proved it is true OT's hibernate through the summer, leaving us poor nurses to do all the work. Well, here is...
Hi David I am an OT who does not hibernate in summer nor have I ever done so. I have also been trained in Control and Restraint techniques when working at...
Jane Cronin-Davis
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Jul 17, 2003 4:12 pm
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Hi David Equally not sure how you arrived at this hypotheses. My understanding is that teachers get the summer off???? and understandably so if you have ...
Joe & Sarah Ayres
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Jul 17, 2003 9:04 pm
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Hello David, This is being written at a time I perhaps should be sleeping (6.59am), and certainly hibernation is out of the window, as I am wide awake! Just...
I think that Dave was just trying (& by the looks of it succeeding) to stimulate a bit of discussion on the group. This e-group usually has about 20 messages...
I guess the raw nerves even work when in sleepy mode my colleague therapists the LMAO should have cued you to the fact that the hibernation bit was a poor...
Even some of us OT's in the United States often read our E-mails during summer holiday time. For an RN, your sense of humour is okay! In Michigan, those who...
Hi Eddie Berns - Transactional Analysis as a de-escalation technique ‘ego states’ are in the form of either the parent, adult or child context. During ...
Joe & Sarah Ayres
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Jul 19, 2003 1:15 pm
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Sounds a bit like NLP to me - pace and lead etc, is that correct? Phil on 19/7/03 2:25 pm, Joe & Sarah Ayres at joe.sarah9x@... wrote: Hi Eddie ...
just a short intro from a new member, Not an OT but a (Hope you dont throw me out!)Nurse currentley working on an acute admissions ward in an RSU in uk. who...
Hi Alan Glad you are an optimist who believes in cooperation. We should have more of us around. I'm sure we can learn from you too. How long have you been...
Jane Cronin-Davis
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Jul 21, 2003 8:14 am
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Dear Alan, I'm an OT working also in a RSU who strongly believes in working together with other disciplines towards the care of the patients. I currently...
It's been interesting threading through the responses to this email as I have the advantage of reading most before replying as I have been away this past few...
I support your belief in co-operation. However, in my experience, external factors often intervene, making it difficult at times for nurses and OT's alike. ...
Hi all I have been asked by Bridgit Dimond ( who is in the process of preparing the 2nd edition of her "Legal Aspects Of OT"book) if any forensic OTs have any ...
Hello Just wanted to update you on the progress of the 5th Anuual National Forensic OT conference... entitled 'effective groupwork in forensic OT'. The date of...
Judy Keenan
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Jul 22, 2003 3:41 pm
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Dave I thought your approach was interesting and whilst I saw the humour I didn't have/make the time to reply any sooner. I, like most of my other colleagues...
Following our e-mail yesterday about this year's fornesic OT conference, we're pleased to hear that some of you are keen for more info on the abstracts at this...
Judy Keenan
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Jul 23, 2003 8:27 am
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Dear all, Can any one please recommend any good reference books/manuals on social skills training. We are looking for material that has been tried and tested ...
Julie Caulfield
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Jul 23, 2003 10:07 am
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Fascinating stuff does this mean that if i am a patient and kick off in a child like state, an appropriate response would be to take the role of another child?...
Hi Dave My initial response to that would be no, but need to reopen the books to revisit theory. Jane ... From: David Langton...
Jane Cronin-Davis
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Jul 23, 2003 12:22 pm
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Hi David Good question? However, in your opinion if you were a patient and acted out in a child like state how would you describe your presentation and ...
Joe & Sarah Ayres
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Jul 23, 2003 8:13 pm
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Hi fiona, Couldnt agree more. Ive found myself conducting a campaign of co- operative working by way of email it works to a degree but its a real pain as it...
Good question Joe Jane ... From: Joe & Sarah Ayres [mailto:joe.sarah9x@...] Sent: 23 July 2003 21:24 To:...
Jane Cronin-Davis
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Jul 24, 2003 6:55 am
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In my child like state I suppose i would refuse to answer joe, as why should i share my inner thoughts with you. LOL however. I am standing with my fists...
Hi David I suppose the textbooks in this situation would suggest the complimentary role is adult - child. The presentation you describe sounds like a patient ...
Joe & Sarah Ayres
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Jul 28, 2003 7:12 pm
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As a final year OT student who is going to be working as a basic grade OT in forensic, I'd like some info on how to deal with these sorts of situations! So, to...
Too high a risk for me that method Joe I prefer the calming, listening, non assertive response as my initial approach but you are ok with having me tagged as...
As a theoretical debate the scenario I have painted for Joe is interesting Phil, but is not representative of the majority of incidents which require de ...