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Pre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsIs OT School Hard?Many students think that occupational therapy school is hard. However, I think it is important to find out and think about why are we asking this question and what can we do to ensure that we not only survive and pass OT school, but thrive in OT school. Tune in to find out what my thoughts are on this matter and if I think is occupational therapy school hard? If you are applying to OT school, you can get started on the right foot by getting our E-book. "8 Genius steps to get into OT school". ...2023-03-0111 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsWhat does an Occupational Therapist do: OT's role in cancer treatment Part IIOT's role in cancer treatment Part IIIf you ever known or met someone with a cancer diagnosis, you know that Cancer is one of those things that affects not only the individual with the diagnosis but the whole family. It is needless to say that it impacts how people go about their everyday lives. With that said, it should not be unheard of that occupational therapist is on the team to help someone with cancer given that we help people get back to their everyday lives. In this week's episode we bring on Vanessa Yanez, OTR...2022-12-1323 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsWhat does an Occupational Therapist do: OT's role in cancer treatment Part IIf you ever known or met someone with a cancer diagnosis, you know that Cancer is one of those things that affects not only the individual with the diagnosis but the whole family. It is needless to say that it impacts how people go about their everyday lives. With that said, it should not be unheard of that occupational therapist is on the team to help someone with cancer given that we help people get back to their everyday lives. In this week's episode we bring on Vanessa Yanez, OTR/L. on to the show to discuss her role...2022-11-0723 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsDeclutter Your Mind and Home with Sarah Larsen from Balanced Home Organization - Part IISarah Larsen is an occupational therapist. Since she is an Occupational therapist, you may expect for her to work in a school, hospital, or clinic of some sort…However, she doesn’t…She has decided to use the skills she has an OT to help people get organized and live more balanced lives through home organization and decluttering. Yes. If you have watched the Netflix show “The home edit”, think about that and you’ll know what I am talking about…Huh? An occupational therapist can help people through home organization? Yes, my friends… She is an OT and home organiz...2022-10-3122 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsDeclutter Your Mind and Home with Sarah Larsen from Balanced Home Organization - Part ISarah Larsen is an occupational therapist. Since she is an Occupational therapist, you may expect for her to work in a school, hospital, or clinic of some sort…However, she doesn’t…She has decided to use the skills she has an OT to help people get organized and live more balanced lives through home organization and decluttering. Yes. If you have watched the Netflix show “The home edit”, think about that and you’ll know what I am talking about…Huh? An occupational therapist can help people through home organization? Yes, my friends… She is an OT and home organiz...2022-10-1723 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsHow to become a Pediatric OT with Alvin Pineda from OT Outside the Box - Part IIThis week Jessica brings on Alvin Pineda OTR/L where they discuss outpatient pediatric OT. Alvin graduated from occupational therapy school at Dominican College. He is the creator of @ot.outside.the.box. He gives a lot of great content on there to help pediatric clinicians become more creative. So, it was definitely a privilege to speak with him about pediatrics. So, if you’re thinking about becoming a pediatric occupational therapist, you don’t want to miss this episode as we dive into what it is like to be an OT in outpatient pediatrics. We discuss   2022-10-0322 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsHow to become a Pediatric OT with Alvin Pineda from OT Outside the Box - Part IThis week Jessica brings on Alvin Pineda OTR/L where they discuss outpatient pediatric OT. Alvin graduated from occupational therapy school at Dominican College. He is the creator of @ot.outside.the.box. He gives a lot of great content on there to help pediatric clinicians become more creative. So, it was definitely a privilege to speak with him about pediatrics. So, if you’re thinking about becoming a pediatric occupational therapist, you don’t want to miss this episode as we dive into what it is like to be an OT  in outpatient pediatrics. We discuss   Wh...2022-09-2121 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsAddressing Home and health and Is OT worth it? With Mandy Chamberlain, MOTR/L - Part IIThis week we continue our settings series. Jessica brought on Mandy Chamberlain back again. She has about 20 years experience and is the creator of OT flourish, which is a mentorship program and membership for Fieldwork students and new grads. They discuss how Pre OT are not always going to be Pre OTs and need the support and need continued mentorship as they transition or advance in their clinical journeys.They discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being a home health practitioner and see if this setting is for you.They discuss what to m...2022-09-1225 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsAddressing Home and health and Is OT worth it? With Mandy Chamberlain, MOTR/L - Part IThis week we continue our settings series. Jessica brought on Mandy Chamberlain. She has about 20 years experience and is the creator of OT flourish, which is a mentorship program and membership for Fieldwork students and new grads. They discuss how Pre OT are not always going to be Pre OTs and need the support and need continued mentorship as they transition or advance in their clinical journeys. They discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being a home health practitioner.What is it like to work in home health to see if this setting is for...2022-09-0521 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsEmpowering Arthritis Patients with Cheryl Crow, OTR/L from Arthritis Life - Part IIFor this week's episode we have very special guest, Cheryl Crow. She's a graduate from Vassar College and worked in a series of non-profits and non-OT related jobs for six years before getting a master's degree in occupational therapy. She is the founder of Arthritis Life where she provides online courses and online support groups. ON this episodeCheryl shares her story about serving people with arthritis, young to middle aged people with inflammatory forms of arthritis and systemic diseases. We dive into her journey working with arthritis patients. We discuss how we best...2022-08-2927 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsEmpowering Arthritis Patients with Cheryl Crow, OTR/L from Arthritis Life - Part IFor this week's episode we have very special guest, Cheryl Crow. She's a graduate from Vassar College and worked in a series of non-profits and non-OT related jobs for six years before getting a master's degree in occupational therapy. She is the founder of Arthritis Life where she provides online courses and online support groups. ON this episodeCheryl shares her story about serving people with arthritis, young to middle aged people with inflammatory forms of arthritis and systemic diseases. Links to get in touch with Cheryl:https://www.youtube.com/c...2022-08-2318 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsRejected from OT school to Home modification specialist with Lindsay Delong OTR/L Part IIThis week Jessica speaks with Lindsay Delong from Equip me ot. Lindsay DeLong is an Occupational Therapist of 10 years focusing on adult populations in home health. She is the founder and content creator behind EquipMeOT, an online platform on YouTube and Instagram focusing on modifications and adaptations for maximizing safety and quality of life through the lifespan. On This episodeLindsay shares her story about getting rejected. Spoiler: She later got accepted in the following cycle.She shares additionally what home modification isSpecializations within OT and home modification.Common modifications she makes...2022-08-1528 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsRejected from OT school to Home modification specialist with Lindsay Delong OTR/LThis week Jessica speaks with Lindsay Delong from Equip me ot. Lindsay DeLong is an Occupational Therapist of 10 years focusing on adult populations in home health. She is the founder and content creator behind EquipMeOT, an online platform on YouTube and Instagram focusing on modifications and adaptations for maximizing safety and quality of life through the lifespan. On This episodeLindsay shares her story about getting rejected. Spoiler: She later got accepted in the following cycle.She shares additionally what home modification isSpecializations within OT and home modification.Common modifications she makes...2022-08-0820 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsSchool based OT like with Jayson Davies from Southern CaliforniaWhat does life look like after you get your degree? Are you about to start going to an OT school? Have you ever thought of the different fields that OTs go into to expose you to the different settings you can work in as an occupational therapist?  This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez brought Jayson Davies back. He is a licensed and registered occupational therapist - who lives in Southern California. Still, he has the pleasure of supporting school-based OT practitioners all across the globe. Jayson is the host of the OT Schoolhouse Podcast where he s...2022-08-0124 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsStarting your OT Journey in Southern California with Jayson DaviesWhat does life look like after you get your degree? Are you about to start going to an OT school? Have you ever thought of the different fields that OTs go into to expose you to the different settings you can work in as an occupational therapist?  This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Jayson Davies. a licensed and registered occupational therapist - who lives in Southern California. Still, he has the pleasure of supporting school-based OT practitioners all across the globe. Jayson is the host of the OT Schoolhouse Podc...2022-07-2523 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsShould You Consider Occupational Therapy for Your Family Part 2 with Diamond RashadParenting is one of the hardest jobs since you have to take care of a child who needs everything. How do you adjust mentally when your child is born? How can you change your daily habits or modify your lifestyle in order to improve your mental health even after giving birth? What can you do to stay healthy without sacrificing the little one's needs?   This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jesica Lopez will interview Diamond Rashad. Diamond is a pediatric occupational therapist located in Savannah, GA, with over five years of experience in early intervention and...2022-07-1824 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsShould You Consider Occupational Therapy for Your Family with Diamond RashadWhen we think of the kind of professionals that help people with disabilities, we often picture doctors and physical therapists. But did you know that occupational therapy assistants can also assist your loved ones with a variety of needs? What are key ways to know if your family member needs help with OT?    This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jesica Lopez will interview Diamond Rashad. Diamond is a pediatric occupational therapist located in Savannah, GA, with over five years of experience in early intervention and outpatient pediatrics. She serves as the local coordinator for Postpartum Supp...2022-07-1117 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsWhat It's Like to Be an International OT at University of Texas and University of Illinois Chicago Part 2 with Briana Miller, OTDAre you planning on doing international work or moving abroad? How can it give you a different perspective while traveling to other countries to help other people?    This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Brianna Miller. Brianna is an energetic and highly qualified Occupational Therapist. She got her undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago and completed her Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Texas Medical Branch.  They will touch on such topics as: Immersing in a unique experience and different cultures  The conn...2022-07-0521 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsWhat It's Like to Be an International OT at University of Texas and University of Illinois Chicago with Briana Miller, OTDImagine you moving abroad, working in an unfamiliar culture, and helping people after an injury or illness. How would you start to face adversity, fulfill your dreams and inspire others along the way? How would you make the most of your opportunities in life and push yourself outside your comfort zone?    This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jesica Lopez will interview Briana Miller. Brianna is an energetic and highly qualified Occupational Therapist. She holds a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Illinois in Chicago. Currently completing her Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therap...2022-06-2717 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsSettings in Occupational Therapy: Hippotherapy with Alondra Ammon Part 2What makes hippotherapy unique from other therapies? How does it change people’s lives? How can an experience from therapy make itself an enjoyable experience in a natural context?   This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jesica Lopez will interview Alondra Ammon. Alondra's passions lie in supporting the growth of a culturally responsive occupational therapy workforce. She believed that there is beauty in having diverse cultures no matter where you're from! She encourages everyone from all backgrounds so that we can provide quality education and care to students and clients with compassion and understanding. 2022-06-2025 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsSettings in Occupational Therapy: Hippotherapy with Alondra AmmonDo you want to regain your strength and balance, so you can enjoy life and live to the fullest through the use of Hippotherapy?  What if I told you you could work with horses in the OT world? Did you know you could do that?   This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jesica Lopez will interview Alondra Ammon. Alondra is passionate about Hippotherapy and believes that there is beauty in having diverse cultures no matter where you're from! She encourages everyone from all backgrounds so that we can provide quality education and care to students and clie...2022-06-1315 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsThriving in OT School and Beyond at A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine with Ashley De CastroCongratulations! You’ve received your letter of admission to OT school. Now here comes the question. What is the key to success in OT school? Occupational therapy school is tough. There are readings, practical exams, group projects, and labs, all on top of lengthy amounts of time spent in class. When all this is happening at the same time, how do you set yourself up for success in OT school and survive a few years of grad school? Listen in for some tried and true methods to start you off on the right path.   This wee...2022-06-0624 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsA Glimpse at the Occupational Therapy School Program at A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine with Ashley De CastroAre you planning to get into occupational therapy school? How would you imagine what the path would be like to get into an OT school? Are you ready to get a glimpse of what an OT school program would look like? This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Ashley De Castro. Ashley is a second-year doctoral student at A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine, halfway through by level IIA FW in hand therapy. She has an interest in hands, being a pediatrician, and an advocate for mental health in every asp...2022-05-3118 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsPreparing For Your Career As An Occupational Therapist from The University of St. Augustine with Dr. Christina Bertran part 2Are you one of the pre-OT students wanting to get into an OT school? Do you want to know about field work using your degree and how to make the best financial decision in terms of choosing an OT school? Be inspired and get advice from the OTs’ pre-OT journeys.   This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will continue to interview Dr. Christina Bertran. Dr.  Bertran has been practicing occupational therapy since 2015. She graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at Flo...2022-05-2329 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsPreparing For Your Career As An Occupational Therapist from The University of St. Augustine with Dr. Christina Bertran from The University of St. AugustineHow would you like to work in an exciting occupational therapy job, but want to make sure your skills and knowledge are as good as they can be? Are you ready to equip yourself with all of the knowledge and know-how you need to be successful in your future career as an OT?    This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Christina Bertran. Dr. Christina Bertran has been practicing occupational therapy since 2015. She graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and her Master of Science in Occupational Ther...2022-05-1620 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsCompleting A Duel Degree From Ithaca College Part 2 with Amber EdwardsHave you ever wondered if there's a way to do things you love while having an Occupational Therapy degree? Are you ready to know the possibility of Fitness and Occupation Therapy professions?   This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Amber Edwards. Amber is an Occupational Therapist with her master’s of science degree in Occupational Therapy from Ithaca College. Her main goal as an OT is to serve both the geriatric and minority population across the lifespan and enable them to participate in the things that add meaning to their life regardless of th...2022-05-0918 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsCompleting A Duel Degree From Ithaca College with Amber Edwards Do you feel lost and confused because you are good at two unrelated fields? Can you imagine using your two irrelevant skills to make money?   This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Amber Edwards. Amber is an Occupational Therapist with her master’s of science degree in Occupational Therapy from Ithaca College. Her main goal as an OT is to serve both the geriatric and minority population across the lifespan and enable them to participate in the things that add meaning to their life regardless of their barriers, and her other goal is to...2022-05-0226 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsSteps to Take Before Applying to Occupational Therapy School through Dominican College in New York Part 2 with Dr. Caitlin SorrentinoYou've decided you want to be in occupational therapy, what are the important things to consider in an Occupational Therapy Program? What does it take to be successful in this profession?    This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Caitlin Sorrentino. Caitlin specializes in occupational therapy in East Northport, NY, and has over 9 years of experience in the field of medicine. She is the Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy and Coordinator of Pre-OT Advising and Admissions.  They will touch on such topics as: The prerequisite requirements of Dominican College in apply...2022-04-2530 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsFour Things Pre-OT Students Should Stop Doing!Has your Pre-OT journey presented any obstacles or challenges to your life that you thought would never occur? Do you ever feel like there's a wide gap between your expectation and your current journey as a Pre-OT Student?    This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will be talking about the valuable tips to help you grow in your Pre-OT school and help you maximize your ability to step with your best foot forward to make this Pre-OT journey a little easier to navigate. She will touch on such topics as: Stop blam...2022-04-1818 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsSteps to Take Before Applying to Occupational Therapy School through Dominican College in New York with Dr. Caitlin SorrentinoAre you ready to pursue your Occupational Therapy career, but not sure if you meet the prerequisites requirements? Have you taken all of the prerequisite courses, but still have some doubts about your ability to earn an OT degree?   This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Caitlin Sorrentino. Caitlin specializes in occupational therapy in East Northport, NY, and has over 9 years of experience in the field of medicine. She is the Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy and Coordinator of Pre-OT Advising and Admissions.  They will touch on such topics as: ...2022-04-1116 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsHow To Be Excellent and Succeed as a Pre OT? with Pre-PT GrindWere you expecting an A on your most current Physical Therapy/ Occupational Therapy test or exam, but your study habits got in the way? What are the keys to becoming an effective student as a Physical Therapist student/ Occupational Therapist while also leading a balanced life? This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Joses Ngugi PT, DPT, and Casey Coleman, PT from Pre-PT Grind. Joses and Casey are both physical therapists who realized back in undergrad, that manyPre-PTsstruggled to get into PT school. They’ve created the Pre PT Grind Method to help...2022-04-0426 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsHow to Choose Your Future Healthcare Career with Pre-PT Grind  Are you interested in working in the healthcare industry, but aren't sure what your options are? There are so many options in the healthcare sector: radiology, nursing, physical therapy, pharmacy and more. Where do you even begin to choose a career?    This week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Joses Ngugi, DPT and Casey Coleman, DPT from Pre-PT Grind. Joses and Casey are both physical therapists who realized back in undergrad, that many pre pts struggled to get into PT school. They’ve created the Pre PT Grind Method to help pre pts...2022-03-2815 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsFactors and Influences In A Diverse Workplace Of Occupational Therapy with Michelle DeJesusWhat influence do the factors exist in an occupational therapy workplace for addressing diversity? What role do societal, economic, and demographic factors play? Are these aspects constant or are there showing changes that need to be addressed?    In this week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Michelle De Jesus. Michelle has always been a dream of hers to start my own practice to best serve her kids in their natural environments. Through Neuplay Therapy, she has been able to utilize my passion for brain development, neurorehabilitation, and family-oriented occupational therapy services to help my c...2022-03-2136 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsRacial Diversity and Occupational Therapy School with Michelle DeJesusDiversity and inclusion keep popping up in academia. It's not just with diversity in gender, race, sexuality, etc., but also with practitioners from several different occupational therapy schools. How can we use the richness of this diversity to help the profession grow? How can we leverage this to the advantage of our OT profession?   In this week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Michelle DeJesus. Michelle has always been a dream of hers to start my own practice to best serve her kids in their natural environments. Through Neuplay Therapy, she has been abl...2022-03-1419 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsBalancing Career, Home, and OT school at Barry University in Miami,Florida with Denise DeenAre you thinking about becoming an occupational therapist? Are you seeking a school that will assist you in balancing your career and family obligations with your academic obligations? In this week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will continue to interview Denise Deen. Denise is the Director of the Graduate Admissions Office at Barry University. One of the programs she oversees is the Master of Occupational Therapy. She worked at the university for 17 years and saw many changes, but one thing that hasn’t changed is their dedication and commitment to their prospects and applicants, as w...2022-03-0722 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsBuild Your Healthcare Career Through Barry University in Miami,Florida with Denise DeenAre you planning to have a career in the healthcare industry? What do you consider when choosing the right healthcare school for you?    In this week’s Pre OT Secrets, I will be interviewing Denise Deen. Denise is the Director, Graduate Admissions, College of Nursing & Health Sciences at Barry University. She is committed to helping students reach their goals using various platforms to reach as wide an audience as possible. She has been involved with many university activities including Founder’s Week and is currently serving the first year on the Quality Improvement Program. She holds a B...2022-02-2814 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsDiscussing PHD in OT with Emily Longwell-GriceIs it possible to pursue a fulfilling full-time career while taking an active role as a mother?  Do you have a hard time learning to find a balance that works for your life?   In this week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Emily Longwell Grice. Emily has been practicing occupational therapy for eight years. She first found her passion for the medical model of treatment during her master’s, drawing her towards fieldworks that took place in the hospital or acute rehab. They will be talking about the challenges and the joys of being...2022-02-2129 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsQualities of those accepted into OT schoolAre you having a hard time being accepted into an Occupational Therapy school? Are you looking for help to do it without feeling stressed and overwhelmed?   In this week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will be talking about the key things that separate the students that are accepted from the non-accepted in an Occupational Therapy school and the things you need to know in order to be one of the top accepted applicants.   She will touch on such topics as: Having a sense of clarity in your direction about what...2022-02-1411 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsUniversity of Wisconsin Milwaukee student and alumn: Emily Longwell GriceIn this week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Emily Longwell Grice. Emily has been practicing occupational therapy for eight years. She first found her passion for the medical model of treatment during her master’s, drawing her towards fieldworks that took place in the hospital or acute rehab.     They will touch on such topics as: How she shifted from being a BA Student to being an Occupational Therapist  The experience from taking prerequisites  How to grow and develop yourself to become a to The biggest advice for Pre-OT Students  What type of student...2022-02-1418 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsShould YOU Apply To Non Accredited OT Programs?Have you been left wondering if you really need to attend an accredited health care school or program? Does attending a non-accredited program impact my OT journey?    In this week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will be talking about how to help you decide if you should attend a non-accredited program or not?   She will touch on such topics as: Figure out what their plan is going to be to help students. Your success is their success! Do they help you become the OT you want to be? P.S...2022-02-1409 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsHow Can You Involve God In Your OT school Journey with Pastor Abdy SellasAre you stuck in the middle of a career decision, unsure which path to take? Do you have any doubts about which path the Lord wants you to take?    In this week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will interview Abdy Sellas. They discuss how Can you involve God in the OT school application process and in your OT school journey. Come listen to approach the application process and studies in a God-Centered way. Pastor Abdy has been a follower of Jesus almost all his life and has served in almost every...2022-02-1420 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsWhat is Occupational Therapy?How do you live your life to the fullest and help others to do the same? What can you start doing immediately that will let you live 100% in alignment with your purpose?     In this week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will be talking about how becoming an OT is more than just a healthcare job, it’s about helping others to live their life to the fullest despite their disability.    She  will touch on such topics as: It is more than just medical and physical limitations Think of what you do eve...2022-02-1413 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsPlaying it Safe in Your OT CareerAre you playing safe and secure in your own full-time job? Or, do you think you deserve to stray from the norm and do something different as an Occupational Therapist?    In this week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will be talking about the risk of playing safe in your career, and how to achieve success by shifting your mindset in your career!    She will touch on such topics as: Staying in your 9-5 is not giving you the financial freedom you are seeking  Those who are ready to take a risk...2022-02-1411 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsI give you permission to ask for help!Why do you think it is difficult for people to ask for help? Is it possible to gain by asking for help?   In this week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will be talking about the benefits of asking for help and how it could lead to new friends, new perspectives, and long-lasting change in our lives.   She will touch on such topics as:   The value of looking dumb  It creates a positive culture It is a sign of high achievers It builds connection. P.S. Subscribe, rate...2022-02-1415 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsProgression Over PerfectionDo you find yourself caught up in the pursuit of perfection? How do you deal with the process of achieving your goal?    In this week’s Pre OT Secrets, Jessica Lopez will be talking about the secrets on how to shift away from the “instant perfection” mindset and instead of/ focus on your progress, so you can reach your goals without feeling overwhelmed.    She will touch on such topics as: STOP focusing on the destination and START enjoying the journey. Focusing on perfection makes you take things for granted  Find the right h...2022-02-1418 minPre OT SecretsPre OT SecretsPre OT Secrets TrailerAre you a Pre-Occupational Therapy student struggling financially, juggling work and school, and working hard to keep your studies on track? Perhaps, you are applying for the OTA license exam or OT graduate programs or just getting your prerequisites done? No matter what your situation is, it’s time to be the OT applicant you are ready to be!    In this week’s Pre-OT Secrets Trailer, Jessica Lopez will be talking about the insights on how this podcast helps the Pre-Occupational Therapists students to become financially savvy and successful OTprenuers in the future.    Sh...2022-02-0907 min