How can a pocket be empty but still have something in it?
The pocket has a hole in it.
Recognizing Mental Illness in Children
According to The Canadian Mental Health Association “it is estimated that 10-20% of Canadian youth are affected by a mental illness or disorder – the single most disabling group of disorders worldwide.” Parents can often easily identify and seek help for physical problems in their children, but mental illness can be harder to recognize. The following from Psychology Today provides changes and signs to watch for, and advice on how to seek help for a child.
Psychology Today: 13 Concerning Signs of Mental Illness in a Child
Drum Roll Please… Introducing Solutions For Living
Revamped Name, Revamped Look….Introducing…Solutions For Living
In keeping with our passion for Occupational Therapy, and our desire to share the benefits of this with all those that need it, we have started the process of moving away from the name “Entwistle Power” to something more reflective of what we actually do.
After all, if occupational therapy is “the art and science of enabling engagement in everyday living, through occupation; of enabling people to perform the occupations that foster health and well-being; and of enabling a just and inclusive society so that all people may participate to their potential in the daily occupations of life (CAOT)”, then more simply defined, it is providing “Solutions For Living.”
As an organization our goal remains to provide these solutions to our clients, communities, faithful blog readers and social media followers as we continue to grow and deliver the same great quality service and expertise.
We hope you will continue to follow us as we provide you Solutions For Living through our new and improved website solutionsforliving.ca filled with helpful articles, videos, tools and resources.
Solutions for Living with Spinal Cord Injury
The number one cause of spinal cord injury is car accidents, but falls in the elderly are also rising as precipitating factor. Those suffering from a spinal cord injury struggle with mobility, bowel and bladder control, muscle spasms, and many other secondary effects of being unable to walk or use their upper body. Occupational Therapists are integral to the process of adjusting to life post spinal cord injury as we look at all areas of function and promote independence through creative solutions to immobility.
Learn more about the solutions an Occupational Therapist provides in the following infographic.
Learn more about living with a spinal cord injury in our previous blog post: Spinal Cord Injury 101 – Julie’s Picks.
The Facts on Fats
Fats have long been hailed as bad for your health, however, not all fats are the same. Did you know there are good fats and bad fats, and that your body needs the good fats for optimal function? Learn more in the following from CBC News to ensure you are consuming enough of the fats your body needs.
Weekly Mind Bender
12 men go into a building to work. There’s 2 shifts, and all 12 men work on both. There’s 3 bosses; one runs throughout the building very fast, the second one runs patiently throughout the building and the third one takes an hour to run through the entire building. What object is the building?
A clock.
Selfies and Your Self-Esteem
Selifies are everywhere! In fact, they are now even in the Oxford Dictionary which defines the term ‘selfie’ as: “ a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and shared via social media.”
Why are selfies so popular? Why do we post them? Some find them narcissistic, others simply a means of creative expression. Many, especially young millennials, find them fun to do. With their dominance on social media people are starting to wonder what motivates people to take a selfie and what impact posting one has on self-esteem?
The following from CNN discusses conflicting studies on whether posting selfies is good or harmful to your self-esteem. Check it out here and let us know what you think– To selfie or not to selfie?
CNN: Selfies hurt self-esteem. No, they help. Scientists can’t make up their minds
The Ultimate Weekly Meal Planner
When it comes to eating well, taking time to plan your meals is the number one way to ensure you eat healthy. It prevents reactive eating, saves time, money and ensures you eat a healthier diet.
Each Saturday or Sunday take time to plan your menu for the week ahead and shop accordingly. Doing so will save those extra trips to the grocery store or drive-thru which cost you time and money.
Use our FREE printable Weekly Meal Planner to help! Simply print and fill out each week.
For more helpful tools visit our Printable Resources page.
A New Way To Track Nutrition
Researchers are currently developing and testing a simple test that can reveal the truth about your diet. This simple urine test will be able to shed light on what a person has eaten, making management of health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity and more a simpler, more effective and dependable process. Learn more about the research and development in the following from CTV News.
Smart Solutions to Make Life Simpler (and Safer!) in the Kitchen
The most utilized room in any home is the kitchen. Whether you enjoy cooking, or find it a daunting task, the kitchen is the place where you spend a great deal of time. The following video from our OT-V series discusses simple solutions to make life a little easier and safer in the kitchen, saving you time and energy.