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Topic: Do You Consider Kid’s Spirituality?
Date: Monday 16 September 2024
TIme: 6.30pm

Spirituality has three defining attributes – connectedness, meaning and transcendence. Many occupational therapy models include spirituality as an important factor, as it can provide meaning, direction and purpose to occupations. There is evidence that spirituality is linked to enhanced wellbeing, however there is little evidence exploring this in paediatric occupational therapy. This presentation will describe the results of a study that explored the perspectives of paediatric occupational therapists related to spirituality and their clinical practice with children. It will also explore how occupational therapists may consider spirituality in their practice with children.

This presentation is based on the Honours work of Jay Leitao, Jordyn Nixon, Madison Noble, and Taylor Willock.

About the Presenters: Megan Hatfield and Rebecca Waters are occupational therapy lecturers in the Curtin School of Allied Health. They both have clinical backgrounds in paediatrics. Megan’s research focuses on occupational therapy in paediatrics, mindfulness, and neurodiversity affirming practice. Rebecca’s research currently focuses on the impacts of family and domestic violence on women and children, trauma-informed care, and the role of the occupational therapist in this space.

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88012426899