My special interests
include occupational stress management and post-trauma treatment.
Other areas of interest
include occupational stress and personal meaning — the focus of Darren's thesis and ongoing work.
Teachers face several occupational hazards in their line of work,
including occupational stress, which can negatively impact teachers» mental and physical health, productivity, and students» performance.
Not exact matches
Lead author, Capt. Leslie MacDonald, Sc.D., senior scientist in the U.S. Public Health Service, National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health, of the Centers for Disease Control, suggests that employees consider taking small steps to improve their overall cardiovascular health,
including: • Going for a walk during lunch or other breaks • Parking farther away from destinations • Taking the stairs instead of elevators • Managing
stress through breathing exercises or meditation • Bringing healthy snacks to work such as fruits, nuts and yogurt • Drinking water throughout the day
Individual - level interventions,
including stress - management training and counseling, are also used to relieve
occupational stress among teachers.
It may also
include diseases such as asbestosis, or depression as a result of
occupational stress.
Bill 177 is omnibus legislation which, among other things,
includes several changes relating to the enforcement of the
Occupational Health and Safety Act (the «OHSA») and amends the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (the «WSIA») to
include transition provisions for Workplace Safety and Insurance Board («WSIB») benefits claims due to chronic mental
stress.
In 2015, the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited a New Jersey Amazon warehouse facility $ 7,000 for several citations, finding that «the company exposed employees to ergonomic risk factors
including stress from repeated bending at the waist and repeated exertions, and standing during entire shifts up to 10 hours, four days a week and sometimes
including mandatory overtime shifts.»
These
include complex back injury claims, severe multiple injuries, head injuries
occupational stress claims, asbestos related litigation and WRULD.
Occupational stress claims are another area of expertise for the team, which is led by Richard Wood and which
includes John Coulson and Kim Daniells.
Speciality / Functional Summary *
Stress Management Techniques Group Therapy Psychiatric Specialist Individual Sessions Coping Skill Development * Treatment Planning Self - Esteem Development * Versant Program Debriefer PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO May 1987 - Nov 2017 Psychiatric
Occupational Therapist Provided assessments for a variety of patient populations
including teen, adult and geriatrics offering both individual and group therapy.
«I provide therapy with individuals, couples, and families surrounding a variety of issues
including but not limited to communication and relationship dynamics,
stress management, depression, anxiety, and anger as well as grief and loss, substance use, eating disorders, and educational and
occupational challenges.
The purpose of this article is to provide a brief overview of how Posttraumatic
Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression, and Sensory Processing patterns influence
occupational engagement,
including work performance.
A collaborative approach is utilized to address issues
including depression, anxiety, family relationships,
occupational stress, interpersonal problems and self concept.
«Jennifer has experience working with clients struggling with addiction, anxiety and depression, those grieving the loss of a loved one, couples navigating relationships, individuals, pre-marital couples, families with older adolescents and adult children, and adults dealing with everyday life stressors
including family issues and
occupational stress.
There are 24 education sessions in total,
including sessions on energy conservation (
occupational therapy)
stress management (psychology), staying strong (exercise physiology) and healthy eating (dietician).
Specialties
include the treatment of Depression, Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Anger Issues, ADHD, CBT, Grief and Loss, Relationship Problems, Family Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Self - Esteem,
Occupational Stress, and Life, Business and Executive Coaching.