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FOTA CONNECT is a way to connect with our members, fellow OT/OTA practitioners, students, educators and the general public to discuss and learn about Occupational Therapy related topics.

Would you like to present at one of our FOTA Connect Sessions? FOTA Members may submit to present for FOTA CONNECT sessions. To submit a proposal we require course description, abstract, objectives, speaker bio and CVs for CE Broker approval. Your proposal will be reviewed and if accepted, given a presentation time slot. Submit below to be considered. 

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2025 FOTA Connect Member Sessions

Register for April 16th FOTA CONNECT

Course Title: The Role of OT as a Coach

Course Speaker & Credentials: Mary P Shotwell, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, NBC-HWC; Cody Cox, PPOTD, M.Ed., OTR/L, PLCC; Keisa Boykin, DHSC, MBA/HCM, OT/L

Course abstract: This presentation will review the literature related to coaching and occupational therapy. We will explore the integration of coaching principles and techniques into occupational therapy practice and the possibility of a role for OTPs in health or life coaching. We will explore how occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) might empower clients to take an active role in their health and well-being, focusing on self-management strategies and goal-setting to facilitate behavior change.

Course Objectives:
1. Define terms associated with coaching and types of coaching OTPs might engage in (e.g., life, health, occupational performance, and/or executive function coaching).
2. Explore literature (and the gaps) in the coaching field related to occupational therapy.
3. Discuss the overlap of coaching principles and strategies consistent with client-centered occupational therapy practice

Brief Speakers description:
Mary P Shotwell is a Professor in - PhD in Health Sciences and an Associate Director-Office of Research at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. She is a certified health and wellness coach. Cody Cox is an Assistant Professor at the University of Saint Augustine for Health Sciences. She is a Certified Life Coach. Keisa Boykin is an Assistant Professor and Doctoral Coordinator at the University of Saint Augustine for Health Sciences. She is trained as a health coach.

 

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