Clinicians Creating Impact

In this episode, I’m diving into a topic that can truly elevate your therapy sessions: engagement.

Engagement isn’t just a "nice-to-have.” It’s foundational for ensuring therapy sticks, clients lea…

In this episode, I’m inviting you to take a look behind the scenes at Abilities and discover what you might not immediately notice.

It’s not just about the logistics or the day-to-day operations – …

The integration of artificial intelligence into healthcare sparks both excitement and apprehension among clinicians. Three soon-to-be occupational therapists from UBC discovered through their capston…

If you want to deliver high-quality care as a clinician, a comprehensive rehabilitation assistant model is critical. The healthcare landscape is evolving rapidly, with therapists facing burnout, clie…

Have you ever felt that disconnect between what you learn in school and how things actually work in the real world?

This gap between theory and practice is something many healthcare professionals e…

Rather than seeing it as a character flaw or something to feel ashamed about, I've come to under…

Remember learning "stop, drop, and roll" as a kid?

Turns out, this simple strategy isn't just for fire safety - it's also a powerful framework for managing difficult client situations.

Because le…

Are you searching for your dream job but not sure where to start?

In this episode, I share my insider perspective on what makes a candidate truly shine. I reveal the key questions to ask yourself b…

There’s something special about this time of year—hopefully, you’re feeling rejuvenated and ready to tackle what’s ahead. As clinicians who love setting and achieving goals, it’s the perfect moment t…

Have you ever been injured by a client during a therapy session? It's a situation that no clinician wants to face, but it's important to be prepared for the possibility. While physical injuries are m…

What does it take to be a truly successful clinician? As therapists, we're driven to make a real difference in the lives of our clients, but the path to success isn't always clear. But what if I told…

Documentation is many clinicians’ least favorite part of the job. Even for myself, I don’t do much direct clinical work, but documentation still takes up much of my time. But imagine the impact you c…

In my clinical practice, I learned a powerful lesson from my clients about how to make consistent progress toward even the biggest goals. It's a simple but profound shift in mindset that has transfor…

Have you ever felt stuck in your job as a clinician? Maybe you've felt like you can't leave your current position, or you've struggled to make progress with a particular client. Perhaps you've even f…

As clinicians, we face many challenges in our day-to-day work that can lead to frustration, whether it's issues with the system, work conditions, compensation, or workload. Even at the most amazing j…

In this episode, I share insights on upholding boundaries from a recent professional development training we held here at Abilities led by Kerry Neilson, a seasoned veteran in the helping professions…

In today's episode, I sit down with Kathy Cervo to discuss the importance of customer service skills in clinical practice. Kathy has a unique role where she helps clinicians balance their own experie…

How do you take over a client from another clinician and ensure a smooth clinical transition? This is a question I received recently, and it’s an important topic to explore. It can feel challenging t…

Leeza Pertsev joins us at the end of her first year as a new grad clinician and her reflections will be super useful for anyone out there looking to land their first clinical job, for clinicians movi…

In this episode, I sit down with one of our amazing clinicians here at Abilities, Leeza Pertsev, to discuss her experiences navigating the "messy middle" of her first year in practice. If you’re curr…