by Gwen Liddle | Jan 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
Berkeley University’s Greater Good Science Centre (notably Scott Barry Kaufman Ph.D. with Carolyn Gregoire from Huffington Post) have shared a summary from their book “Wired to create: unravelling the mysteries of the creative mind”. We can gain...
by Gwen Liddle | Dec 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
Star Wars characters in activity sheets, dress-up props/imaginative play are great for facilitating engagement in therapeutic activities – and I’m finding that there’s some great quotes and concepts from the stories that can be used to enhance...
by Gwen Liddle | Nov 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
Two buzz words and powerful tools in our mental health through the ages – I’m working on using both in therapy as much as possible – this article is very relevant in pointing out the benefits of gratitude: Evidence is mounting that gratitude makes...
by Gwen Liddle | Oct 31, 2015 | Uncategorized
This topic seems always relevant – especially for babies and young children, but also right across the lifespan At a recent OT meeting, we had a great presentation by Catherine Daly, who had very pertinent and up-to-date information on attachment and related...
by Gwen Liddle | Sep 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
I’ve had the opportunity to attend some very exciting and illuminating presentations this year on this topic – which have helped to validate my experience and way of thinking and working, as well to shape future professional and personal interactions....
by Gwen Liddle | Jan 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
The short answer is a resounding ‘yes’! It can help make learning easier, and may help you to think better! Although keyboarding is becoming mandatory earlier in schooling, research shows that handwriting needs to be still taught and required if...
