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Jun 25 2018

A Poem about Occupational Therapy

This is a beautiful poem shared by a client I had evaluated in Israel. She is currently being treated by an occupational therapist (OT) that I had the pleasure to meet and to train while I was … [Read more...] about A Poem about Occupational Therapy

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Have no fear, How to change, How to grow, Interesting, Moms, Relationships · Tagged: occupational therapy, parent-child relationship, poem, poetry

Dec 19 2017

Why the night? – A Poem for Chanukah

My dear friend and colleague, Rifkie Bennatan, wrote this poem that I’m sharing in this post. It describes the holiday of Chanukah. As you are celebrating the holiday with family and friends, I wish … [Read more...] about Why the night? – A Poem for Chanukah

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Interesting, Listen · Tagged: Chanukah, holidays, poetry, Why the night

Jun 14 2017

The Heart of a Young Woman with Sensory Processing Disorder

The poem below was written by a dear client who is 21 years old. She wrote it about a year ago and wanted to express her feelings of what it is like experiencing life with sensory processing disorder. … [Read more...] about The Heart of a Young Woman with Sensory Processing Disorder

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, education, How to grow, Interesting, Learn, Organize, Self-confidence · Tagged: poetry, self-expression, Sensory Processing Disorder, writing

Apr 19 2017

Getting Grounded in Meditation (Blog + Audio)

Meditation? Focused thought .....Mindful ..........Contemplation ...............Ponder ....................Reflect .........................Concentrate These are all words used to describe what … [Read more...] about Getting Grounded in Meditation (Blog + Audio)

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, education, Interesting, Learn, Listen, Media, Organize, Stress · Tagged: audio, meditation

Feb 27 2017

My Wonderful Whirlwind of Experiences while Teaching in Israel

This past January, I was presented the opportunity to teach a series of courses and workshops in Israel. It initially began when two therapists called me and asked if I was going to Israel any time … [Read more...] about My Wonderful Whirlwind of Experiences while Teaching in Israel

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, education, Interesting, Media, Recommended Reading, Thrive Occupational Therapy, Thrive! Blog · Tagged: Israel, parents, therapists, thrive ot, Workshops

Jan 04 2017

Silliness, Craving Sweets, and Aggression

Silliness, craving sweets, and aggression. Who doesn’t know a child or an adult with one of these symptoms? Often times you wonder if this is just a phase, and you think about what might be causing … [Read more...] about Silliness, Craving Sweets, and Aggression

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, Anxiety, Behavioral Challenges, Crying, education, Fighting, Interesting, Learn, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Integration · Tagged: exercises, moro reflex, primitive reflexes, reflex integration, unintegrated

Jul 20 2015

Summertime Tips for Teachers

“One important key to success is self-confidence, one important key to self-confidence is preparation.” -Arthur Ashe It’s summer, the time when educators can sit back, relax and take a break from … [Read more...] about Summertime Tips for Teachers

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Goal, Hard work, Interesting, Plan, Teacher · Tagged: books, desk, homework, Not stressful, Song, Students, tests, workshop

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