OT Lifestyle Movement Podcast: A Discussion with Kim Barthel with Rhiannon Crispe
Episode 10 - Kim Barthel- Trauma and Supporting the Conscious Evolution of the Human Spirit.
Stop right there! You might be thinking “I don’t work in the area of trauma, this podcast won’t be relevant to me”! You couldn’t be more wrong. Join Rhiannon Crispe and Kim Barthel in an engaging and inspiring discussion.
This podcast episode is relevant for every single OT on this planet – including you! Kim describes how trauma isn’t necessarily one big traumatic life changing event. She describes trauma as anything that takes a person outside of their window of tolerance. This would cover the large majority of our clients! So for example, trauma in the eyes of a child with sensory processing challenges could be every time they are asked to put their socks on. This everyday occupation can trigger ‘trauma’.
Kim eloquently explains what trauma is, the evidence for OT as a trauma intervention, her top 3 practical strategies when working with clients with a trauma history and why an individual would see an OT as opposed to another type of therapist. She also dives into her favourite topic: ‘relationship as a healing force’; what this exactly means and what we can do. Kim is a firm believer that ‘the only person you can change is yourself’. Kim and Rhiannon crack this one open, and get curious….. if the only person we can change is ourself, how do we help our clients create change?
About the OT Lifestyle Movement
The OT Lifestyle Movement is here to empower you to evolve into the OT you dream of becoming, grow the confidence to do so and equip you with the know-how to make it happen!
They believe in a holistic approach to healthcare and creating sustainable behaviour change through lifestyle optimisation. They believe in a back-to-basics approach to living well; real food, meaningful movement, purpose, community and nature as soul medicine.
They see things differently. They view old problems with a new set of lenses. They empower others to change the way they live their lives – habit by habit, occupation by occupation. And it’s through occupation that we are creating the most profound impact on an individual, a family, a community, a nation….. and the world.
They are the visionaries and trailblazers who are committed to doing the soul nourishing, heart centred work we dreamed of when they signed up to OT.
They are The OT Lifestyle Movement.