Our occupational therapy team has been trained in a variety of methodologies, that assist individuals to overcome challenges in their lives associated with mental health difficulties. Working with an occupational therapist will empower you to listen to your inner guide and develop wise and practical strategies.  With these interventions you will be able to deal with challenges, distress or impairment associated with your day-to-day activities and relationships.   

Sessions may include the use of a specific method or combination of methods.  

Case management is a goal orientated approach to keep employees at work while recovering from illness or trauma or facilitating an early return-to-work after a period of extended sick leave or disability leave.

Effective case management can substantially reduce time away from work, and expenses related to medical care.

The process includes the assessment of the client and the job, planning and implementing the process, coordinating and monitoring, and evaluating.  It can also include consultation with employers regarding accommodations and/or adaptations for clients with a disability, to ensure they retain respect and dignity whilst actively contributing at work.

Cognitive work hardening is a work-oriented intervention to prepare an individual to return to work, after a period of extended sick leave or disability leave due to mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, PTSD, etc.

Mental health conditions like depression can impair attention and memory and other important cognitive functions, which can negatively impact return-to-work success.

A referral for cognitive work hardening result in an assessment and a work hardening plan based on the assessment results.  Sessions are designed according to each individual’s challenges and work requirements, frequency and length increase over the duration of the intervention.  The intervention can take from 3 to 8 weeks.