The hidden magic of Occupational Therapy | Jill Martin | TEDxYouth@Haileybury
Jill Martin is a Mental Health Occupational Therapist, Life coach, Master NLP Practitioner and Hypnotherapist.
Mental Health Occupational Therapy is often mis-understood and marginalised, many people have never even heard of it. Yet, it is a profession that began back in the 17 th century and remains integral to NHS Mental Health services.
Occupational Therapists offer a refreshing change to talking therapy, they assist people to identify the activities they need and want to do, figure out what’s getting in the way and get creative with their clients to problem solve and achieve productive, meaningful purposeful activity.
Essentially Mental Health Occupational Therapy focuses on getting on with life, achieving priority activities, whilst working on the treatment of
emotional distress.
Occupational Therapists hold a science-based degree and have a deep clinical understanding of all human pathology. Trained in learning disorder, Physical and mental health, Occupational Therapists offer a truly holistic approach.
In this talk Jill describes the power of this little known yet highly effective profession and calls for more people to recognise what it has to offer. Jill Martin is a Mental Health Occupational Therapist, Life coach, Master
NLP Practitioner and Hypnotherapist. After dedicating 18 years to NHS Mental Health Services Jill set up her private Mental Health Occupational Therapy Practice in 2018 and in 2020 she and Co-Founder Nicky Green, launched Purpose People Ltd, a company delivering Occupational Therapy (NOT Occupational Health!!) in London with a talented team of Occupational Therapy Assistants. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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Currently at a crossroads in life – almost a year out of undergrad, enjoying mental health work but wishing I could use my creativity more and make my own decisions – and this week is the first time I've heard that I might enjoy OT work. Just watched this talk and I felt chills. This could not be a more perfect career for me. I can't wait to keep exploring deeper!
Not all occupational therapy is mental health. Also, you never patronise people when you play Uno.
Thank you for reminding the world that OT is a core component of mental health that had gone by the wayside for the most part when reimbursement for it dried up. It's making a comeback and is making a difference in the lives of many.
This is lovely! I left direct patient care as an OT June 2021. Oh how I wish OT mental health was like this in the US !!!!!!!
Brilliant!
Beautiful talk 💝 Loved it
Can I be both a mental and physical occupational therapist….I think I saw a degree like that but it was in another country
Loved it!!!
GO JILL!!
As a mental health OT for 40 years, it is truly inspiring to listen to Jill! You are an inspiration for the field!
This makes me even more proud and motivated to be an Occupational Therapist.
I'm using this as my "opener" for my OTD Psychosocial course!!!
Wow, I'm captivated by this talk!
so inspiring! Ask for Occupational Therapy!
i'm in my second year of my OT doctorate program and have always felt passionate about mental health. part of me wants to explore it but is also nervous to do so. this talk was inspiring!
Mental health OT is so needed in this world what a great talk. Inspiring for an OT trying to find his footing in this career field
What an excellent talk…thank you. It's my daily struggle to make other practitioners realise the benefit of mental health OT. Mind, Body Wellness, functionality in the things that matters to you is my goal achievement as an OT.
Great work Jill!
What a beautiful speech. The world really needs more of OTs.
I was wondering if you have any program or forum you've started up for training the upcoming OTs.
It has always been my passion to become an Occupational therapist and help solve life problems.
Hope to get a response from you.
My mom is an OT. Like, it’s not her job…it’s her calling. She has coached, charmed, and connected with so many during, through, and beyond many types of struggles w both mental and physical health hurdles by honing in on personal strengths and goals. Hopefully I’m her fave patient. If not, I’m her longest running and most devoted.
You guys do so much in such neat ways. Thanks to you all…
But mostly my mom.
Well done Mat for getting through it all. Wish you are better now and be at peace with your autism. 💖💪🌺
Just talked with a fellow neurodiverse parent about all the wonderful things OT has done for our kiddos and she was like “I thought it was just for handwriting!” It is not ❤ y’all are wonderful !
A little after my autistic diagnosis was done I then got in contact with NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) it’s based in Australia. NDIS is a company that funds people with permanent significant disabilities and help them get out into the community to be more independent and accessible.
I’m not sure if that made sense. Please tell me if what I said in this comment made any sense because I’m not too sure.
But anyway I now have a 3 year plan and in the plan it says that I can have a occupational therapist (among other things).
And I wasn’t sure as to what is a occupational therapist. So I did research, and I’m still unsure as to what the occupational therapist is suppose to do for me..
But I have an idea as to how a occupational therapist could help but.. I just can’t comprehend what I could do with them..
After hearing this talk, I’ve never been so proud to be a mental health OT. Thank you so much for this piece! ❤
After hearing this and hanging on Jill's lips I started researching how to become an OT after 20 years working as an artist and teacher. I finally found what I was searching for a life time. Once I understood what being an OT means, my soul got rest. Finally.Jill opened a WORLD to me. In October I will start my studies. Thank you for THIS video! Thank you so much, Jill Martin!
It's been a year! Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to watch my talk and for all the wonderful, encouraging comments. I am still working hard to make mental health OT a standard treatment option for all. Many thanks for all the support, Jill.
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I’m must say, I am an acute care occupational therapist, however I always incorporate mental health with all I do. Even when other healthcare professionals wrote off my patients as invalid I can always illicit a response and start the patient to respond to life again
Occupational Therapy is a scam. Mental Health Occupational Therapy is a scam too. Pay for these jobs comes from insurance companies and government agencies, using someone else's money(the tax payers and the insurance policy holders'). It is a way to pretend that you are something special , intelligent, well educated, technical, etc. It only works because of the money. No one would earn money and pay someone to do such simple normal activities. The reason it thrives is the money. Not the service or the knowledge in the practioners hands. Just the money, and the entire thing is floated that way. It began in the 1970s as another scam to get hold of massive amounts of money in government and insurance companies. Probably lawyers as well, as they often recommend it , to inflate a bill for an injury. It is completely unethical, yet it is "the elephant in the room" that no one talks about.
currently undergoing this with an OT. feeling lucky to have her helping me.
Im one year into speech and language therapy but have been considering OT for a few months now, this career moreso fits my core vaules and beliefs ! Empowering people and helping others to live the best lives they can.
This was so great. I just got my acceptance letter into occupational therapy school last week as well ❤️ super thankful
The video comes across as a 1970’s ABC After School Special. Sweet, but not relevant to professionals who work the daily grind of clinical work.
OT is a dying profession.
Glad I left.
Amazing 🌹🌹
NICE
I'm sitting in the waiting room to see OT and watching you to understand and encourage myself to walk in ❤
I do love how education in OT helps us sneak in like ninjas, help patients feel seen and heard, and then we can help other staff members understand how to best engage to help people get better! Treat the WHOLE person and think outside of the box!
I have been an OT for 50 years! I started out intending to specializing in, what was then called, psychiatric OT. I loved what I was doing. Then I moved from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania and learned that in this state, OTs were not considered psychiatric professionals. Even though our profession began in this area of specialization, Pa did not believe OTs had adequate training in this area of treatment. So sad!