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Assertiveness can help you control stress and anger and improve coping skills. Recognize and learn assertive behavior and communication. By Mayo Clinic staff Being assertive is a core communication skill. Being assertive means that you express yourself effectively and stand up for your point of view, while also respecting the rights and beliefs of others.

FOUR STRATEGIES FOR DEALING WITH BURNOUT 1. Quit and Stay I first became acquainted with this strategy at a client engagement when I overheard a conversation taking place in the cubicle next to where I was hanging out.

We've learned a lot about the importance for children with sensory processing disorders to receive OT in our pediatrics class this semester, but often when those disorders go untreated they persist into adulthood. This webpage discusses the ties that SPD in adults have to higher likelihood of anxiety and depression and overall poorer quality of life. The page discusses the importance of OT intervention in desensitization training, education, and reduction of any negative coping strategies developed by those adults. Very interesting read.

This is an article written by an OT on what she has seen in the clinic when working with people who need to be motivated.