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Occupational Therapy, Simply
In the burgeoning field of medicine and the allied health professions, there are many avenues for a career-minded professional to embark upon. At the same time, coupled with the ever-increasing advancement of technology and pharmacology, the health professions are becoming ever more technical and arcane in their methods. While the field of Occupational Therapy (OT) may certainly use much of this newer technology enabling clients to perform in their daily occupations, Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA)…
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There is something very beautiful about this spot in Madison, CT. I have returned to it often and have some cherished memories. I have seen many sunsets here, like the one I recently photographed. Sacred…
Read MoreTalking Type 1
It’s November which means it’s Diabetes Awareness Month, and THAT means I'm writing again about Type 1 diabetes! I do this every year in celebration of my five-year-old granddaughter, M, who lives with this condition…
Read MorePeace Work
Do you like to make art? Looking for a way to connect with others in the Maria College family, build community, and start a conversation about peace? Need a way to relax or add a…
Read MoreYou Said What Ate Your Homework?
I am an older returning student at Maria College. I’ve raised my children, and it’s my time to further my education, without worries of childcare, making lunches, dinners, etc. Well, I thought that was the…
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