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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT This week's member spotlight is Phillip Salvador, M.Ed. OTR/L! Philip has worked in non-clinical school systems for 15+ years. Get to know more about Philip in the questions below and check out his bio on our new OTAC Directory: https://lnkd.in/g-fMeXJy 1. How did you choose this profession? In 2003 I attended community college and quickly found out that I wasn't very good at computer science math. So I told my work study boss who was the Director of Career and Student Services and she encouraged me to take a career test. The results came out between PT, ST, or OT. I never heard of OT but as I read more about the profession it stood out to me as the one which my creativity could be maximized the most. Plus it was a four year degree at the time which I was very fortunate to have been in the last BSOT class at Eastern Washington University. 2. What do you love about OT? I love the passion and the creativity our field radiates. OT can adapt and maximize client's goals in so many places. We see the world differently which I believe enriches the the world around us. I love how many new OT colleagues in the field are utilizing OT to tackle some of the most pressing issues our society faces such as climate change, homelessness, and occupational justice. It gives me great hope that our profession is making an impact. 3. Why did you become an OTAC member? I became a member because advocacy and representation is important to driving change beginning at the state level. As a OT working in Colorado for the past decade, I have had the privilege to support so many students and families who need our services. So when access to care or funding is impacted, our clients are the most impacted by these changes. I believe if we can collectively raise our voices and enact change in our spheres of influence, our client's lives will drastically improve and elevate our profession to the next level. 4. What's your favorite thing to do in Colorado? I love finding a local craft coffee shop in a mountain town and drinking a hot mocha while looking out at the beautiful Colorado scenery.  

𝗔𝘁 𝗝𝗛, 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗪𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀. 𝗔𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗖𝗦) 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗦 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀! 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗶 𝗣𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗻! 𝐐: What are your title and responsibilities? How long have you been with JH? 𝐀: Intake Specialist – 23 years – I schedule the assessment appointments so a lot of times I am the first contact a family has with Juliette’s House. I always try to make sure I am sensitive to how they are feeling and to answer all their questions which can help alleviate any fear they might have about coming to Juliette’s House. 𝐐: What do you wish people understood about children? 𝐀: I wish people knew what a difference it makes to children if you tell them frequently that you love them.  𝐐: What do you do to take the best care of yourself? 𝐀: I meditate, try to eat right, get plenty of sleep, go to a weekly drum circle, and play when I can. 🥰 𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗶’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 - 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀! #julietteshousemac #safespace #teamappreciation #clinical #services #spotlight #employeerecognition #traumahealing #childabuseprevention Because every child has the right to be safe.❤

Meet Amanda Lofton, AVP, Client Service, Team Lead - EB, and proud member of our CAPE ERG. CAPE, our Caregivers And Parents ERG, is dedicated to building a supportive community for caregivers of all ages. Learn more about Amanda in her "Fast Five." 🤝 What do you want people to know about our CAPE ERG? As a caregiver (for anyone of any age), you are not alone. We are working to build a supportive community for all caregivers to learn tips/tricks/advice, share their stories/experiences, and offer support to one another. 🎬 What’s your favorite movie? Any Nicholas Sparks movie (I know…but if I had to pick one, probably A Walk to Remember) 🎤 New Kids on the Block or Backstreet Boys? Backstreet Boys 🍂 Fall or spring? Fall…SIC ‘EM BEARS! 😊 💡 Best advice you’ve received? Always be kind. You never know what someone else is going through.

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Family Matters: Building Strong Relationships in the 55+ Community Hey there, fellow boomers and beyond! Today, let’s dive into a topic that’s near and dear to our hearts: family. Whether we’re nurturing bonds with our adult children, delighting in the joys of grandparenthood, or navigating the twists and turns of long-term partnerships, family relationships play a central role in our lives as we journey through our golden years. Let’s start by acknowledging that family dynamics can be complex. As we age, our relationships with our adult children may evolve in unexpected ways. They may have their own families, careers, and responsibilities, and it’s natural for our roles to shift from caregivers to confidants. But no matter how our relationships change, the foundation of love and support remains steadfast. Join me in exploring how we can nurture and strengthen our family connections, celebrate the milestones, and navigate the challenges that come with this precious bond. Share your experiences and insights in the comments below - how do you maintain strong family ties in your 55+ community? To read more on this topic, check out the link in the bio. Let’s cherish the moments we have with our loved ones and continue to build lasting relationships that bring joy and fulfillment to our lives. https://rpb.li/YvsGj

Family Matters: Building Strong Relationships in the 55+ Community Hey there, fellow boomers and beyond! Today, let’s dive into a topic that’s near and dear to our hearts: family. Whether we’re nurturing bonds with our adult children, delighting in the joys of grandparenthood, or navigating the twists and turns of long-term partnerships, family relationships play a central role in our lives as we journey through our golden years. Let’s start by acknowledging that family dynamics can be complex. As we age, our relationships with our adult children may evolve in unexpected ways. They may have their own families, careers, and responsibilities, and it’s natural for our roles to shift from caregivers to confidants. But no matter how our relationships change, the foundation of love and support remains steadfast. Join me in exploring how we can nurture and strengthen our family connections, celebrate the milestones, and navigate the challenges that come with this precious bond. Share your experiences and insights in the comments below - how do you maintain strong family ties in your 55+ community? To read more on this topic, check out the link in the bio. Let’s cherish the moments we have with our loved ones and continue to build lasting relationships that bring joy and fulfillment to our lives. https://rpb.li/YvsGj