Stronger Together: Messages of Support from the Occupational Therapy Community by Heather McKay https://padlet.com/mckaymh/nw95x7e44wrc815p Dear Occupational Therapy friends and colleagues, The outpouring of support we've received from our OT community following Hurricane Helene has reminded us how much of a family we truly are. Your encouragement, offers of help, and warm thoughts gave our faculty the fortitude and optimism needed to begin recovery and restructuring. Now, as our students prepare to return to their studies after weeks of occupational disruption, uncertainty, and loss, we want to extend that same support to them. Our inaugural MSOT cohort has shown incredible adaptiveness and dedication to the profession, stepping up to rebuild occupations for themselves, their families, and communities across the Appalachian region. They have witnessed firsthand the power of shared occupations and the strength gained from our collective capacity to adapt and flourish together through life's challenges. As we return to school, we invite you—students, practitioners, and educators alike—to post a message or photo on this Padlet board to welcome back App State OT students. Whether it’s a kind word, a hopeful note, or a re-iteration of the well wishes you’ve already shared with our faculty, your support will mean the world to them. Together, through the power of occupation, we can remind one another that brighter days are ahead and that in our OT family, we are never alone. With heartfelt thanks, App State OT Faculty Team en-us 2024-10-11 11:44:51 UTC 2024-11-22 17:32:23 UTC hello@padlet.com Sending Endless Love & Support https://padlet.com/mckaymh/nw95x7e44wrc815p/wish/3178251487 We are thinking of you and your families during this time. Your resilience as you resume courses is admirable. The ability to adapt and continue your learning, demonstrating the utmost dedication to occupational therapy, inspires us!

]]> 2024-10-20 23:04:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mckaymh/nw95x7e44wrc815p/wish/3178251487 Hang in there! https://padlet.com/mckaymh/nw95x7e44wrc815p/wish/3180230353 It's hard to push through when everything seems like it's falling apart around you. You will be stronger and your communities will need your expertise. Keep going and support each other. We're praying for you!

]]> 2024-10-21 21:15:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mckaymh/nw95x7e44wrc815p/wish/3180230353 Sending love and prayers https://padlet.com/mckaymh/nw95x7e44wrc815p/wish/3184232258 Dear students,

We are thinking of you and your loved ones and sending you thoughts of hope, love, and encouragement. We are amazed at your inner strength and resilience as you start back to school. Stay strong and be kind to yourselves. Support each other and come out stronger. We are cheering you on.

]]> 2024-10-23 18:18:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mckaymh/nw95x7e44wrc815p/wish/3184232258 bjg59 https://padlet.com/mckaymh/nw95x7e44wrc815p/wish/3189313205 2024-10-27 20:28:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mckaymh/nw95x7e44wrc815p/wish/3189313205 All the love and Encouragement! https://padlet.com/mckaymh/nw95x7e44wrc815p/wish/3205167788 No one thinks this is something you will have to endure during graduate school, and so we want to send you love and support as you navigate it, on top of everything else! Graduate school in and of itself is a lot of mental and physical energy, so I am praying for peace, energy, and reassurance as you all are going through multiple things at once. Have hope that you are going to become great OTs and get through this together!

]]> 2024-11-06 22:03:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mckaymh/nw95x7e44wrc815p/wish/3205167788 Love from East Carolina University https://padlet.com/mckaymh/nw95x7e44wrc815p/wish/3205168028 We are thinking of you and praying for you from the east side of the state. Know that you all have a purpose in the field of occupational therapy and you have experienced something unique that you can use to benefit others. You can do this!

]]> 2024-11-06 22:03:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mckaymh/nw95x7e44wrc815p/wish/3205168028 Sending love from ECU https://padlet.com/mckaymh/nw95x7e44wrc815p/wish/3205239388 We are thinking of you & sending you all our love & support during this time, & always! You are incredibly strong and resilient, & your patients will be so lucky to have OTs as compassionate and empathetic as you are. I can't begin to imagine what things have been like for you lately, but please remember how important you are to the OT community, and how cared for you are. You are an inspiration and you're never alone! If there is anything we can do to support you, please reach out. We are always here for you!

]]> 2024-11-06 23:25:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mckaymh/nw95x7e44wrc815p/wish/3205239388 All the love and support for ECU https://padlet.com/mckaymh/nw95x7e44wrc815p/wish/3206454024 Sending everyone so much love during this time! I know that graduate school is already challenging even without this added challenge, so please know that you are in our thoughts as you navigate this tough time! Remember you are never alone in this and while it may feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders, you have a whole community rooting for you! Keep on pushing!


Love from ECU

]]> 2024-11-07 13:30:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mckaymh/nw95x7e44wrc815p/wish/3206454024 Sending love from California <3 https://padlet.com/mckaymh/nw95x7e44wrc815p/wish/3230316965 We are thinking of you and your families. The OT community sends you loads of love, encouragement, admiration, support, and hope. Thinking of you all as we head towards the end of semesters and year. I cannot imagine how different this type of year might be. Keep going! Wishing you all peace and love!!!

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