Learning is a lifelong process and mistakes are not only guaranteed, but necessary for growth. 

This page is inspired by the bravery and integrity of these humans: Mia Schachter and Brooke Herr.

 

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accountable

Your feedback is a gift and will be treated with care and responsibility. If I have caused harm (to you, your dog, or another group of beings), violated the OT or IAABC Codes of Ethics, or if you believe that my work will improve through specific learning, please fill out the form below to communicate directly with me about this. I take all submissions seriously and will take action to address the harm and ensure that the possibility of recurring harm is reduced or eliminated. You always have the option to remain anonymous.

I am a licensed occupational therapist in the state of CA. To maintain this license, I complete 24 units of continuing education every 2 years.

SHARON V.

 

Code of Ethics

Here are some ways in which I hold myself accountable in regard to knowledge, skills, and ethics:

  • I pursue continuing education in the following areas (not an exhaustive list):

    • Nervous system regulation

    • OT in mental health

    • Telehealth

    • Sensory processing

    • Animal-assisted interventions

    • Somatic consent

    • Decolonization and decolonial praxis

    • Decolonized nonviolent communication

    • Inclusivity and anti-racism

  • The Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics that informs my practice.

    I was a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants from Aug 2021 through Aug 2024. I have recently divested from this certification and organization due to their lack of ability to firmly take a stance against using punishment as a behavior change tool.

  • I believe that we are each responsible for our mental health and our trauma. When we have experienced trauma, the subsequent wounds, grief, and post-traumatic stress may contribute to difficulty with emotional regulation, breakdown in self-care, or challenges with social interaction. As a human whose work is to provide care and support to others, I take responsibility for my mental health in the following ways:

    • weekly sessions with a therapist

    • as needed consent coaching with Mia

    • as needed tarot or ritual coaching with Brooke

    • meeting weekly with FyerLyon to practice nonviolent communication, share empathy, and support our anti-racism practices

    • daily yoga practice, showers, journaling, sipping tea, and acupressure

    • practicing asking for, receiving, offering, and allowing touch with Tom

    • consistent sleep / wake times

    • breathing, walking, playing, daily with Muggins

    • eating when I am hungry

    • taking 2 days off each week and 1 week off every quarter

    • hiking by myself every few weeks

    • prioritizing my health and safety over everything else

 
 
 
 

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