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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I am a licensed occupational therapist in the state of CA, trained in community-based mental health.

 

Code of Ethics

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

  • To maintain this license, I complete 24 units of continuing education every 2 years.

    I regularly pursue continuing education in the areas of occupational therapy, embodiment and somatics, dog behavior and training, human mental health, telehealth best practices, neurodivergence and ADHD/Autism, allyship and decolonization practices, sensory processing and Sensory Integration, Interoception, and Polyvagal Theory.

    Notable continuing education that I am currently or have engaged in:

  • The Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics informs my practice.

    I follow the Least Inhibitive, Functionally Effective (LIFE) model of ethical animal training practices.

    I was a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants from Aug 2021 through Aug 2024. I did not renew this certification due to difficulties getting CEU’s approved and lack of support from the organization.

    I am still certified through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers, but I do not plan to renew after my certification expires in 2026. This organization continues to permit the use of harmful tools - such as prong collars and shock collars. These tools cause stress and anxiety in dogs and I do not agree with using them under any circumstances.

  • I believe that we are each responsible for our mental health and healing.

    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 and healing in the following ways:

    • weekly sessions with a qualified neurodiversity-affirming therapist

    • meeting regularly with my friend Meenadchi to share empathy and support

    • as needed consent coaching with Mia

    • as needed tarot or ritual coaching with Brooke

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

    • meeting monthly with Jess to chat and support each other

    • 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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