It's common for clinicians to hesitate when considering delegation.

After all, you want to make sure your clients receive the best care possible, and handing off tasks can feel risky.

But when done correctly, delegation is a game-changer. Learn how to do it with my practical framework that's informed by real client experiences.

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How can clear roles transform your team and make client care more effective?

In this second episode of our series on integration, we're diving into the backbone of team-based care: clear roles.

I'll break down why having defined roles isn't just about structure, and we'll explore the three key questions that can help you identify where clearer roles can make your work lighter, more impactful, and more energizing.


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What if the key to better client outcomes isn't doing more, but integrating better?

This episode launches a new ongoing series on integration and how we work alongside rehab assistants at Abilities.

In this first conversation, I'm sharing how our rehabilitation assistant model began and the core belief behind it: that great care is a team sport.


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In this episode, I'm diving into a topic that can truly elevate your therapy sessions: engagement.

Engagement isn't just a "nice-to-have." It's foundational for ensuring therapy sticks, clients learn, and outcomes improve.

After spending the summer focusing on this very theme at Abilities, I'm sharing the three engagement hacks that can transform your sessions in five minutes or less. Tune in to discover the powerful tools that can make a huge difference in how engaged your clients are, and ultimately, in the outcomes you're able to achieve together.

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In this episode, I'm inviting you to take a look behind the scenes at Abilities and discover what you might not immediately notice.

It's not just about the logistics or the day-to-day operations – it's about the values that shape everything we do. If you've ever wondered what makes our approach to care unique, this episode will give you a taste of the spirit that defines us.

Tune in this week to hear how we've built a culture of autonomy and collaboration where both clinicians and clients truly flourish.

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The integration of artificial intelligence into healthcare sparks both excitement and apprehension among clinicians. Three soon-to-be occupational therapists from UBC discovered through their capstone research that while patients approach AI with inherent skepticism, they're surprisingly willing to explore its potential.

Their findings reveal a fascinating paradox: patients feel more comfortable discussing sensitive topics like incontinence or finances with AI, yet deeply value the human connection only a clinician can provide.

In this conversation with Kayla Williams, Heather Cathcart, and Savannah Grasza, we explore their groundbreaking research on AI assessment tools in occupational therapy.

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If you want to deliver high-quality care as a clinician, a comprehensive rehabilitation assistant model is critical. The healthcare landscape is evolving rapidly, with therapists facing burnout, clients needing greater access to care, and funding models constantly changing.

At Abilities, our rehabilitation assistant model isn't just about delegation. It's about creating a sustainable, team-based approach that maximizes impact while maintaining quality care.

Tune in today as I share our three-bucket quality framework that forms the foundation of our rehab assistant model here at Abilities.

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