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First Monday Occupation Circle: Building Community Connections Registration

Join us for an OT discussion and presentation on the first of each month. Topics, hosts, and registration information can be found below.

Please note that some events may ask you to register twice, once on our website and once on Zoom. 

After you register, you will receive a list of links for this series. Make sure to confirm that your talk does not require a second registration with Zoom. 

If you don't receive a registration email, reach out to sargrad@bu.edu. Make sure you check your junk/spam folder before emailing us.

If you are not a prospective student or would rather not submit your information, please reach out to this series' host, Professor Karen Jacobs, at kjacobs@bu.edu, for your link.

October 6, 2025 | 8 p.m. ET 

Innovations from the Center for Psychiatric Rehab: addressing mental health conditions among youth and adults

Host: E. Sally Rogers, Sc.D. Sr. Research Scientist/Res Prof.

November 3, 2025 | 8 p.m. ET 

Dream On: Promoting Positive Bedtime Experiences & Healthy Sleep in Children With Neurodevelopmental Delays

Host: Maya Wolf, OTD, MBA, OTR/L

 December 1, 2025 | 8 p.m. ET 

Improving functional task recovery in adults in a fun and interactive manner: post stroke and ABI

Host: Natasha Bhatia, OT (AHPRA)

 February 2, 2026 | 8 p.m. ET 

Enhancing Perinatal Health through Occupational Therapy Treatment and Programs

Host: Kimberly Day, OTD, BCP, PMH-C, CIMI-2, ECHM, CPRCS

 March 2, 2026 | 8 p.m. ET 

Long COVID as an Emerging OT Frontier: Building Clinical Pathways in Uncharted Terrain

Host: Abbigail Kubiak, OTD, OTR/L

 April 6, 2026 | 8 p.m. ET 

Promoting Participation in Travel for Families of Children with Special Healthcare Needs

Host: Megan Chamberlain

 May 4, 2026 | 8 p.m. ET 

Using Nature-Based Therapy to Reduce Chronic Stress For Autistic Children and Their Families

Host: Lilly Allen, MS, OTR/L

 June 1, 2026 | 8 p.m. ET 

Winnow Literary: A Digital Journal of Poetry & Occupation

Host: Daniel Rortvedt, OTD, MS, OTR/L

 July 6, 2026 | 8 p.m. ET 

Proactive Occupational Therapy Strategies for Preschool Teachers in Generalized Classrooms

Host: Karen Katzman

 August 3, 2026 | 8 p.m. ET 

Packing Cultural Intelligence into Practice: Lessons from Creating a Bento Box

Host: Vanessa Grijalba, OTD, OTR/L, CHT

 

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