Occupational Therapist 2016 PD

Hey, I just graduated recently and am still looking for jobs. Since I have lots of free time, I've been looking for different PD events to keep me updated as an OT. However, as I'm jobless with no earnings now, what can I do to get PD hours, gain knowledge yet doesn't spend a penny? Here's some of the links available:

1. ThinkGP (https://thinkgp.com.au/education): This is a great medical website. It's mainly medical-related so if you're interested in knowing more about different diseases, have a look here. It gives off e-certificates which could be saved as PD records. Simple and easy. I looked into this link because I have quite bad pathology and am really interested with diseases. Not very OT-based, but quite a good resource.
2. Pearson Clinical and Talent Assessments (https://www.pearsonclinical.com.au/webinarcalendar2016): This one is OT, psychology and SP-related. All of them are webinars regarding different assessments and interventions, which could be claim as formal learning in CPDs. Just booked for the webinars that you're interested in and wait for it to turn up.

Above, are some general health professional's PD events or general OT-based PD events. Now, we'll move on to paediatric OTs' PDs. Since I'm interested in paediatrics and I have a part-time job as paediatric OT, I've been looking into these as well. All of these were recommendations from my final year placement's supervisor, who's an OT working in paediatric area and specialized in sensory processing.

1. Center of Developing Child, Harvard University (http://developingchild.harvard.edu/resourcecategory/multimedia/#videos): Videos recorded about topics related in adult capabilities, brain architecture, executive functioning, lifelong health, mental health, neglect, program effectiveness, resilience, serve and return, toxic stress. Can be used as informal learning for CPDs.
2. Mental Health Professional Network (http://www.mhpn.org.au/webinars): More of a mental health PD point, but I use it as paediatric-related PDs (for family-centred intervention, assessments and supporting family as a whole). Has recorded webinars, which served as informal learning in CPD and upcoming webinars, which require registrations and provides participation certificates as formal learning CPD.
3. Kids Attuned (http://kidsattuned.org/): Haven't updated for approximately a year but has a few excellent resource regarding communication and language of child development. I looked into it because I think most paediatric OTs worked very closely with SPs. Served as informal learning in CPD.

I'm always looking for free PDs, so if there's any that you know of, please tell me. I'll also keep this updated if I know of any new ones. =D

Update

ロートーネスアイーランドがいくって。たのしかたんだ。海豚と海獅子が見たんだ。子供からの夢がかないたんだ．嬉な。

Going off again

Starting placement again coming Monday. Same, a pediatric placement. I did not take time to review anything as I think it's quite useless to review since it did not make a difference when i did revision prior my previous placement. However, this time it's slightly different as the supervisor did not give us any placement preparation reading at all. I hope all is fine.

Pray to Lord,
that I can learn something new in this coming placement.
that He can prepare my feelings as I don't that excited compare to the previous placement.
that I am emotionally prepared to meet different things next week.
that my knowledge about pediatrics have not left me yet.
that my supervisor is a good person, who I can speak my mind clearly with.
that the whole placement would be under His care.
that I would be able to pass this placement with no worries.

Thank you Lord.

In Jesus Christ's name I pray, Amen.

Life can be disappointing, but never forget He will always be there

Placement for a few weeks by now, quite busy but I've enjoyed it thus far. It's great that we get a very knowledgeable supervisor, she taught me a lot, giving me lots of feedbacks. But I hope I don't get reliant on her. It's human nature to take the easy road, no matter who it is. I thought I was doing fine, making positive progress while seeking for her support. But I never thought that the mid evaluation would be this bad. Slightly discouraged, actually, but VERY disappointed with myself. Have I picked the wrong way to seek support? I've always wanted re-assurance in all the things I do, and therefore, I seek for re-assurance, which seemed to be support-seeking or reliant for many people. But now, I truly regret my actions. If it would caused such misery to me now.

I pray that God would continue to walk with me to the end. I pray that despite all the stress that have been piling up, I would still be able to do my work properly. I pray that for all the work that I have put forward, I could at least help my clients to move forward. I pray that these hard work or experience would not be a waste; not for the clients, myself or even in the eyes of my supervisors.

I'll try to pull myself back, try not to be reliant on people too much, after all, I've been alone all these while. Why would I need support at this moment in my life. It's not required, nor is it optional. I won't let support-seeking be an option in my life. Not now, not ever!

After all, I only need HIM in my life and my life would be the greatest on earth.

I hope things would come to an end quickly. This placement is like a double-edge sword for me. The tension has risen too high, just like last time.

Countdown to first placement: 4days

At last, there's only 4 more days left. Everything's done. I'm kinda looking forward to it but somehow a little anxious as well. Think that I might have trouble sleeping the day before my first day. Still thinking whether I should go before my placement day to observe the site location and parking area. Gonna be hectic if I left everything till the last day. But it's quite a distance and I dont really wanna waste my petrol to go all the way there just to look around. What should I do? Even if I do want to go in, I'll have to sort out my time as well. Now that I think about it, should have gone in last Monday, during the public holiday. OMG!

Anyhow, hopefully everything goes well and that I could learn a lot from the place. Since we haven't got our client information, we cant really prepare for anything, but to be prepared for everything. Hence, I'm really paranoid now.

May God bless us all. There's four of us there, so I hope everything goes well.

I hope everything goes well especially after looking forward to it so much

I applied for the NPC two months ago but have not received it and decided to ring the department. They told me that they have received my application but have not processed it since there's lack of information but no one contacted me about it. And so, I personally went down to the department to get it done. Now everything's under processing but I pray that I'll receive it before my placement or else I'll have to either defer it or change my placement block which means that I'll be bored to death for the beginning 6 months but super busy for the next 6 months.

However, yesterday when I went down to the department to send in the application, good things happen after all that stress worrying about the application. My sisters went with me to the department. After that, we went for delicious revolving sushi at Jaws and even brought Mochi out to the little park at Victoria Park and had the best time ever walking him (since it's always very difficult to bring him to walks normally). That is so much fun. I thank God greatly for all that happen yesterday despite the worries for the past few days.

Weekend Project

We found an interesting recipe and decided to make it. I made the skin/ bun itself, whereas my elder sister made the fillings and the other cut out papers to place the buns. Project name is Japanese steamed bun (肉まん）by Nami - http://www.justonecookbook.com/

Give it a try. It's easy to make and super delicious.

Anime update

Woke up morning, finish my devotion and prayer and thought that I would check on my regular updates on anime and manga; but suddenly received a notice stating that the website is closing down. Luckily, someone directed us to another website which we could use. I pity the original owner from the closed website for having such a trouble just by opening a website for us to download different anime, but I truly thanks you from the bottom of my heart for all these continuous years of anime supply - for giving my life a little difference.

I pray to Lord, that your case could be solved as quickly as possible with little or no mishaps towards your future. 

Fasting Day 5

Everyone have their own issue in life. Life is not perfect and pretty as any child has imagined. Freedom?               Nope
Money?                  Nope
Perfect lifestyle?    Nope
Burden?                 Yes

How then, do Christians live in this world without being swayed by earthly desires?
By faith?                                                Maybe
Attending church and fellowship?         Probably
Having a close relationship with God?  Definitely!
  (How do you do that? By PRAYER!!)
   Prayer is the answer for everything as a living christian.

However, fasting comes when one is desperate in praying, as bible said:
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." (Matthew 7:7)

It is not a sign of petition where you threaten God to give as you have already given up something (fasting). You don't trade with God for that! God doesn't need anything that you are trading with Him. 

Despite that, fasting prayer doesn't mean that you will definitely get what you want. Remember that you are not doing a business trade. You are ONLY desperate to ask for what you want in life. God will have His own time and things prepared for you. He may not give you what you ask for; but whatever He gave you will definitely be the most essential, best and most suitable thing in your life. for the bible said, "Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead?" (Luke 11:11).
Therefore, rest assure for God has prepared the best to be given to you at the best time in your life. Stay faithful and wait for His time.

Finish class - 2nd week

Finished up all the classes. Now, approx. two months to my first placement; looking forward to it a lot. Earlier, the posts were some video clips taken among our batch's soon-graduating-OT. It's quite cool; summarizing all that we've gone through in these many years as an OT student.

Something happen within my household. So we started a one month fasting prayer. Today's the first day. It's great that you spend time with God, not jumbled by anything worldly. You can totally feel that God's watching your every steps and movement when you do something. A sense of closeness that you can never gain in your busy metro life.

OT Launch Video Graduates 2015

Oh, The Places You Will Go - Curtin OT Graduates 2015

It has been a long time

It has been such a long time since I clicked into this link again. I'm just so bored today and doesn't feel like doing anything 'cause of the extreme weather. Last year July, my sister bought a miniature schnauzer and thus, the house became lively and I have less time to be in front of the computer, doing nothing and updating this blog.

Now, it's 2015. I'm so excited to be in my last year of my study. I really hope that I could go through all this.   だて、好いも悪いも、今年わ最後なんです。だからお互い頑張りましょ。

Normal update

It has been a while, I'm actually quite lazy to continuing updating the story  and after the hectic last year, I feel like there's quite a big change in my leisure occupation. Somehow, I'm not that motivated to keep on track with everything I've done so far. Wonder if it's a good thing or a bad thing. Anyhow, now going on track with uni stuff and with the work assessment to be completed. Things are a bit out of hand since it's not easy to find a place like that, fulfilling all the requirements, especially when you're an international students and don't know much people in this city. Jobs are on and off as well. So much uncertainty ahead. Pray that God keep me on track for all of these things that happening and will happen. =D

It is by God's grace that he left us

It was early morning around 5am when my sister came in to wake me up, informing me about his critical state after his operation. At first, I was quite shocked that I gave no reaction. After a few minutes, as my senses returned to face the reality, I soon realized that droplets of tears were rolling down my cheeks. I prayed and prayed earnestly with my sister that morning before she started heading out for her early shift. After approximately 20 minutes of prayer, my tears started to calmed down as I heard God speaking to me. This was what he told me that morning, which effectively stopped my worries and tears.

"Don't worry. He'll be fine this time."

Even though I felt safe, probably it was by human nature to worry. I can't exactly remember what was the reason back then which led to me making more than ten continuous call every hour to my parents asking about his condition. Probably it was just my lack of faith? I don't know, and I don't even dare to think about it. God's words are definite. I know he'll be fine. This time that is. In my mind, I thought God's meaning was for this time's hospitalization. Never have thought that it would only apply for that critical state, that moment. Everyone continued this struggle and this battle with him for more than 30 days. I really thought that he will be fine and I'll still see him again after a few months.

However, God's will could not be bent. The last operation that he had around three weeks ago, once again put him in a critical state. This time, my prayer was something like this.

"Why, God? I thought that You have told me that he'll be fine this time? Please do not let him suffer more. Since he'll end up being fine, why not let him skip all these sufferings, why not let us skip all these worries."

*It sounded quite rude, I know it. I did apologize after that to God. Haha.

The prayer continued for more than 30 minutes with my sisters and my parents who were on the other side of the phone and computer respectively. During these praying period, I heard God talking to me. Again, it was really clear. Last time, I was quite slow in understanding that it was God's comforting words. But this, I recognized fully that it was God speaking to me. This was what he told me this time.

"This is it. Let it go."

What kind of sister would I be if I really do so? I couldn't accept it and continued begging to God. However, after the whole incident where I think back about my prayers again, I realized that I have already accepted it. My prayer, has switched from "let him be healed" to "let me see him one last time at least". After nearly an hours' crying and praying, it was announced that he had left us. I didn't get to see him one last time. How heart broken it was! I went into my room, got out bible and read a short paragraph from John 11: 25-26. From then on, I decided that all will be according to God's will. Surely he has better plans. I thought that I would ask for a resurrection when I see his body.

After two days, I finally arrived. I went in, grabbed his hands and said a simple prayer. (Something as following).

"Lord, I pray that if this was not your will and he was not willing to leave yet, let him arise as how you have done in the past because only you are possible in doing such miracles. However, if this is your will and he has said "yes", let him return to you happily."

We did a memorial the next day, we went to location to prepare things, etc. By that time, I went over to him, looking through the small window of the coffin, I thought I saw a smile (It may sound a bit creepy but it was the truth, probably just a feeling, but I did saw/felt so). I still said the same prayer every time I went to him. Not until the last day (the day for his cremation).

On the cremation day, during our journey towards the place, I suddenly remembered the smile that I felt at that time. Immediately when I arrived, I went to him and looked closely. Probably he has really been resurrected, that's what I thought. But unfortunately, when I looked closely, there was no smile. By then, I have understood. He has really chosen to go back and it was by God's will for him to cease all sufferings in this world.

After so many days, I still thought about this whole thing. I don't really know the purpose of it but I felt that I was supposed to tell someone about this. Even though, up till now, while writing this, I can't really understand. But last night, somehow, God gave me a really strong urge in telling someone about this story. He kept "nag" me about this that I didn't get to sleep until I promised him to tell someone. That's why I'm writing this! =D

 *It's quite rude of me to say that God nag me but what I meant what that he kept talking to me for the whole night about this incident. 

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I'm not sure in everything now. All bad things happen together and I'm so tired now. Hopefully this will be the last one by now and hopefully next year would be a bright new year.

Prayer

God,

Things seemed to be calming down following the sound of Christmas hymns, signalling the end of the year. For this, I continue to lay down all that we are currently facing before you, my Father.

He has gotten a lot better after the surgery but he is still quite weak. Lord I pray to you, that you would continue to help him with his recovery. May Lord's grace be with him. It seemed that he had some infections on his wounds currently. We pray to you Father God that all will be healed according to your will. You have saved him from the darkness numerous times. Surely, Father, you would continue to bless him with this recovery journey.

Lord, I give thanks that you have shown grace to me throughout the exams that I have faced so far. Thursday would be the final exam. I believe none in this world who understand me like you do. You know my nervousness, you know my pain. Lord, I lay down this before you and pray that by Lord's guidance, may I complete this year's studies.

She'll be having her driving test tomorrow. She seemed to be really worried about it. Last few days, she cried by herself all of a sudden but I never knew why. If I would say, her emotional state seemed to be a little disruptive recently. Lord, I may still be a student, but I would not like to have to conduct assessments on her. I pray to you, Father God, that you would strengthen her and show her how much you have cared and loved her through all the things that she is currently facing.

Both of them will be flying off next week. No matter what, all humans are vulnerable to natural disaster. Lord, it's not that I have any meaning behind saying all this but I pray that Lord, no matter the distance, may Lord's guardians be with them throughout the journey. May them arrive safely at their destination.

We lay down all before you. Health, wealth, studies, results, employment; all and all before you. May Lord's grace be with us.

In Jesus' precious name I pray,
Amen.

Prayer

Father God,

I understand throughout this whole time, how much do You love us. Just like Lot, faithful people will come to meet with many different circumstances. Lord I pray, that You understand that no matter how much trouble we come to meet, we shall not waver. For this, I also pray to You that you could strengthen all our hearts in one as a family, as your sons and daughters.

Lord, there are things going on in our lives and I know that Lord, you understand what I meant by all this and have been with us. Hereby, I pray to you Father God to guide each and everyone of us. Strengthen our faith, strengthen our body and heart in standing before You so that by the end of the day, we could still say proudly that "we are your beloved children".

How long has it been for him to stay in the hospital? Lord, I am sure that You understand his condition much more better than my understanding. You understand his joy in all the hopes, You understand his pain and all his worries. Lord, may Your grace be with him. Please Lord, let this be the last operation he would need to go through in his life. More than any doctors in this world, You are the healer, You are the God. May You guard his body and heart so that he could once again stand before everyone to give praise to You, Father God.

Other than that, the business, health, exams, results and work; may Lord bless us and may Your grace pour down abundantly on us. Lord, have mercy in us. When everyone were to be gathered for the same purpose, all shall grant by Lord's almighty power. We pray that all shall be done according to the Lord's will.

In Jesus' precious name I pray,
Amen.

Adventure - Part 6

One month have passed ever since the passing of the proposal. It was then, time to look at the results. The results came out surprisingly positive, which led to the King being very happy and satisfied with it. And thus, decided to give a wish for Emi who provided him with the great idea.

"I don't think that my idea was that great that I should receive such great honors. Besides that, I think the people who participated in this proposal should be given higher priority in comparison to me." Emi replied humbly.

"Dad, that's not a good way to thank Emi. She would never receive anything as gifts. You should just think about a proper gift and order her to accept it. That way would be much more better." Elyssa interrupted.

The King took her advice and started to ponder very seriously concerning the "appropriate gift".

Just then, Elyssa interrupted again, "How about giving her some authority? I've been thinking about it but have not been able to think of an appropriate title for her. She has been very hardworking in her duty and even in her studies. I'm quite certain that she is now better than me in that," smiling brightly while saying this.

"As a princess, don't you feel embarrassed saying that?" the King said while smirking. After thinking a while, "Yes, I've decided! Look forward to it."

Adventure - Part 5

"How about you? What do you think, Elyssa?"
"Huh? Me? Erm..the same as Edward?"
"Hrm..I doubt, really!"
"Er..Your Majesty, I have been studying with Princess Elyssa for quite a while and we did touch a little about political studies. So, if you would like to listen to my opinion for a little for a change of mind," voiced out Emi, all of a sudden.

Both Edward and Elyssa were shocked about this while the Queen glared immensely at Emi.

"Oh, but it was not such a great idea. I just thought that after listening to the Prince and Princess' opinion, Your Majesty seemed to be a little confused. So, I thought that if I were to put in a little idea if it could be of any use, so that if possible, it could help in easing Your Majesty's frown. However, if Your Majesty does not wish for it,.."
"Yeah, sure. That was kind of you. Let's listen to your opinion then," the King interrupted.

"I think that since our neighbour was quite fond about building the polling system in between two countries' border and we could not possibly stop them in any means, then we should just approve it. However,.."
"Hah! I thought that you might have some brilliant ideas. And yet, aren't you just copying my children's idea, useless?" the Queen snapped all of a sudden.
"I...I'm sorry!" replied Emi instantly while bowing down earnestly.
"It's fine. Please continue. You're not done aren't you?" answered the King so as to break the ice, seeing as the Queen has not intention in relieving Emi in her bow.
"Eh..I mean, YES!" Emi answered while quickly returned to her upright standing position.

"However, we could provide them with a trial period. For the time being, we could set a few small booth so as to be the stand-in for the polling system to check the citizens' reaction towards the idea. This way, we could answer our neighbour righteously, and if the results came out to be unsatisfied, we would have a good reason in turning down their ideas without having the risk of making the relationship between two countries turning sour."

"Hrm..yeah. That should be a good idea. But it would still cost quite a lot since we would be expected to provide the funding for the temporary booth as well as the labour. Also, how long would the trial last? If it was only a week, it would be too short to actually check out the citizens' response. However, if it went on for a few months, it would be too costly for us."

"I think one month would be an appropriate length of time. This way, it shouldn't be too costly. Meanwhile, we could have negotiate with Rachialis (neighbouring country) concerning the cost. Probably, they could provide small amount of funding for the booth while we could provide labour. However, if by any means that the amount of funding provided by Rachialis could not support all booth for a month, it would most likely still be able to support for half a month. That means we were only required to fund for half a month. In addition, the booths could be of manual made since they were only for temporary means. We could request the country's carpenter in providing us the material or if possible, labour as well in hand-making the booths. Of course, this should be done by volunteering. This way, it should save us quite a lot of money."

"But who would volunteer for such a big project while there's no pay at all? Our country's not as rich to the point where citizens could stay without a proper pay."

"Probably we could offer them something. A recognition from the country or some privilege in something that they wish for. So as to say, to provide them with materialistic payment rather than cash. Then the citizens should be satisfied with it." lasted Emi with a big smile.

Suddenly, she realized that all the royal members have been staring at her. Shocked, she quickly apologized for her impudent. Saying that she may have spoken too much even though she was very un-knowledgeable.

"No, no. It was brilliant! I think I could put this in the proposal for the Rachialis king," saying that, the King quickly retired to his study. The other royal members went off as well with the Prince, looking nonchalant, the Queen glaring hard while the Princess smiled brightly with pride.