Occupational therapy & mental health

Occupational therapy plays a crucial role in supporting individuals living with mental health disorders. At Sarah Bouchard, ergothérapeute, we offer specialized and individualized care to meet the needs associated with various conditions such as depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, and traumatic brain injuries.

Comprehensive Evaluation: Our approach begins with an in-depth evaluation of cognitive and emotional capacities, essential for identifying the specific challenges of each individual.

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Personalized Treatment Plan: Based on this assessment, we develop a personalized

treatment plan, aimed at strengthening existing capacities and skills and

developing new strategies for daily management.

Therapeutic Objectives:
- Improvement in managing emotions and stress.
- Development of strategies for concentration and memory.
- Restoration of social and communication skills.
- Increased autonomy in daily activities.
- Creation and maintenance of daily routines to structure time and activities.
- Effective energy management to prevent exhaustion.
- Identification, naming, and respecting personal limits.
- Enhancement of self-esteem through rewarding activities.
- Letting go of elements beyond control.
- Balanced occupational schedule.

Treatment Modalities: Our therapeutic techniques and activities include:
- Teaching sessions on energy and emotion management.
- Developing an occupational schedule for better daily organization.
- Gradual reactivation of professional and personal activities.
- Task simulations to assess and improve practical skills.

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Our commitment at Sarah Bouchard, ergothérapeute, is to accompany you at every step of your journey towards mental well-being, helping you to find a balanced and enriching quality of life.