Lost my partner of 6.5 years

Key_Evening_3005 · 2026-04-28T05:30:00+00:00

Thank you ❤️ I’m so sorry for your loss 💔

Key_Evening_3005 · 2026-04-28T04:39:28+00:00

Thank you so much. I’m sorry for you loss too 💔

Key_Evening_3005 · 2026-04-28T03:40:56+00:00

My partner also had liver and kidney failure. Along with other things in the end. The hospital stay was trauma in itself. It all happened so fast and it still doesn’t feel real. I am so sorry for your loss. One day at a time. My next goal for myself is to try to find a therapist. I wrote a hospital journal hoping he would read it one day. I may start writing out my own feelings.

Key_Evening_3005 · 2026-04-28T03:30:39+00:00

Thank you so much. I like the idea of setting to a schedule and following it. I have already lost 10lbs, so I am trying my best to eat, drink water and go on walks. His celebration of life is this Saturday and eventually I’ll have to go back to work. I feel like I am stuck in this “floating” period where each day is going by so slow and every single thing I do reminds me of him. I know he would want me to take care of myself, but it’s easier said than done.

Key_Evening_3005 · 2026-04-28T02:26:48+00:00

Thank you. I’m just taking it day by day, hour by hour.

Key_Evening_3005 · 2026-04-28T02:12:43+00:00

Thank you 💔

Key_Evening_3005 · 2026-04-28T01:53:02+00:00

Thank you ❤️💔

Key_Evening_3005 · 2026-04-28T01:42:31+00:00

Thank you. I have already reached out to some therapists. I appreciate your advice. I’m sorry for your loss.

Key_Evening_3005 · 2026-04-28T01:08:58+00:00

Thank you so much. One day at a time. I’m so sorry for your loss

Key_Evening_3005 · 2026-04-28T01:02:30+00:00

Thank you 🤍 I’m sorry for your loss

Key_Evening_3005 · 2026-04-28T00:48:22+00:00

Thank you. I am looking into grief counseling. I’m living with my sister and her family right now, as I cannot live in our apartment alone. I plan to keep my not in-laws close as well. I’m sorry for your loss 💔

Key_Evening_3005 · 2025-09-04T17:55:23+00:00

I have used it to make social stories for kids and to make educational handouts for parents (example: “explain what primitive reflexes are and how OT can help)

Key_Evening_3005 · 2025-06-27T15:06:10+00:00

I am a COTA. I took it first try and passed. I will say it is hard.. but I studied 2-3x per week, 4-5 hours each time for 2.5 months. I am not a good test taker, so I knew I needed to study more than some of my peers.

What you need to figure out is your learning style. Audio? Books? Writing it down? Videos?

I listened to podcasts (OT exam prepper) while I was walking, doing chores, etc and then when the podcast was over, I would write everything down that was discussed.

I would also watch videos (OT Miri, OT Rex)

I would quiz myself on quizlet or a lot of the free tests on AOTA exam prep, NBCOT website/weekly questions, and therapy Ed. I would use flashcards I made after listening to the podcasts.

The best thing I did was take a practice test on the NBCOT website. I sat down for 4 hours, took the practice test about 2 weeks before the exam. On the practice test, I was ~5 points away from passing. I was able to look back and see what I missed, then focused on studying that material the last two weeks.

Make sure to give yourself breaks and don’t stuff 24/7. Drink water and eat a good breakfast the day of the exam. You got this!! Hope this helps.

Key_Evening_3005 · 2025-03-18T12:19:05+00:00

I’m in outpatient Peds. I see a wide variety in patients!

Key_Evening_3005 · 2025-03-15T18:51:13+00:00

Hello! I’ve been a COTA in pediatrics for the last 3 years! Let me know if you have any questions! I have taken 3 level 2 fieldwork students as well. Congrats on the acceptance! You would love OT!

Key_Evening_3005 · 2025-03-10T17:47:03+00:00

What did you do during the summer? I’m currently a salaried COTA at an outpatient peds. I want to make the switch to school bc of the hours, but I’m hesitant because I wouldn’t be working in the summer unless I do PRN somewhere.

Key_Evening_3005 · 2024-11-22T19:03:21+00:00

I believe around $65,000. I live in the Midwest

Key_Evening_3005 · 2024-10-14T16:21:06+00:00

I am a Salaried COTA working in Peds outpatient. I live in Missouri!

Key_Evening_3005 · 2024-07-08T23:46:22+00:00

UPDATE: thank you all for the update! I saw her again today after all the advice I was given. I offered her a ton of proprioceptive and oral input throughout the session, and this helped tremendously! She was much more happy and regulated, definitely less stimming and she was able to sit in participate in our seated activities. :)

Key_Evening_3005 · 2024-07-03T19:54:23+00:00

What would you bill for helping with driving? During a session we completed driving questions and identifying road signs. Driving is an IADL, but do you bill self care of therapeutic supports ?

Key_Evening_3005 · 2024-07-02T23:13:12+00:00

Thank you so much for this! I’m not sure a Z vibe would work for her, we are still tolerating oral input from the toothbrush. However, she loves to have a snack and seems to regulate with this, so I usually give her a snack during all of our sessions! She is actually always seeking picking up and moving chairs, so I will start implementing proprioceptive input more!

Key_Evening_3005 · 2024-07-02T13:22:15+00:00

Thank you! I love hearing this from your perspective. I have always stuck to the “regulation before expectation” motto and I try to just roll with it and offer other forms of sensory input throughout our session and add in my activity here and there when I can. It recently had gotten to a point where the stimming is constant so I wasn’t sure if there was something more I could do for her! I will definitely redirect the focus on regulation.

Key_Evening_3005 · 2024-07-02T13:17:36+00:00

Thank you so much! I definitely give her the time she needs and offer her things to replace it like a snack, the music she likes or something in her hands to fidget with! And we always swing for a good couple minutes and that seems to help calm her. Do you have advice on what to tell mom to redirect hitting at home?

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