… way of working out. From now on, those with Aphasia who come to the MGH Institute for help with their communication will be walking into the Marjorie Nicholas Aphasia … support group?  “For her entire career, Marjorie was dedicated to not only improving the lives of patients with aphasia but educating the next generation … clinicians,” recalled Nicholas. “I had a research grant at the time, and one of my research subjects who still attends the Aphasia Center followed me to the …

… Outcomes & Career Paths Area of Expertise Rehabilitation Physical Therapist for USRowing helped injured athletes compete; has advice for aspiring PTs who want to … you handle the stress? Do you like it?  “You just need to experience that. And the only way to experience it is to put yourself out there. If somebody is a PT and they … is another.  “I'm so grateful that the MGH Institute gave me the skills to get my doctorate to have that kind of leadership position that adds to the confidence …

… in a positive way,” explained Veo. “I think that’s how I have progressed in my life: pushing through, fighting, and working through anything that’s difficult or … but you’ve done harder.”  Veo fell in love with the Marjorie K. Ionta PT Center for Clinical Education and Health Promotion during her time as a student at the MGH … reclaim their strength and independence.  Training for the Boston Marathon has not only allowed Veo to look back on how far she has come; it has also given her a chance …

… A proposed virtual reality mobile application to reduce stress and burnout for occupational, physical, and speech therapists in acute care” Mind-STOP is a … reality mobile app to reduce stress to improve job performance and well-being for therapists in acute care. How did your work on your Innovation Project inform your professional work? Working through my innovation project, I have enhanced my professional work by learning how to …

… Depression through Occupational Therapy Tell us about your Innovation Project. My Innovation project was a program evaluation to determine if the Strong Foundations support group, that I developed, was feasible and effective for the mothers in the NICU in which I practice. Strong Foundations is an … to reduce risk factors of postpartum depression and facilitate a support network for the NICU mothers. What do you think is special about the Post-Professional OTD …

… I developed a course curriculum plan to increase knowledge and assessment skills for the occupational therapy generalist to improve competence and confidence to make recommendations for driving and community mobility options. This course curriculum is a multimodal … exactly that. Additionally, the MGB affiliation played a significant role in my decision, as the opportunity to utilize vouchers and discounts was an important …