Dr. Benjy Epstein, Has a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Hofstra University, A Masters in Developmental Psychology from Teachers College Columbia University. Dr. Benjy has Rabbinic Ordination from RIETS and is the author of Living in the Presence: A Jewish Mindfulness Guide to Everyday Life.

Amy Mooney, MS, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist who knows first-hand about the role of caregiving and about Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, or “ME,” as the mother of a child with this condition. Amy has an undergraduate degree from Loyola University in Chicago and a Master’s degree in OT from Rush University…

Andra P. Henning, MS, OTR/L, MDiv, CBIS (Certified Brain Injury Specialist) CAPS (Certified Aging in Place Specialists) Director of Inpatient Therapy Services for Adventist Healthcare Rehabilitation, Rockville, Md.

With Guest Shelli Dry, OTD, MEd, OTR/L. Shelli received her Master of Education degree in special education from the University of Louisville. She earned her doctorate in occupational therapy from Eastern Kentucky University. Since 1998, she has dedicated her career to pediatrics and mental health. She has worked in numerous…

Paul Fontana is a registered and licensed Occupational Therapist with 43 years of professional experience. Since 1986 when Paul founded the Center for Work Rehabilitation, Inc.®, CWR has been the industry leader in providing Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, Fit for Duty and Return to Work programs to the business community.  Over the past…

Susan Bazyk, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA is Professor Emerita of the Occupational Therapy Program at Cleveland State University where she taught for 34 years. She was also director of the Graduate Certificate Program in School-Based Practice (1999-2018). Throughout her career, she has specialized in occupational therapy practice with children and youth…

In this episode, Chasya talks with Sarah Brecher-Portes, LCSW, CASAC about common misconceptions about addiction, how to recognize a problem and how to get help.

In this episode Rafi discusses how he works tirelessly to assure a smooth transition from state hospitals and institutions back into the community. Rafael E. Salazar II, MHS, OTR/L is the president and CEO of Rehab U Practice Solutions. He has experience in a variety of rehab settings, working with…

Pregnancy loss affects 1 in 4 women but is often not something that is spoken about. On this week’s episode Chasya talks to Yonina Kaufman, Clinical Coordinator at A TIME HUG, about pregnancy loss and grief, how to find support, and how to support a loved one through this loss. 

In this episode we speak with Katie Garvey, OTR/L, CAPS, a Dementia Care Specialist from Anne Arbor, Michigan. Katie consults and trains employees and other professionals using the Positive Approach to Care( Developed by Teepa Snow, OT) to assist the “neighbors” in the Assisted Living Communities improve their quality of…