Season 1; Episode 7 - Occupational Therapy Approaches to Trauma Recovery

Nicole Loehr interviews Occupational Therapist and fellow STARTTS School Liaison Officer, Rachelle Coe about the role that occupational therapy can play in recovery from refugee trauma. They discuss how a knowledge of sensory processing can be harnessed to support students with co- and self-regulation in the classroom and illustrate the important role that the physical environment plays in supporting calm and alert states of arousal. Rachelle also reflects on her experiences of facilitating and providing consultation for play-based groups and supports for learners with refugee experience.

Find out more:

• Occupational Therapy Australia
• Australasia Pacific Play Therapy Association

Produced by Nicole Loehr. Music by Eric Avery and R.E.M. (performed by Troy Reilly).  Public domain image from piqsels.com.