I took the AOTA fieldwork educators certificate course, and that really got me thinking about [using a] more collaborative model [in fieldwork education and mentorship]." ~Sarah Putt

Always believe in yourself, and, if you're passionate about doing something, go do it.  A lot of times you'll come out of [OT] school and you feel like you don't know everything, and that's ok! You can still accomplish whatever it is you want to accomplish." ~Sarah Putt

It's something I'd like to see our professional organization ... take more of a firm stance about: It's our responsibility - and really it's our privilege - as OT practitioners to "pay it forward." ~Stephanie Lancaster, on mentoring others in OT

If it's something that you want to do, you just need to go out and do it! You'll learn as you go and figure out exactly what it is that you need to do as you go along."  ~Sarah Putt

I want to emphasize that it's really important ... to recognize and respect the boundaries of our knowledge - but also not to be afraid to tap into resources and to ask for help."  ~Stephanie Lancaster

In occupational therapy, much is said about the idea of health, well-being, and occupational balance. Therapists promote the idea that maintaining a balance in work, rest, and leisure is important to preserving or improving mental and physical well-being. However, we often don’t practice what we preach."