STARS - Student Therapy and Resource Services

Evaluation & Treatment of the Knee in the Adolescent Athlete - Live Interactive Webinar
2021-03-04 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix)
Course Highlights
Evaluation & Treatment of the Knee in the Adolescent Athlete

Immediately improve the way you assess and treat the most encountered knee injuries in young athletes
Effective rehabilitation strategies for management of adolescent knee patients in all phases of rehab that you can implement with minimal equipment

Sensory-Based Feeding Strategies - Live Interactive Webinar
2021-03-03 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix)
Course Highlights
Sensory-Based Feeding Strategies

Review the latest evidence, trends, and why there has been a surge in picky eating during the past 5 years
Equip yourself with skills to assess and interpret common problems encountered during feeding
Improve your treatment, intervention, caregiver education, and differential diagnosis of a range of feeding barriers

Treating Shoulder Pain - Live Webinar
2021-03-02 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
Course Highlights
Treating Shoulder Pain

Immediately improve your client’s functional shoulder outcomes using practical treatment techniques
Practical assessment and re-assessment strategies to treat common syndromes of the shoulder

Rehabilitation Approaches to Better Manage Cancer Pain - Live Webinar
2021-02-26 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix)
Course Highlights
Rehabilitation Approaches to Better Manage Cancer Pain

Solidify your understanding of the pathophysiology of cancer pain
Expand your understanding of the various presentations of pain for individuals with cancer
Improve your ability to provide safe and effective treatment options for individuals receiving medical intervention for cancer

Effective Treatment for Sensory, Motor and Cognitive Challenges - Webinar
2021-02-24 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
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Effective Treatment for Sensory, Motor and Cognitive Challenges

Effective yoga and mindfulness strategies for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, sensory processing disorders and other neurodevelopmental disorders
Yoga, breath, and mindfulness techniques that individuals will enjoy and that will improve strength, reduce anxiety, improve focus, and body awareness

Evaluation and Treatment of the Spine in the Adolescent Athlete - Live Interactive Webinar
2021-02-23 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix)
Course Highlights
Evaluation and Treatment of the Spine in the Adolescent Athlete

Immediately improve your knowledge of spine injuries that occur in the adolescent athlete
Effective, evidence-based neuromuscular re- education and therapeutic exercises for all levels of athletes

Neuropathies of The Upper Quadrant - Live Webinar
2021-02-18 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
Course Highlights
Neuropathies of The Upper Quadrant

Identify numerous causes and functional impacts of nerve compression and neuropathy development within the upper quadrant
Effectively treat neurological conditions and entrapments in the upper quadrant

Foot & Ankle in the Adolescent Athlete - Webinar
2021-02-16 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix)
Course Highlights

Foot & Ankle in the Adolescent Athlete

Immediately improve your knowledge of common foot/ankle injuries in the young athlete
Evidence-based interventions to improve mobility, neuromuscular control, and strength in the foot/ankle

Therapeutic Yoga for the Neurological Patient - Live Webinar
2021-02-11 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
Course Highlights
Therapeutic Yoga for the Neurological Patient

Fill your toolbox with effective methods to decrease hyper tone and manage a patient’s anxiety, fear, or fatigue
Low-cost tools and methods that can be implemented in any setting to improve posture and balance

Management & Treatment of Concussions - Webinar
2021-02-09 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
Course Highlights

Management & Treatment of Concussions

Recognize roles and responsibilities of rehab disciplines in management of concussion
Prioritize and initiate appropriate referral processes
Easy-to-use practical assessment and re-assessment strategies for visual, vestibular, cervical, graded exercises, and cognition that you can use the next day in the clinic
Create a collaborative environment for efficient and successful management of patients with concussion

Helping Cancer Patients Manage Fatigue - Live Webinar
2021-02-05 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix)
Course Highlights
Helping Cancer Patients Manage Fatigue

Develop a safe and effective program to help cancer patients manage fatigue
Effective strategies to teach patients fatigue management strategies that can be used at home

Evaluation of Inversion Ankle - Live Interactive Webinar
2021-02-02 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
Course Highlights
Evaluation of Inversion Ankle

Immediately provide a 15-minute systematic examination that includes differential diagnosis for the ankle
Learn a rapid examination process for assigning patients to effective treatment-based categories
Acquire the most reliable and relevant clinical information with minimal tests and measures as well as special tests
Use a valid systematic approach to interpreting complex clinical problems
Communication tools to effectively collaborate with all treatment team members, including referralsources

Developing Exercise Programs for Cancer Patients - Live Webinar
2021-01-29 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix)
Course Highlights
Developing Exercise Programs for Cancer Patients

Create safe and efficacious exercise programs for all stages of cancer survivorship
Confidently utilize the proper guidelines for optimizing cancer recovery

Screen Time and Autism - Live Webinar
2021-01-28 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
Course Highlights
Screen Time and Autism

Risk factors and preventative measures for screen time
Effective treatment solutions and alternatives to screentime for children
Case Studies on the impact of electronics on
the growing brain

Register for Part 1 of FREE NAU Conference Series on 1/27 - Zoom
2021-01-27 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Denver)
The NAU OT Program is giving back in partnership with ArizOTA through a FREE 3-part virtual educational conference series offering up to 9 PDUs. Part 1 of the series will be held via Zoom on January 27, 2021, from 5:30-7 p.m. Registration is FREE for ArizOTA members and those who currently partner, or plan to partner, with the NAU OT program.
This first part of our series focuses on Capstone Experience and Mentorship (3 PDUs). In this section, participants will learn about the capstone, mentor benefits, collaboration with capstone students, as well as identify potential capstone projects, goals, and activities.
Note: This section of the series provides 3 PDUs. These will be completed with an in-person (Zoom) component (1.5 PDUs) and an independent study component (1.5 PDUs).
Email ot.otd@nau.edu for questions regarding this event.

Therapeutic Rapport and Self-Regulation Skills when Treating Children - Webinar
2021-01-27 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix)
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Therapeutic Rapport and Self-Regulation Skills when Treating Children

Practical and easy to implement strategies for rapport building to expedite success towards therapeutic goals
Discussion of how sensory processing, executive functioning, and activity of daily living skills are related to self-regulatory abilities
Learn AT LEAST 10 easy-to-use and effective self- regulation strategies
Components that impact self-regulation, sensory processing, learning, and independence

Transition to Adulthood for Students with Developmental Disabilities - Live Interactive Webinar
2021-01-26 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
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Transition to Adulthood for Students with Developmental Disabilities

Collaborative models and methods for immediately integrating therapy services into classrooms
Effectively develop interprofessional initiatives to support transition across grade levels and into adulthood

Neck Pain - Live Interactive Webinar
2021-01-21 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
Course Highlights
Neck Pain

Immediately improve your examination and treatment strategies for the cervical spine
Incorporate the current best evidence into the treatment of cervical spine pathologies
Effective, evidence-based interventions for a common diagnosis

Orthopedic Regenerative Injections - Live Webinar
2021-01-20 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix)
Course Highlights
Orthopedic Regenerative Injections

Develop a strong understanding of orthopedic injections including corticosteroids, and hyaluronic acid vs regenerative stem cell injections
Strengthen your clinical decision making about indications and contraindications of injections and timeframes for healing
Immediately build confidence in pre and post injection protocols and how-to best answer patient questions
Apply current research messaging for chronic tendinosis and regenerative injections vs corticosteroid results

Food and Mood: A Therapist’s Guide to The Role of Nutrition in Mental Health - Live Webinar
2021-01-15 07:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
Diet is an often-ignored aspect in the prevention of poor mental health and the promotion of good emotional health. The causes of behavioral health problems are complex, and nutrition is a valuable yet often missing piece of the puzzle to help clients improve their emotional state.
Imagine if you could feel more confident talking with clients about nutrition from a therapist’s point of view, and do so while adhering to our ethical code.
Kathleen Zamperini, LPC, NCC, NCGC-1, CMHIMP brings a unique perspective as a licensed professional counselor with a degree in nutrition and certification with the Mental Health Integrative Medical Institute. She uses the language of a therapist to explain key concepts of integrating a cognitive behavioral approach with nutritional strategies to improve treatment outcomes.
Discover the clinical applications to transform the way your clients view food and revolutionize your clinical toolbox to ethically educate clients about nutrition and how they can make lasting changes.

Art Therapy: Creative Interventions for Kids with Trauma, Anxiety, ADHD and More! - Live Webinar
2021-01-15 07:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
Do you have clients who are stuck, repeating the same patterns over and over and you feel like you’re powerless to help them? You know, the ones who repeatedly refuse to listen and don’t stop to think before they act. Or those who refuse to take responsibility for their behaviors and constantly pass blame onto others. Do they leave you feeling stagnant and burnt out in your practice? Do you work with challenging children, teens and families who seem absolutely resistant to every intention you offer?
Let me help you like I have helped other therapists Attend this live webinar and learn new innovative interventions to help even your most resistant clients become unstuck. Your day will consist of creative, interactive, hands-on training that will re-energize your work. You will leave with fresh new art strategies and approaches that you can use immediately to engage even your most difficult and challenging clients.
No art experience is necessary, just an openness to try something creative.

Polyvagal Theory for Children: Practical Application to Build Safety, Create Attachment & Develop Connection - Live Webinar
2021-01-14 12:00 - 15:30 (America/Phoenix)
Do you know therapists who seem to have “the magic touch” when it comes to getting children to trust and connect with them?
What if there are actual behaviors that you can learn and incorporate into your way of being with children that can solicit openness, relaxation and trust?
Join Dafna Lender, LCSW, for this compelling 3-hour workshop, as she walks you through the complexities of using polyvagal theory with your young clients. Using your own social engagement system and tuning into the child’s physiological state you’ll learn:

Regulating and calming techniques for more curiosity, openness & connection
How sending safety messages to brains of mistrusting kids will make them more open to new relational experiences
To use voice, rhythm, facial expressions and touch to elicit trust
To surprise the brain of a defensive child with novel responses to grab attention, interrupt their automatic defensiveness, and generate curiosity
Exercises and activities to make shut down, guarded or angry clients feel more relaxed, open and ready to connect

If you’re working with kids – you don’t want to miss this opportunity. Sign up today!

Screen Time and Autism - Live Interactive Webinar
2021-01-13 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix)
Course Highlights

Screen Time and Autism

Risk factors and preventative measures for screen time
Effective treatment solutions and alternatives to screen time for children
Case Studies on the impact of electronics on
the growing brain

Compliant Documentation: A Necessary Skill - Live Interactive Webinar
2021-01-12 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
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Compliant Documentation: A Necessary Skill

Create audit proof, defensible clinical documentation that demonstrates reasonable and necessary care that is skilled and valuable
Avoid documentation pitfalls and preparing for being audited
Documentation for restorative/compensatory clients vs. maintenance clients

Transfemoral and Transtibial Amputee - Live Interactive Webinar
2021-01-08 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix)
Course Highlights

Transfemoral and Transtibial Amputee

Improve functional mobility in lower extremity amputees at various points in their rehabilitation journey
Effectively reduce fall risk in patients with lower extremityamputation
Utilize effective outcome measures to determine an accurate baseline and to track progression

Mobile Apps for the 21st Century Clinician - Live Interactive Webinar
2021-01-06 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
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Mobile Apps for the 21st Century Clinician

Using mobile apps to improve patient motivation,self-monitoring and self-management, autonomy, and adherence to treatment programs
How technological advances are changing healthcare delivery, especially in a post-pandemic world
Demonstration of mobile apps and their benefits for clinicians and for patients

Bariatric Management Effective Assessment and Safe Treatment - Live Interactive Webinar
2020-12-17 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
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Bariatric Management Effective Assessment and Safe Treatment

Comorbidities, trends, and medical management for the obese patient
Illustrated examples of over a dozen different exercises that the rehab professional could immediately incorporate into a plan of care

The Ten Best-Ever Anxiety Treatment Techniques: Updated Strategies to Help Even the Most Challenging Clients - Live Webinar
2020-12-17 06:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
Helping your clients overcome anxiety is challenging. You’ve tried the common techniques but aren’t confident you applied them correctly and worse, your client is still struggling. If you’re feeling frustrated and unsure of what to do next? Then don’t miss this opportunity! International trainer & author Dr. Margaret Wehrenberg will teach you the 10 Best-Ever Anxiety Techniques and help you master:

Applying the techniques with difficult cases
Using the techniques with different age groups
Treating clients with co-morbid diagnosis
Options to use with groups and individuals that work in every clinical population
Applying the neuroscience of memory reconsolidation and the default mode network to create successful exposure therapies and reduce rigid, anxious thought process

This fresh approach will give you a complete set of tools to work with anxiety symptoms. You’ll learn what the latest research has proven and you’ll be confident that you can apply these techniques in clinical practice. Most importantly, Margaret’s pragmatic approach will provide you with practical strategies you can immediately use with all clients.

Evaluation of the Shoulder Complex - Live Webinar
2020-12-16 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
Course Highlights
Evaluation of the Shoulder Complex

Provide a 15-minute systematic examination that includes differential diagnosis for the shoulder complex
Rapid examination processes for assigning patients to effective treatment-based categories
Acquire the most reliable and relevant clinical information with minimal tests and measures and special tests
Valid systematic approaches to interpreting complex clinical problems
Communication tools to effectively collaborate with all treatment team members, including referral sources

Suicide & Self-Harm: Stopping the Pain - Live Webinar
2020-12-16 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
Your client just revealed that she’s having suicidal thoughts … what do you do?
Does she have a gun? Has she written letters? Picked a location? Have hope something will change and doesn’t want to hurt family and friends?
Asking your client, “where do you hurt?” often reveals the focus of the suicidal intent or the purpose of self-harm behaviors. As a clinician, it’s important to remember that even though you view suicide and self-harm behaviors as dysfunctional and maladaptive, your client views them as purpose-driven means of eliminating or managing unbearable levels of pain. For your client, these behaviors are beneficial, attractive, and helpful.
Even the most seasoned therapists struggle to develop an empathic view of their client’s devastating methods of managing emotional pain. Learning how to help clients discover the sources of their pain and providing them with healthy options for solving and managing these struggles in their lives is the key to hope.
Through case studies observed in his 45 years as a counselor and suicidologist, Jack Klott brings to life the ideas, theories, and concepts you need to help your clients:

Identify the seven goals of self-harm
Implement a risk assessment strategy to determine who presents the highest risk for suicide and self-harm
Recognize the profound danger of engaging in “contracts” with your clients
Discuss the four essential elements of therapy with suicidal and self-harming clients
Understand how “fear of litigation” can severely detract from your ability to help the suicidal population

Join Jack and learn how to help your clients confront the darkness of suicide and self-harm behaviors. Sign up today!
