Elizabeth DeBlasi, MS, OTR/L is a professor at Long Island University who woke up one night with a passion for international volunteer work. Within two weeks she was on a plane to Cape Town, South Africa to learn more about Therapists Without Borders. She and Sarah discuss their passions for pediatric therapy and how much they value sharing their knowledge around the world. They discuss:

How many hats OTs seem to wear on a regular basis
Getting to Cape Town with 2 weeks notice for WFOT
Finding your calling in OT and combining your passions
Empowering parents to make the primary difference in their child’s life
Passion for teaching and training students
Getting inspiration in the middle of the night
Balancing work with passions outside of work
Using yoga with sensory stimulation for young children
What happens at a Silence Retreat
Volunteer work within traveling, positive and negative experiences
Advocating for yourself and skills when volunteering
What makes Therapists Without Borders a great organization
How volunteering affects both the therapist and the client

Contact Elizabeth:
Instagram: @the.ot.movement
Find out more about Therapists Without Borders: http://twbinc.org

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