Enfield Holistic Occupational Therapy
A community-based program providing services to promote health and wellness.
Focusing on the mind and body, interventions and education are offered to support individuals and caregivers with their goals to live life to its fullest. The Enfield Holistic Occupational Therapy network provides its services at a variety of locations in the Enfield, CT area. These locations include, community-based mental health sites and residencies, adult congregate living, and adult day care centers.
Prospective Sites: We take pride in our ability to develop and maintain strong relations with our community-based sites. If you are interested in hearing more about how Enfield Holistic could serve the unique needs of your clients, please contact the coordinator, Amanda Lizotte.
Services Offered
Services Offered All skilled interventions are provided by, or under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. The following are samples of group and individual services available:
Building interpersonal relationships
Fall prevention programs
Self-care education
Copy mechanisms
Joint protection techniques
Self-feeding
Emotional well-being & increased self-esteem
Meaningful activities designed to promote social interaction
Sensory stimulation/sensory integration
Energy conservation techniques
Nutrition
Staff, family & caregiver education
Environmental modifications & recommendations
Physical exercise
Stress relief
Facility programming recommendations
Relaxation
Use & training of adaptive equipment
Client & Caregiver Information
Enfield Holistic Occupational Therapy offers an array of services individualized to each of our clients and, when involved, their caregiver. Clients and caregivers are partners with us in the treatment planning process. Goals and interventions are planned to directly reflect the needs and interests of the clients we serve. In addition to individualized interventions, we provide client and caregiver education, in-services, and support groups. As we aim to be client-centered in every aspect of our therapy, suggestions or requests for specific topics are openly welcomed. If you have a question or suggestion for us, please email us at: enfieldholistic@gmail.com
Recognition
Enfield Holistic Occupational Therapy was the recipient of the 2015 Regional Award of Excellence in Program Innovation—Resident Services and the 2015 National Award of Merit in Program Innovation—Resident and Client Services. These awards were presented by the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) and The New England Regional Council of NAHRO. Enfield Holistic Occupational Therapy was nominated for these awards by one of its community partners, Enfield Housing Authority.
Prospective Students
Enfield Holistic Occupational Therapy accommodates Bay Path University students throughout its network for both Level I and Level II fieldwork placements. Level II students are required to complete an interview prior to being accepted into our student program. Our Level II program provides strong support for each student while also encouraging independence. This combination allows for each student to engage in professional growth and develop their unique identity as a future occupational therapy practitioner.