#OTalk Transcript

Healthcare social media transcript of the #OTalk hashtag.
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Evening all. Welcome to tonights #OTalk. Its [REDACTED USER] on the @OTalk_ account tonight. This evening topic is involuntary childlessness with @LaughingOT. Who is out there & joining us? https://t.co/XCEZZ02zNV
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
@OTalk_ [REDACTED USER] @LaughingOT Hello gang! #otalk
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Please remember that your codes of conduct & ethics apply online as they do in practice. Be polite, kind & only share what you are happy to share #OTalk https://t.co/eiWVT7O6Bz
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Please remember to include the #OTalk hashtag in all your tweets so that everyone can see what you have to say & engage with you. https://t.co/GcB2ZYsape
Maria U @Mur5e11
@OTalk_ [REDACTED USER] @LaughingOT Hello. Listening in #otalk over here :)
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@Mur5e11 [REDACTED USER] @LaughingOT Fab to hear #OTalk
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Right lets hand over to @LaughingOT to kick of tonights #OTalk with question one... https://t.co/KOD3TwOA91
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@NikkiOTDyer @LaughingOT @BillWongOT [REDACTED USER] Hi Nikki, great to have you with us. If you want to join in the chat be sure to include the #OTalk hashtag in all your tweets so they get added to the conversation. Just shout if you need anything
Nikki Dyer @NikkiOTDyer
@LaughingOT @BillWongOT @OTalk_ [REDACTED USER] #OTalk this is my first time with you guys... I’m listening!
Maria U @Mur5e11
@LaughingOT @OTalk_ [REDACTED USER] Oh in technology neverland! I will try to keep up with #otalk from hackneyb london.
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Some words from @LaughingOT #OTalk
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Question 1 #OTalk
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
@LaughingOT @OTalk_ hard topic for me today. So I am venturing a guess. I think socialization when out in the community- especially with dealing with friends who have children. #otalk
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Most of them? Those trying with difficulty may find themselves too preoccupied/distracted to fully engage/participate? #Otalk
Maria U @Mur5e11
@LaughingOT @OTalk_ #otalk i think at the time you find out it will affect all your occupations because it affects your occupational identity...
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RT @BillWongOT: @LaughingOT @OTalk_ hard topic for me today. So I am venturing a guess. I think socialization when out in the community- es…
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
RT @Mur5e11: @LaughingOT @OTalk_ #otalk i think at the time you find out it will affect all your occupations because it affects your occupa…
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Another question from @LaughingOT? #OTalk
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
[REDACTED USER] @LaughingOT @OTalk_ Yes- sometimes some cultures will frown upon women who can't have children naturally. #otalk
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
RT @LaughingOT: @OTalk_ #OTalk the other day I saw a tweet on here about how as OTs we shouldn't be involved in sex as an occupation. Had t…
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Maria U @Mur5e11
@BillWongOT [REDACTED USER] @LaughingOT @OTalk_ Yes. And women themselves (and men) judge themselves by this as the meanings they grew up with. #otalk
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RT @LaughingOT: @BillWongOT @OTalk_ #OTalk perfect Bill, it is not only being not allowed into children and parent spaces e.g. child area o…
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
@LaughingOT @OTalk_ and sometimes with the age of social media, some of them could wish they have the abilities to have children after seeing pictures. #otalk
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Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
@LaughingOT @Mur5e11 @OTalk_ yes- even at work for sure. I think my family probably is an exception where I have never heard either of my parents attending baby showers and they rarely attend weddings. #otalk
Maria U @Mur5e11
@LaughingOT @OTalk_ When people say they choose not to have a child, it seems hard to carry on the conversation. It seems it's not in our cultural language #otalk
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
RT @LaughingOT: @AP_almost_an_OT @OTalk_ #OTalk I read one article which said people, women especially, need to chose between pity and sham…
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
@LaughingOT @AP_almost_an_OT @OTalk_ yes- I know a friend of mine who chooses not to have kids and she is content with it. It's an exception for sure rather than the norm. #otalk
Maria U @Mur5e11
[REDACTED USER] @LaughingOT @OTalk_ #otalk i avoid all celebrations ;p
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@Mur5e11 @LaughingOT Oh yes, i know that stunned silence lol #Otalk
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
@LaughingOT @Mur5e11 [REDACTED USER] @OTalk_ absolutely... I think location might be a weaker link, since sometimes that can happen during if some people are in school. So, they will have to keep up with their roles as students while bracing for future motherhood (if it's their first one). #otalk
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We are half way through tonights #OTalk with @LaughingOT. 30 minutes left 👍🏻 https://t.co/RVabq4yytx
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RT @LaughingOT: [REDACTED USER] @OTalk_ #OTalk but it is an occupation greatly affected by infertility, it becomes a job, a broken body so b…
Becky Bamford @wbbambam
@OTalk_ @LaughingOT Surely we should be involved in any occupation which is meaningful to the client (and the client is open to engage with). Sex when trying for a child becomes even more multifaceted and meaningful #otalk
Becky Bamford @wbbambam
@OTalk_ @LaughingOT Sex will also be seen differently by different couples - a joy / a chore / connection/ mechanics. is There research in fertility and approach to sex? You hear a lot of hearsay about the stress of conceiving hindering success #otalk
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Interesting idea....#OTalk
OTMargaret @margaret_ot
@OTalk_ [REDACTED USER] @LaughingOT #OTalk I am listening in tonight. Have friends in this situation, one accepted it the other struggled. Both needed tactful sensitive care. Struck by the aspects of grief and loss - also experienced by parents with children suffering severe disability. OTs can help with these area
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
RT @wbbambam: @OTalk_ @LaughingOT Surely we should be involved in any occupation which is meaningful to the client (and the client is open…
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RT @margaret_ot: @OTalk_ [REDACTED USER] @LaughingOT #OTalk I am listening in tonight. Have friends in this situation, one accepted it the othe…
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
@wbbambam @OTalk_ @LaughingOT yes- I think that also ties into dating, too. #otalk
OTMargaret @margaret_ot
@LaughingOT @OTalk_ #OTalk Occupations that are affected r the planning, buying and celebrating that accompany pregnancy and birth.
Maria U @Mur5e11
@LaughingOT [REDACTED USER] @OTalk_ Paying for percieved personal failings may lead to acceptance of abuse and other risks...or are these dark occupations? #otalk the role of OT would be to facilitate a new valued occupational identity?
OTMargaret @margaret_ot
@Mur5e11 @LaughingOT @OTalk_ #OTalk I have met younger couples who are choosing not to have children as they have strong views on the environment /population levels etc. I think that's brave but not a decision I would make.
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RT @margaret_ot: @Mur5e11 @LaughingOT @OTalk_ #OTalk I have met younger couples who are choosing not to have children as they have strong v…
OTMargaret @margaret_ot
@Mur5e11 @LaughingOT @OTalk_ #OTalk Also I suppose this is voluntary choice, not involuntary.
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@LaughingOT into the last 15 minutes of tonights #OTalk
OTMargaret @margaret_ot
@LaughingOT @BillWongOT @OTalk_ #OTalk I have one friend who is single, she has godchildren and many good friends who include her in family activities and fun. Really important we include people who would like children in family Occupations, board games, days out, etc
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RT @margaret_ot: @LaughingOT @BillWongOT @OTalk_ #OTalk I have one friend who is single, she has godchildren and many good friends who incl…
Becky Bamford @wbbambam
[REDACTED USER] @OTalk_ @LaughingOT That is unbelievably sad. What a decision to have to make. Can imagine this would have a huge impact on mental health, could be very shaming #otalk
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
[REDACTED USER] @LaughingOT [REDACTED USER] Yes- I have an OT friend who adopted a special needs kiddo recently. I think her parents played a role because her sister was also adopted. #otalk
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How do we think we as OTs can support those going through involuntary childlessness or a difficult conception process? #OTalk
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
RT @LaughingOT: @wbbambam @OTalk_ #OTalk the research shows mainly a deteriorating sex life, described as work and no longer fun. For me pe…
Becky Bamford @wbbambam
@OTalk_ @LaughingOT I would be interested to see if the expectations of roles and gender impact working with men in this area. I can imagine for both genders there could be an element of shame - we feel our bodies should do what we’re told they’re ‘made for’ #otalk
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
@wbbambam [REDACTED USER] @OTalk_ @LaughingOT Will be interesting for those of us who work with older adults to compare and contrast our patients who have children and those who don't. #otalk
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Any thoughts on this #OTalk?
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
Side comment- I never was asked to be a godfather yet. I wonder how many OT's would sign up for me to be for their kids' godfather. #otalk
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
@LaughingOT [REDACTED USER] @wbbambam @OTalk_ Since I am on the single market, I believe it would have been a matter of discussion at some point. So far I had not gone far enough with someone about kids yet. #otalk
Becky Bamford @wbbambam
@OTalk_ I think it will vary so much on the person. You need to find the meaning of their experience, identify what is impacting them negatively and look at how this can be adapted to fit more in line with their goals #otalk
Maria U @Mur5e11
@OTalk_ I think culture and upbringing are strong influences on men's expectations too, and how they respond to unforeseen challenges #otalk
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RT @wbbambam: @OTalk_ I think it will vary so much on the person. You need to find the meaning of their experience, identify what is impact…
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RT @Mur5e11: @OTalk_ I think culture and upbringing are strong influences on men's expectations too, and how they respond to unforeseen cha…
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
@Mur5e11 @OTalk_ Yes- my family actually would love me to have kids by now. But, I haven't found my Ms. Right. So, they just told me to be patient. #otalk
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Last five minutes, any final thoughts or take home messages? #OTalk @LaughingOT
Becky Bamford @wbbambam
@OTalk_ @LaughingOT I’m very much in support of OTs working in areas like this and hope we embrace such a role. I think there’s such important work we can do around transitions and roles. It makes me think back to ‘doing, being, becoming’ and working with those who struggle to ‘become’ #otalk
Maria U @Mur5e11
[REDACTED USER] @OTalk_ #otalk it makes me think of the y shaped model but also need to address the limitations of the social environment
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#OTalk Tuesday 20th August 2019. Do Occupational Therapist routinely assess clients menstrual cycle, it’s affect on functioning and ability to engagement in occupations? https://t.co/5cPTUuvhvp https://t.co/3tgwPTrz0S
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
RT @wbbambam: @OTalk_ @LaughingOT I’m very much in support of OTs working in areas like this and hope we embrace such a role. I think there…
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Well thats our offical #OTalk hour up, please do keep chatting as we do not grab the transcript for a few days. Thank you to everyone who has participated & to @LaughingOT for hosting. https://t.co/c80vOpNn20
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
@wbbambam @OTalk_ @LaughingOT Lifestyle redesign, anyone? #otalk
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
RT @OTalk_: #OTalk Tuesday 20th August 2019. Do Occupational Therapist routinely assess clients menstrual cycle, it’s affect on functioning…
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Great final thought from @wbbambam #OTalk
Becky Bamford @wbbambam
[REDACTED USER] @OTalk_ [REDACTED USER] I suspect so also. Although I’ve had my eyes open with working with men who have experienced birth trauma. It made me realise we can neglect (or assume) the needs of men in relation to conception/ childbirth #otalk
Maria U @Mur5e11
[REDACTED USER] [REDACTED USER] @OTalk_ Oh it might be a psychology model... About coming to terms with loss of an imagined identity and making an alternative that fits your narrative #otalk
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RT @wbbambam: [REDACTED USER] @OTalk_ [REDACTED USER] I suspect so also. Although I’ve had my eyes open with working with men who have experienced b…
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