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Part 1 - Make it stand out The inaugural team Solidago: (from left to right) Kim Frederickson, OTD Student; Christy Witkowski, OTA student, now OTA graduate, and interviewee; Kary Gillenwaters, Solidago Ventures and Consulting founder and occupational therapist; Marcie Israelson, OTD student https://solidagovc.com/blog/reflections-an-invitation-to-notice monthly 0.5 2021-08-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/1627133289925-XGG9RR1RZYWV7O929IOI/lake+photo.jpg All Posts - An invitation to notice - Make it stand out Reflections in one of Minnesota’s many lakes https://solidagovc.com/blog/one-minute-reset monthly 0.5 2021-08-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/1627220920487-KG6WT1S3E7F09FI35ZXX/Pause+Breathe+Resume.jpg All Posts - One Minute Reset - Make it stand out Pause, Breathe, Resume on board game pieces. https://solidagovc.com/blog/unlearning-recognizing-its-call monthly 0.5 2021-08-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/1627309374656-9SOY3E9KPTSWQS2LVWGO/Copy+of+Pink+and+Blue+Colorful+Tangle+Loops+Design+Show+Up+Phone+Wallpaper+Template.jpg All Posts - Unlearning: Recognizing its call - Make it stand out Three different colored strands loop and intertwine above and below the words, “Learning when to unlearn” https://solidagovc.com/blog/understanding-what-ot-means-by-occupation-its-life-expanding monthly 0.5 2021-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/1627390863828-QI5O1IN2CHODUCW6DSC3/A7D95198-7547-48BE-90D6-9F20D970BCE0.JPG All Posts - Understanding what OT Means by Occupation: It’s life expanding - Make it stand out Today’s blog post is authored by: Kary Gillenwaters, OTR/L, (top left- reading), Marcie Israelson, OTD student, (top right- yoga) Christy Witkowski, OTA Graduate (bottom left-cycling) and Kim Frederickson, OTD student (bottom right- gardening). 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On the image it reads, “Whatever our response, there are ripple effects. 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Their smiles tell the story. https://solidagovc.com/blog/occupations-expanding-our-definitions monthly 0.5 2021-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/1629177237446-XZ6V8JSBYYGDQDX2CPV4/Occupational+Categories+Map.jpg All Posts - Occupations: Expanding our Definitions - Make it stand out Mind map of 9 occupation categories of 4th edition of Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Activities of Daily Living, Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, Work, Play, Leisure, Education, Social Participation, Health Management, Rest and Sleep. https://solidagovc.com/blog/enfolding-observations-an-update-on-our-trying-on-pairings-of-occupations monthly 0.5 2021-08-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/1629259458787-LGOCVE9WWXEOF6TNVKPL/milk+and+cookies.jpg All Posts - Enfolding Observations: An update on our trying on pairings of occupations - Make it stand out Some thing just go together like milk and cookies— picture above is chocolate chip cookies and milk on a plate. 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(OTPF-4, AOTA, 2020) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/1630413612825-1ECUR4LS64ZAZBR3OLUK/Occupational+Categories+Map.jpg All Posts - A Closer Look at Occupations: ADLs—What does that mean? - Make it stand out Mindmap of the 4th edition of the OT Practice Framework from AOTA’s categories of occupation (OTPF4, AOTA, 2020) https://solidagovc.com/blog/new-daily-rhythms-with-school-year monthly 0.5 2021-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/1630461932261-SMK2OY3FWD9V0ZREKNDQ/Let%27s+Root+for+EO.jpg All Posts - New Daily Rhythms with School Year - Make it stand out Image Description: Let’s Root for Each Other! on t-shirt https://solidagovc.com/blog/clouds-and-being monthly 0.5 2021-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/1630586084350-46TJLZU3T1HM8XSDWW5Z/Clouds+and+field.jpg All Posts - Clouds and Being - “Thirty-nine years of my life had passed before I understood that clouds were not my enemy; that they were beautiful, and that I needed them. I suppose this, for me, marked the beginning of wisdom. Life is short.” ― Iimani David https://solidagovc.com/blog/recalibrate-embracing-and-understanding-the-theme-for-september monthly 0.5 2021-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/1630680246264-YXA4ZTOIPO820LU7JRM2/Recalibrate+Theme+Intro+Pic.jpg All Posts - Recalibrate: Embracing and Understanding the Theme for September - Make it stand out Image descriptor: Basket of red apples with the words “Recalibrate: September’s Theme and lifewelloccupied.com” above the image https://solidagovc.com/blog/sorting-choices-continue-recalibrate-cease-or-other monthly 0.5 2021-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/1630717379452-EIQJEM47SLTSZXWRM51G/Compass+recalibrate.jpg All Posts - To Recalibrate or Not— That is the question - Make it stand out Image Descriptor: Compass with the words “Noticing when to recalibrate” https://solidagovc.com/blog/lives-well-occupied-next-post-under-construction monthly 0.5 2021-09-07 https://solidagovc.com/blog/unlearning-youre-on-your-own monthly 0.5 2021-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/1631542269494-GR3J9YYRS03IQVFIDLBJ/Mississippi+teacher.jpg All Posts - Unlearning “You’re on Your Own” - Make it stand out Mississippi River Leads Learning (So well that Kary Gillenwaters is only one to look at the camera) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/1631542543228-MSBJI1VI9OCZDBHLXKKD/Calm+sky+and+lake+reflection+CW.jpg All Posts - Unlearning “You’re on Your Own” - Make it stand out Photo Credit: Christy Witkowski Stillness, clarity and reflection as the winds stilled and the clouds reflect on the lake https://solidagovc.com/blog/when-recalibration-takes-more-time-than-anticipated monthly 0.5 2021-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/1632948711109-EYWVC0FD9C2QZZCYYGUB/Fork+in+the+Road.jpg All Posts - Recalibrate— as many times as needed - Make it stand out And sometimes the path is waiting to be made (Image description: Fork in the Road among fir trees) https://solidagovc.com/blog/creating-the-space-for-true-rest-orange-shirt-day-as-one-step monthly 0.5 2021-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/1633016644586-XWXGYW1MQC3PTRNHTKYE/Orange+%26+White+Minimal+Basketball+Fundraising+Poster.jpg All Posts - Creating the Space for True Rest: Orange Shirt Day as One Step - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://solidagovc.com/blog/erica-steffer-navigating-new-paths-the-impact-of-conformity-and-rest-before-and-after-a-life-changing-injury monthly 0.5 2023-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/1633046403799-PH5XXE3U55MO50GF9KY0/Tricia+Hersey+Nap+Ministry+Quote+ES.jpg All Posts - Erica Steffer: Recalibrating after a Life Changing Injury - Make it stand out Image description: Quote by Tricia Hersey, founder of The Nap Ministry @thenapministry.com— “The how to avoid burn out and self care tips gotta include a focus on capitalism, patriarchy and white supremacy. These are the systems causing stress, not your lack of a facial and an expensive new pillow.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/1633043428168-O2VP6563OWDIQ3GX2MXU/Erica+Steffer+Collage+2.jpg All Posts - Erica Steffer: Recalibrating after a Life Changing Injury - Make it stand out Image Description: Photo collage created by OTA student, Emily Otremba of notes Erica Steffer has written and utilized in her healing process, using her OT and mental health knowledge to be a key member of her own care team. (Top Left) Pivot, Honey: What is your goal/purpose? >STOP< (1) What am I doing? (2) What am I supposed to be doing? (3) Do I have what I need? (4) Deep breath. No need to rush. (5) Proceed with focus, one thing at a time, on purpose. (Top middle): Quote by Erica when talking about how many women struggle to give themselves permission to rest— “You don’t actually need a court case to take a break.” (Top right): Image of an example of using Park Points method to determine amount of energy an activity, such as using the computer takes- 10 minutes = 1 point; 25 minutes= 2 points (Bottom middle): Erica’s note to herself: “I know it sounds awful but sometimes you’re going to have to suck it up and be loved.” https://solidagovc.com/blog/introducing-new-students-and-voices-on-the-blog-emily-and-peter monthly 0.5 2021-10-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/1633572131719-A0GA6APP770FP7FBCN7S/Peter+Simon+intro+photo.jpeg All Posts - Introducing… new students and voices on the blog— Emily and Peter - Make it stand out Image Description: Peter Simon enjoying the unexpected surprise of finding a nature reserve in a big city https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/1633574546410-IQXPJGPWMC18U8GLY6ZX/About+Me%21.jpg All Posts - Introducing… new students and voices on the blog— Emily and Peter - Make it stand out Image description: Photo collage in the shape of a heart of Emily, her interests and passions. Themes include travel, Disney, books, music, creativity, playing games, baking, nature, health, writing, and enjoying the little things in life. https://solidagovc.com/blog/reflecting-on-rest-to-recalibrate monthly 0.5 2021-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/1633741222048-LHE0GOR808JJV52BCQOR/Revised+REstorative+rest+SDS+quote.jpg All Posts - Reflecting on rest to recalibrate - Make it stand out Image description: Grey background with various shades of gold abstract images on bottom left and top right corners with the quote by Dr. Saundra Dalton- Smith (author of Sacred Rest)— “Rest, at its core, should be restorative.” https://solidagovc.com/blog/sue-crites-spring-forest-qigong-and-one-way-to-recalibrate monthly 0.5 2021-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/1633868412876-2XSOMROK5FPFG2FPCLNE/Fall+maple+trees+by+water.jpg All Posts - Sue Crites, Spring Forest Qigong, and One Way to Recalibrate - Make it stand out Image descriptor: Photo of waterfalls during fall season with maple leaves turning bright red surrounded by rocks and the fast moving water of the waterfalls. https://solidagovc.com/blog/putting-reflections-on-rest-and-being-into-action-with-emily-and-peter monthly 0.5 2021-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/1633653173728-CIFNNGI2GNDV2E5BZ1VG/Types+of+Rest+%282%29.jpg All Posts - Putting Reflections on Rest and Being into Action with Emily and Peter - The image above was created based on the content shared by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith during the TEDxAtlanta talk. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGNN4EPJzGk&t=5s https://solidagovc.com/blog/honoring-indigenous-peoples-day monthly 0.5 2021-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/1633979475883-FZLLVPCSUZW4CMHML7YT/Indigenous+Peoples%27+Day+image.jpg All Posts - Honoring Indigenous People’s Day - Make it stand out Image Descriptor: Image caption on earthen colored background: Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Respecting, Honoring & Reflecting on Indigenous Wisdom https://solidagovc.com/blog/checking-in-after-a-week-of-intentional-rest-and-being monthly 0.5 2021-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/1634243551307-S8024E46F7I1IUZDDOXJ/Resized_20211008_135133.jpeg All Posts - Checking in After a Week of Intentional Rest and Being - Make it stand out Image descriptor: A trail in the woods on a fall day https://solidagovc.com/blog/embracing-recalibration-with-visuals-from-nature monthly 0.5 2021-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/1634418810487-4DTOH4PVZ7FHN2KJSSXR/Fall+leaves+in+transition.jpg All Posts - Embracing Recalibration with Visuals from Nature - Image Description: Leaves (primarily maple) in various stages of transition during autumn— yellow, orange, red, and brown on green grass. https://solidagovc.com/blog/choose-your-own-reflection-question monthly 0.5 2021-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/1634432428038-QCLXMSAQ64LOJDV7D2C9/Up+to+neck+in+leaves.jpg All Posts - Choose Your Own Reflection Question - Neck deep in change and embracing the opportunity Image descriptor: A toddler is covered to their head in leaves with eyes and mouth smiling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/1634432035637-TBHOPU8KB3Y94EE1B591/fall+and+winter.jpg All Posts - Choose Your Own Reflection Question - Summer, Autumn, or Winter? 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Image descriptor: A snow storm on an autumn day while the leaves are still turning color from summer to fall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/1634432167846-7XVHM08A9EJ1EUZ0H5SE/Evan+fall+wonder.jpg All Posts - Choose Your Own Reflection Question - Feeling curious and noticing a shift Image descriptor: A little one experiencing their first autumn— in awe and soaking up the changing seasons— looking up at leaves falling while the leaves are on the ground as well. https://solidagovc.com/blog/unlearning-what-a-7000-year-old-practice-has-to-teach-us monthly 0.5 2021-10-18 https://solidagovc.com/blog/past-present-and-future-celebrating-world-ot-day monthly 0.5 2021-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/efdbdadd-85ec-46f3-8e4e-5aa561e4e75a/Social+Media+Post+English+world+ot+day.jpg All Posts - Celebrating World OT Day and Envisioning our Future as We Strengthen our Connections - Make it stand out World Federation of Occupational Therapy 2021 Theme - image of multi-colored blocks of various shapes and sizes fitting together with the words, “Belong. Be You.” “World Occupational Therapy Day 27th October 2021” https://solidagovc.com/blog/blog-under-construction-update monthly 0.5 2021-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/1635793672222-FC1LLQD7XJSIM133ETRC/Yellow+leaves+and+maple.jpg All Posts - Blog Under Construction Update - Reorganizing in Process https://solidagovc.com/blog/growing-together-changing-our-mindset monthly 0.5 2021-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/f7b5a181-d920-44f2-8900-e4d26b014c7e/I%27m+still+growing.jpg All Posts - Growing Together— Changing our Mindset - Make it stand out Image description: Photo of a plant sprouting on a light orange background with the words “I’m still growing” in the background https://solidagovc.com/blog/reflecting-about-reflection monthly 0.5 2021-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/b08cea30-ce6f-4104-9926-69a12211f89f/pexels-pixabay-219867.jpg All Posts - Reflect— What Helps us Do So? - Make it stand out Image descriptor: Fall trees reflecting on a river which bends so you can’t fully see where the river is going. The white fluffy clouds and blue sky suggest a sunny fall day. https://solidagovc.com/blog/reflecting-on-gratitude-grief-and-growth monthly 0.5 2021-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/75285df4-2d60-44da-8263-08a496d5e245/IMG_0681.jpg All Posts - Reflecting on Gratitude, Grief, and Growth - Make it stand out Image description: Sun reflecting off the white bark of a mix of trees in November in Minnesota. https://solidagovc.com/blog/honoring-our-veterans-a-conversation-with-jessie-keller monthly 0.5 2021-11-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/de723ac2-d523-4aff-a0ce-592ec15587e9/Black+Gold+Dark+Mode+Number+Veterans+Social+Issues+Instagram+Post.jpg All Posts - Honoring our Veterans: A Conversation with Jessie Keller - Make it stand out Image Description: Words on a dark blue background: Women Who Serve, Gender and the US Armed Forces. 2M living veterans are women. Did you know that women make up roughly 10% of U.S. veterans? Reference: “Demographics.” U.S. Department of Labor Seal, www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/womenveterans/womeneterans-demographics. https://solidagovc.com/blog/healing-and-connecting-through-music monthly 0.5 2021-11-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/8e5ceccb-3cf4-4cb9-a104-8f53107eb6a8/Listening+to+Music-+Record.jpg All Posts - Healing and Connecting through Music - Make it stand out Image Description: Photo of a record player playing a record on a hard wood floor. https://solidagovc.com/blog/reflection-and-honor-during-our-grief monthly 0.5 2022-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/120df7a1-0d7d-4ac2-b680-709cb939d3d7/In+Ron%27s+Honor.jpg All Posts - Reflection and Honor During our Grief - Make it stand out Image Description: Image on Left- Emily honoring her dad, Ron, by having a Coke and cookie at Disney World. Top Right Image- Emily honoring her dad, Ron, at her college graduation by writing, “Dad, I did it. I love you!” on her graduation cap, the first major milestone Emily reached after losing her dad. Bottom Right Image- Picture of a river and trees changing color on the anniversary of her dad’s death. Emily, her mom, and brother went hiking in honor of Ron. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/40f74c2e-d1ba-4a36-b854-57c355a95d4f/Dougie+Collage.jpg All Posts - Reflection and Honor During our Grief - Make it stand out Image Description: Collage of Christy and Sophia honoring Doug. Top left photo: Sweatshirt from one of their fundraisers that says, “Live like Dougie. Be Silly. Be Kind. Be Honest.”, Top right photo: Christy’s daughter, Sophia, laying in the grass underneath a sign that says, “This hole is sponsored by Sophia Witkowski: I love and miss you so much, daddy!”. This image represents one of the many ways Christy and her daughter honor Doug by hosting a golf tournament to raise money for colorectal cancer research and awareness. Bottom left photo: Christy and Sophia in their Dougie gear holding a picture of Doug golfing. Bottom right photo: Sophia honoring her dad, Doug by wearing the clothes from their colorectal cancer fundraiser. https://solidagovc.com/blog/causes-and-complexities-of-grief-and-loss monthly 0.5 2021-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/32d9ae06-c0e5-4a4c-a0e1-7a98f3988f00/Causes+of+Grief+and+Loss.jpg All Posts - Causes and Complexities of Grief and Loss - Make it stand out Image description: Gray canvas with the words, “Causes of Grief and Loss” with many images the different causes of grief- health, family, death, romantic relationships, friendship, pandemic, pet, LGBTQIA+ community, community, memory, trauma, military personnel, personal achievements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/e5fb9a03-8fda-4aa4-9c6a-713f39741cb2/Grief+is+like+the+ocean....jpg All Posts - Causes and Complexities of Grief and Loss - Make it stand out Image Description: Blue background with 12 squares, 3 of which have the words, “Grief is like the ocean… -Vicki Harrison”, and 9 squares with various images of the ocean during all stages of weather. https://solidagovc.com/blog/letting-go-to-keep-growing monthly 0.5 2021-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/9834b8a7-08b3-4650-9ec0-c700629bb6c0/Picture1.jpg All Posts - Letting Go to Keep Growing - Make it stand out Image description: Sun shining on flowers going to seed in autumn https://solidagovc.com/blog/recalibrating-our-understanding-of-pain-with-dr-tara-nichols-part-1-of-2 monthly 0.5 2021-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/ccd142e5-fc85-486c-986b-79b3b512d26f/Tara-NicholsWEB.jpg All Posts - Recalibrating our Understanding of Pain with Dr. Tara Nichols (Part 1 of 2) - Dr. Tara Nichols, DNP, RN A Conversation about Shifting our Focus around Pain— Let’s Talk about Comfort https://solidagovc.com/blog/being-playful-with-gratitude monthly 0.5 2021-12-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/c997ccaf-d64f-4a02-85d5-fa8a81b3acc9/Gratitude+BINGO+%281%29+%281%29.jpg All Posts - Being Playful with Gratitude - Make it stand out Image Description: 25 options for Gratitude Bingo on grey background with goldenrod flower (solidago) in the background. Graphic Design credit: Emily Otremba https://solidagovc.com/blog/winter-reading-to-spring-into-action monthly 0.5 2022-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/40b3c502-8924-4ea0-a1b9-6775adb583f3/January+books.jpg All Posts - Winter Reading to Spring into Action - Make it stand out Image description: Six children’s books on a purple background. Left to right: Top : Counting the Stars: The Story of Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematicia; Magic Ramen: The Story of Momofuku Ando; Watercress; What Do you Do with a Voice Like That? The Story of Extraordinary Congresswoman Barbara Jordan. Bottom (L to R): Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop: The Sanitation Strike of 1968; Shirley Chisholm is a Verb! https://solidagovc.com/blog/a-handful-of-quiet monthly 0.5 2022-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/f3dddc8f-6b5f-4871-b878-2f50b0ee5e64/pexels-james-wheeler-1574181.jpg All Posts - A Handful of Quiet - Make it stand out Image description: Photo of mountain range reflecting on water and pebbles. Photo by James Wheeler from Pexels https://solidagovc.com/blog/celebrating-the-triumphs-of-a-story-in-process-a-christy-witkowski-update monthly 0.5 2022-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/77343988-a799-4bb9-a7fd-1efd311fc72c/Celebrate+CW.JPG All Posts - Celebrating the Triumphs of a Story in Process: A Christy Witkowski Update - Make it stand out Image description: Photo collage by Christy Witkowski. Top row (left to right)- Christy and her daughter at the start of the Mississippi River (Yes— it’s in Minnesota!), (center) Christy and her daughter on college graduation day, Christy and her daughter celebrate life with a trip to Disney World. Bottom row photos: Christy with her "Whys” of being an OT https://solidagovc.com/blog/inventors-expanding-possibilities-and-ramen monthly 0.5 2022-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/87eb8eea-59df-40eb-bec6-eae9c2021908/IMG_5775.jpg All Posts - Inventors, Expanding Possibilities, and Ramen - Image Description: Front cover of the book about instant ramen inventor, Momofuku Ando. Image is of him holding a bowl of instant ramen above his head as hot water pours in for an instant bowl of ramen noodle soup. Written by Andrea Wang and Illustrated by Kana Urbanowicz https://solidagovc.com/blog/remember-the-theme-for-february monthly 0.5 2022-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/fc6a94b6-da68-476c-bf36-1dd5c889dc17/Map+Destination+Asking+Search+Bar+Instagram+Post.jpg All Posts - Remember— The Theme for February - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://solidagovc.com/blog/unlearning-in-2022 monthly 0.5 2022-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/32122ad5-246a-4c4f-9150-b88eb441d3b4/Black+Top+5+Podcast+Topics+Your+Story+%281%29.jpg All Posts - Unlearning in 2022… - Make it stand out Image Description: “Top 5 Unlearning Topics: What are your top 5? lifewelloccupied.com” in blue writing on white background with plants in top left and bottom right corners. https://solidagovc.com/blog/valentines-day-reimagined monthly 0.5 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/dff474e3-7d47-4f54-946a-e8cc46c703d6/natural+question+engagement+post.jpg All Posts - Valentine’s Day— Reimagined - Make it stand out Image description: Path through a sturdy variety of trees, including pines with caption— “Valentines: Everyday for Everyone”. And in a search box the words: “What is one thing I can to do be of help today?” In bottom right hand corner, “www.lifewelloccupied.com”. https://solidagovc.com/blog/lives-well-occupied-part-1-of-a-conversation-with-rhoda-erhardt monthly 0.5 2023-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/9d564413-3b3c-45a5-a2d1-ecbb3e386976/Rhoda+cropped+circle.png All Posts - Lives Well Occupied: Part 1 of a Conversation with Rhoda Erhardt - Rhoda Erhardt A conversation about her many roles which among others include: Consultant, Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother https://solidagovc.com/blog/recalibrating-our-understanding-of-pain-with-dr-tara-nichols-part-2 monthly 0.5 2022-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/4c0c9704-67ab-4f8c-8b8b-5efb351ab36d/Tara-NicholsWEB.jpg All Posts - Recalibrating our Understanding of Pain with Dr. Tara Nichols (Part 2) - Dr. Tara Nichols, DNP, RN Dr. Tara Nichols, DNP/RN talks to us about understanding the physiology of comfort as well as the physiology of pain and more in part 2 of this conversation https://solidagovc.com/blog/i-dont-know-much monthly 0.5 2022-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/e0c9b098-09bb-4377-a395-050e18a665f1/pexels-ventill-productions-5006511.jpg All Posts - Let’s Sit Together for a Bit… - Make it stand out Image description: Two young robin babies peer out of a nest. Photo by Ventill8 Productions: https://www.pexels.com/photo/black-and-brown-birds-on-brown-nest-5006511/ https://solidagovc.com/blog/reconnecting-to-refuel monthly 0.5 2022-08-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/e5b316d6-efb4-4c92-922f-1449e8730947/qr-code+%281%29.png All Posts - Reconnecting to Refuel - Join us for online practice and conversation! Friday, August 12, 2022 9 am to 11 am Central time Join by Zoom using the QR Code here https://solidagovc.com/blog/rainy-reflections-on-reconnecting-to-refuel monthly 0.5 2022-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/a73c363f-9ffd-4baa-8848-5253aa310de9/pexels-ankit-sahu-11655463.jpg All Posts - Rainy Reflections on Reconnecting to Refuel - Image Description: Droplets of water beaded on vibrant green leaves with saw tooth edges. Photo credit to Ankit Sahu via Pexels. https://solidagovc.com/blog/owamni-fostering-intentional-connections-1 monthly 0.5 2022-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/ec78d547-3f10-4ea8-a131-12cf1fbdba8a/Eco+cup+-+Owamni.jpg All Posts - Owamni: Fostering Intentional Connections - Preparing to share the experience That day, we decided each of us would come back with our families and friends; we wanted to share with others the same feelings the environment elicited in us. Perhaps, we wanted to prolong in ourselves this new, more intentional way of learning about Native American people and their culture that Owamni restaurant portrayed so well in every element that comprised it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/608e79f9-42af-45aa-bfe0-3d536154efa9/All+Photos+-+1+of+1.jpeg All Posts - Owamni: Fostering Intentional Connections - Make it stand out Image description: Sunbutter bar with toasted sunflower seeds, squash agave caramel, and seasonal edible flowers. The combination of flavors and textures was delightful. 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Center circle reads: The Key to Understanding our Senses. In bottom right corner: lifewelloccupied.com is written. https://solidagovc.com/blog/transitioning-to-a-new-year-hear-or-see-whats-in-store-for-this-season monthly 0.5 2023-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d0cf79bb273e43f6311652/339fbde2-3ab2-49f6-b816-6965138db58a/Kary+12.4.22+headshot+%281%29.jpg All Posts - Transitioning to a New Year: Hear or See What’s in Store for This Season - Make it stand out Below is a message from our founder, Kary Gillenwaters. 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Definition: to strengthen, heal, to make whole; also a plant commonly known as goldenrod Pollinators, birds, and humans are just a few of the key collaborators of Solidago. Despite being often mistakenly labeled as allergy inducing weeds, the golden blooms of this plant blossom each year to signify the transition from late summer to early fall. Timekeepers /mile markers for all, their arrival beckons bees and other pollinators to store up for winter, healers to gather it for tinctures, teas, and more, and humans to slow down, notice its beauty growing wild or in a bouquet and heed the signal to prepare for what is needed for the seasons ahead. 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