If you are in need of Genesis services, call or text the 24-hour helpline- 214.946.HELP (4357)
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Genesis serves more than 3,700 women and children each year.
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Through the years, Genesis has served over 35,000 women and children.
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If you are in need of Genesis services, call or text the 24-hour helpline- 214.946.HELP (4357) • Genesis serves more than 3,700 women and children each year. • Through the years, Genesis has served over 35,000 women and children. •
Occupational Therapy (OT)
Occupational Therapy helps individuals maximize and re-engage in their meaningful everyday occupations (or tasks) to increase independence.
Traumatic experiences often impact a person's level of daily functioning such as having a diminished interest in socializing or causing a lack of motivation to complete tasks such as household chores or morning routines. Survivors often report memory problems, difficulty concentrating, or sleeping difficulties. Trauma symptoms can also include anxiety and worry, which can make it difficult for clients to engage in relaxation or fun activities.
We can look at occupations in two main categories:
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) – Certain activities we all do as part of our daily routine for basic survival, like eating, personal hygiene, meal preparation and play.
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) – More complex but still necessary activities to your daily routine, like leisure, forming healthy morning & night routines, cooking, laundry, managing finances, sleep, medication management, etc.
Occupational Therapy helps her create an environment that evokes safety and regulates her stress hormones.
Occupational Therapy (OT)
Occupational Therapy helps individuals maximize and re-engage in their meaningful everyday occupations (or tasks) to increase independence.
Traumatic experiences often impact a person's level of daily functioning such as having a diminished interest in socializing or causing a lack of motivation to complete tasks such as household chores or morning routines. Survivors often report memory problems, difficulty concentrating, or sleeping difficulties. Trauma symptoms can also include anxiety and worry, which can make it difficult for clients to engage in relaxation or fun activities.
We can look at occupations in two main categories:
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) – Certain activities we all do as part of our daily routine for basic survival, like eating, personal hygiene, meal preparation and play.
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) – More complex but still necessary activities to your daily routine, like leisure, forming healthy morning & night routines, cooking, laundry, managing finances, sleep, medication management, etc.
Occupational Therapy helps her create an environment that evokes safety and regulates her stress hormones.
How does Occupational Therapy help?
Occupational Therapists at Genesis are able to address all of these areas and more. They can also help children with developmental delays and other special needs. Below are a few examples of Occupational Therapy goals that clients can work on at Genesis.
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Nutrition and Exercise
Health Literacy
Energy Conservation
Rest & Sleep
Spirituality
Emotional Regulation
Movement
Medication Management
Hygiene
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Morning / Bed-time / After-School Routine
Organization
Work-Life Balance
Daily Tasks
Self-Care
Potty training
Toothbrushing
Meditation
Household management
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Written / Verbal
Social Participation
Technology
Assistive Devices
Journaling
Classroom etiquette
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Schedule Management
Time Management
Career Exploration
Meal Preparation
Fine-Motor / Visual Motor Skills
Purposeful Play
Parenting Tips
Community Mobility
Grooming
Academic Performance
Occupational Therapists at Genesis are able to address all of these areas and more. They can also help children with developmental delays and other special needs. Below are a few examples of Occupational Therapy goals that clients can work on at Genesis.
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Nutrition and Exercise
Health Literacy
Energy Conservation
Rest & Sleep
Spirituality
Emotional Regulation
Movement
Medication Management
Hygiene
-
Morning / Bed-time / After-School Routine
Organization
Work-Life Balance
Daily Tasks
Self-Care
Potty training
Toothbrushing
Meditation
Household management
-
Written / Verbal
Social Participation
Technology
Assistive Devices
Journaling
Classroom etiquette
-
Schedule Management
Time Management
Career Exploration
Meal Preparation
Fine-Motor / Visual Motor Skills
Purposeful Play
Parenting Tips
Community Mobility
Grooming
Academic Performance
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OT for Women
Occupational Therapy can support women by finding ways to help them engage in important daily activities, like work and sleep. Genesis Occupational Therapists work with her on attainable techniques and interventions to help calm her nerves and teach her relaxing actives that can improve her emotional well-being and increase her opportunity to engage in other activities of daily living.
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OT for Children
Occupational Therapists assist children in building techniques that can enhance their ability to participate in school and home activities. These techniques can help improve developmental skills like fine and gross motor skills, core strength, visual coordination and emotional regulation.
The Sensory Room & Sensory Walk
Sensory rooms are a cutting-edge resource at Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support that Occupational Therapists can utilize with women and children in their treatment.
These rooms include dim lighting, LED lights, diffusers, rocking chairs, and yoga mats to provide a soothing and calming environment for women that can help engage their senses or feel more grounded in their bodies. With the help of sensory rooms, Occupational Therapists educate women in activities such as yoga that help to facilitate rest, sleep, and emotional regulation.
For children, the sensory room provides an array of equipment such as a crash pad, trampoline, fine motor toys, and sensory equipment that can be useful for providing different types of sensory input for neurodiverse clients. With these interventions, children can develop skills that can increase their functional participation in their school and home environments.
In addition to the Sensory Room, Genesis created a Sensory Walk at Genesis at Lucas where clients can work with their Occupational Therapists in a safe, private space outside to help with sensory integration and emotional regulation while working on various OT goals.
The Sensory Room & Sensory Walk
Sensory rooms are a cutting-edge resource at Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support that Occupational Therapists can utilize with women and children in their treatment.
These rooms include dim lighting, LED lights, diffusers, rocking chairs, and yoga mats to provide a soothing and calming environment for women that can help engage their senses or feel more grounded in their bodies. With the help of sensory rooms, Occupational Therapists educate women in activities such as yoga that help to facilitate rest, sleep, and emotional regulation.
For children, the sensory room provides an array of equipment such as a crash pad, trampoline, fine motor toys, and sensory equipment that can be useful for providing different types of sensory input for neurodiverse clients. With these interventions, children can develop skills that can increase their functional participation in their school and home environments.
In addition to the Sensory Room, Genesis created a Sensory Walk at Genesis at Lucas where clients can work with their Occupational Therapists in a safe, private space outside to help with sensory integration and emotional regulation while working on various OT goals.
To receive support, call or text the 24-hour helpline. 214.946.HELP (4357)
All Genesis services are free, confidential and available in English and Spanish.