Audrey Webster

Background

About Audrey Webster

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, I have accumulated experience in different settings including hospital, long-term care, retirement, private clinics and community. I have played a strong independent role in providing client-centred evidence-based practice and I am a highly motivated lifelong learner who loves to teach and share my knowledge with others. My current role includes assessment and treatment for adults with psychosocial, physical and cognitive limitations. I have also independently evaluated my treatment plans and facilitated my clients’ return to pre-injury activities such as returning to work and optimizing and increasing their participation within home and community. To date, I have completed the following certification courses and workshops: DBT Skills (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)- Marsha Linehan, Psychwire - August 2022. Trauma-focused ACT - Dr. Russ Harris, Psychwire - June 2022 Intro to ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)- Dr. Russ Harris, Psychwire - Dec 2021 ACT for Clients with Mental Health Concerns & Persistent Pain - CBI Workshop - Dec 2021 Return to Work Strategies for Complex Situations - OSOT Workshop - Oct 2021 Prolonged Exposure Therapy Course - Centre for Anxiety and Behaviour Therapy - March 2021 Trauma, Resiliency and Return to Work - CBI Health Workshop - Nov 2020 OSOT Webinar - Addictions and Occupational Therapy - March 2020 OSOT - Using Work-Focused CBT and In Vivo Exposure Therapy - 2-day Workshop - Feb 2020 Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)- Centre for Suicide Prevention div. Canadian Mental Health Association - Dec 2019 Effective Negotiation Skills "Getting to Yes"- U of T Workshop - Mar 2019 Adult Learning & Development Certification Candidate - U of T OISE - 2018-in progress Speaking Engagements: Canadian Seating and Mobility Conference (CSMC)(2011, 2012, 2018, 2019) OLTCA (2018)