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Announcement: #OTalk / #occhat Hashtag Merge

After much discussion, and considering the introduction of the monthly journal club and our ability to remain responsive to the topics of interest to our community, we’ve decided to merge #OTalk and #occhat. As a result we will be using the #OTalk hashtag every week (instead of fortnightly). We will continue to discuss Occupational Science topics, and on those weeks we will use the occhat category on the blog to file these transcripts. As ever we welcome anyone to attend any topic they feel interested in.

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Chat transcript 06/08/2013 Occupational Therapy and Politics, hosted by David Davies.

Many thanks to David Davies for hosting this weeks #OTalk.

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clissa89

@Dai2584 hi David, I’ve had a great week so far thanks. How’s yours been? #OTalk

Dai2584

@clissa89 #otalk Its been busy : )

Dai2584

So, do or should OT�s and OT question the social or economic conditions that produce disability and deprivation. #otalk

clissa89

@Dai2584 I’m ashamed to say, I hadn’t really thought about OT and politics until I read your blog post earlier #OTalk

BoothRach

#otalk is here but just getting food

GillyGorry

just about to start tonights #otalk can I remind everyone to work to their code ethics

OgundeleKaycee

Hello OT people, hope you having a great day today #otalk

Dai2584

@clissa89 and what did you make you think about? ~#otalk

clissa89

@Dai2584 I’m aware of some very interesting-sounding books on the topic, but not read them yet 😦 #OTalk

OgundeleKaycee

@GillyGorry Please carry on #otalk

clissa89

@BoothRach hi Rachel – welcome! Food sounds like a good idea #OTalk

clissa89

@OgundeleKaycee hello! how are you today? #OTalk

GillyGorry

has anyone read @Dai2584 http://t.co/NBleccPeTc #otalk

OgundeleKaycee

@clissa89 I’m doing great. How about you? #otalk

peapodicus

#otalk have to do bedtime stories hopefully catch up on chat when done!

clissa89

@peapodicus what stories are you telling tonight? please add your thoughts after the chat #OTalk

Dai2584

#otalk so what do people think. Do OT’s have to be aware of the political aspects of occupation

clissa89

@OgundeleKaycee I’m good thanks 🙂 #OTalk

clissa89

@Dai2584 can you give an example of what this would look like in practice? #OTalk

BillWongOT

Hello everyone. #otalk perhaps I have one more weeks with you guys live. Looking forward to today’s talk

clissa89

@BillWongOT glad you could make it Bill 🙂 #OTalk

BillWongOT

@Dai2584 I believe so… Because that’s related to occupational justice. #OTalk

OTtwehy

@Dai2584 I think OTs should be aware of every aspect of occupation As a student I’m wondering can u give me an eg of politic aspects? #otalk

BillWongOT

RT @OTtwehy@Dai2584 I think OTs should be aware of every aspect of occupation As a student I’m wondering can u give me an eg of politic a�

Dai2584

@clissa89 #otalk supporting your client in talking to their local council to increase adaptations budget etc Can you think of anything?

ColourHealth

@Dai2584 yes & no. Needs to be part of training. If individual OTs play to their own strengths some will be inspired, and others not. #otalk

BillWongOT

@OTtwehy @Dai2584 in my opinion, I think that includes knowing the latest policies influencing services for our clients & families. #otalk

OgundeleKaycee

Hello @BillWongOT#otalk

BillWongOT

RT @ColourHealth@Dai2584 yes & no. Needs to be part of training. If individual OTs play to their own strengths some will be inspired, and�

GillyGorry

@Dai2584 I do believe that we need to learn about the political occupation #otalk

Dai2584

RT @BillWongOT@OTtwehy @Dai2584 in my opinion, I think that includes knowing the latest policies influencing services for our clients & f�

BillWongOT

@ColourHealth @Dai2584 or I think they just need to take some time aside to participate in such activities. #otalk

BillWongOT

RT @GillyGorry@Dai2584 I do believe that we need to learn about the political occupation #otalk

GillyGorry

How did you get involved with politics? #otalk

EmmJacq

@Dai2584 I belive so, especially in cases where we may need to be advocates for our clients #otalk

clissa89

@Dai2584 struggling to think of example from my practice where people are acutely unwell – but agree with theory that it’s important #OTalk

BillWongOT

@GillyGorry write to legislators, participate in lobbying events related to healthcare. #otalk

BoothRach

RT @Dai2584@clissa89 #otalk supporting your client in talking to their local council to increase adaptations budget etc Can you think of�

OgundeleKaycee

@Dai2584 Well,organising a special forum for the sensitizatn of the effect of political decisions on socio-economic status of people#otalk

BillWongOT

RT @Dai2584@clissa89 #otalk supporting your client in talking to their local council to increase adaptations budget etc Can you think of�

BoothRach

@Dai2584 @clissa89 also helping the councillor understand the need better #otalk

Dai2584

RT @BoothRach@Dai2584 @clissa89 also helping the councillor understand the need better #otalk

BoothRach

RT @Dai2584@clissa89 #otalk supporting your client in talking to their local council to increase adaptations budget etc Can you think of�

clissa89

@BoothRach @Dai2584 can you think of an example? I’ll admit this is a new area for me to think about! #OTalk

Dai2584

@BoothRach @clissa89 #otalk I know that BAOT have been working with Welsh Gov to build forever homes, so ppl can stay in their homes longer

OTtwehy

@Dai2584 I would think all would influence occupation. They all play an equal part if not impact on choice of occupation in some way. #otalk

GillyGorry

RT @Dai2584@BoothRach @clissa89 #otalk I know that BAOT have been working with Welsh Gov to build forever homes, so ppl can stay in their�

peapodicus

#otalk off the hook with stories. Do you think we have a political voice as a professional body?

GillyGorry

RT @BillWongOT@GillyGorry write to legislators, participate in lobbying events related to healthcare. #otalk

OgundeleKaycee

@GillyGorry My opinion: We can hav a member representin health issues at the house of senate where decision are made #otalk

OTtwehy

@Dai2584 my question was 2u if u could give me an example of political aspects but @BillWongOT gave good example with policies #otalk

BoothRach

@clissa89 @Dai2584, bedroom tax, could impacted on a person Mental health the stress of moving them may cost more to the nhs #otalk

Dai2584

@OTtwehy #Otalk which one of them could you or your client change or does it require a social change to improve

OgundeleKaycee

@BillWongOT I agree with that also #otalk

GillyGorry

RT @OgundeleKaycee@GillyGorry My opinion: We can hav a member representin health issues at the house of senate where decision are made #o

clissa89

@BoothRach @Dai2584 good point – stress around bedroom tax seems to be really affecting people. I’m wondering where OT role would be #OTalk

BillWongOT

@peapodicus I know @AOTAInc does, as well as my state OT association in US. #otalk

GillyGorry

RT @BoothRach@clissa89 @Dai2584, bedroom tax, could impacted on a person Mental health the stress of moving them may cost more to the nhs�

clissa89

@BoothRach @Dai2584 (OT role vs what a generic worker could support) #OTalk

BillWongOT

@Dai2584 from my experience, I think social change makes bigger impact. #otalk

Dai2584

@clissa89 @BoothRach #otalk I don’t think it a generic role to help someone fill in forms for bedroom tax,

BoothRach

@clissa89 @Dai2584 – change of environment impacting in there functioning – we know environment plays a Crucial role #otalk

OTtwehy

@Dai2584 #otalk again it would clearly depend on client & their situation. If it required social change then as an OT I wud seek necessary

BoothRach

RT @Dai2584@clissa89 @BoothRach #otalk I don’t think it a generic role to help someone fill in forms for bedroom tax,

Dai2584

RT @BoothRach@clissa89 @Dai2584 – change of environment impacting in there functioning – we know environment plays a Crucial role #otalk

OgundeleKaycee

@OTtwehy #otalk how can we get such influence? #otalk

BillWongOT

RT @BoothRach@clissa89 @Dai2584 – change of environment impacting in there functioning – we know environment plays a Crucial role #otalk

BillWongOT

RT @OTtwehy@Dai2584 #otalk again it would clearly depend on client & their situation. If it required social change then as an OT I wud se�

OTtwehy

@Dai2584 #otalk help & support & provide with knowledge if it was within my role to do so.

Dai2584

@patoboy81 #otalk hi pat. join in

ColourHealth

@BoothRach @clissa89 @Dai2584 client v stressed re new gov applic forms and other medics not understanding implications 4 client #otalk

BoothRach

@Dai2584 @clissa89 true it’s getting the impact to the life and them as an occupational. Being down to paper to explain the situation #otalk

Dai2584

@OTtwehy #otalk have you come across anything in placement

GillyGorry

RT @OTtwehy@Dai2584 I think OTs should be aware of every aspect of occupation As a student I’m wondering can u give me an eg of politic a�

GillyGorry

RT @BoothRach@Dai2584 @clissa89 true it’s getting the impact to the life and them as an occupational. Being down to paper to explain the �

BillWongOT

RT @BoothRach@Dai2584 @clissa89 true it’s getting the impact to the life and them as an occupational. Being down to paper to explain the �

OTtwehy

@Dai2584 #otalk I’m sure I have. Would applying for disability grant for home improvements (ramp access, stair rail etc) be an example ??

GillyGorry

RT @Dai2584#otalk so what do people think. Do OT’s have to be aware of the political aspects of occupation

Dai2584

#otalk Do you feel that @BAOTCOT and other associations influence policy maker enough on our behalf or your union reps

Dai2584

RT @OTtwehy@Dai2584 #otalk I’m sure I have. Would applying for disability grant for home improvements (ramp access, stair rail etc) be an�

GillyGorry

RT @OTtwehy@Dai2584 #otalk again it would clearly depend on client & their situation. If it required social change then as an OT I wud se�

EmmJacq

@Dai2584 @clissa89 @BoothRach whoops my mistake 🙂 #otalk

Dai2584

@OTtwehy would you vote, Do you vote for candidates that would increase the home adaptations budget? #otalk

GillyGorry

RT @Dai2584#otalk Do you feel that @BAOTCOT and other associations influence policy maker enough on our behalf or your union reps

OgundeleKaycee

@Dai2584 I don’t knw much about that #otalk

peapodicus

#otalk clients worried about being ‘forced’ to wrk creates dilemma being asked to support why they can’t wrk more used to seeing strengths

GillyGorry

@Dai2584 @BAOTCOT interesting question. Not sure I know enough to have an informed a opinion #otalk

pixiegirle

@Dai2584 @BAOTCOT what about on the behalf of clients / service users / patients? Social / occupational #justice #otalk

BillWongOT

@Dai2584 in terms of @AOTAInc and my state association, I believe they can do more. But then again, OT community also got to step up. #otalk

ColourHealth

@Dai2584 @BAOTCOT #otalk no union reps for ind OTs.

Dai2584

RT @peapodicus#otalk clients worried about being ‘forced’ to wrk creates dilemma being asked to support why they can’t wrk more used to s�

BoothRach

#Otalk the more I think about the more I feel Politicians policymakers need to understand people has occupational beings. And the impacted

Dai2584

@BillWongOT #otalk could you do to improve that?

GillyGorry

RT @BoothRach#Otalk the more I think about the more I feel Politicians policymakers need to understand people has occupational beings. An�

pixiegirle

@Dai2584 @BAOTCOT or enabling cliets / su or patients to take more political role in campaigning for #occupational & social #justice #otalk

Dai2584

@BoothRach #otalk absolutely. Maybe you can reflect on what we can do to change that

maggie_c2

@Dai2584 think @BAOTCOT & co do best can within limits of settings able2 lobby;policy changes are complex & public opinion influenced#OTalk

aimee_harper

RT @BAOTCOT: Don’t miss #OTalk tonight, 8pm on OT and politics: http://t.co/VLl8Ju25US You may want to read @dai2584‘s blog first: http://t�

BillWongOT

@Dai2584 aside from donating money to political action committees, volunteering my time if possible to help my state association. #otalk

OgundeleKaycee

@BoothRach that boils down to having a member who represents our opinions at the House of Senate #otalk

GillyGorry

@BoothRach yes they do. they make difficult decisions and we don’t always see the full picture #otalk

OTtwehy

@Dai2584 #otalk yes I do vote & would def vote for candidate that would increase HA budget but realistically will that ever happen? #cuts

GillyGorry

RT @pixiegirle@Dai2584 @BAOTCOT or enabling cliets / su or patients to take more political role in campaigning for #occupational & social�

Dai2584

@pixiegirle @BAOTCOT #otalk that would be fantastic, you can get examples of the from hearing voices network for inspiration

ColourHealth

@OgundeleKaycee @Dai2584 perhaps a question is..should we be knowing? #otalk

BillWongOT

@BoothRach I know a senator in the US who also is an OT. He is a senator in NY, I think. #otalk

maggie_c2

@Dai2584 #OTalk also policy changes can be slow & rhetoric based vs action on ground or change in approaches; always room 2 improve lobbying

Dai2584

RT @BillWongOT@Dai2584 aside from donating money to political action committees, volunteering my time if possible to help my state associ�

BillWongOT

RT @Dai2584@pixiegirle @BAOTCOT #otalk that would be fantastic, you can get examples of the from hearing voices network for inspiration

OgundeleKaycee

We need to have a member wit a boilin passion for politics who eventually goes into political world for the better #otalk

Dai2584

@OTtwehy #otalk well until tell them of the effect on public, how society is missing out on talented people because they are inhibited by it

BoothRach

#otalk the last strike over Pensions in the NHS who was out there on the picket line?

GillyGorry

RT @OgundeleKaycee: We need to have a member wit a boilin passion for politics who eventually goes into political world for the better #ota

GillyGorry

RT @ColourHealth@OgundeleKaycee @Dai2584 perhaps a question is..should we be knowing? #otalk

GillyGorry

RT @Dai2584@OTtwehy #otalk well until tell them of the effect on public, how society is missing out on talented people because they are i�

OTtwehy

@Dai2584 @BAOTCOT I’m not sure if I have enough information or know enough to make an informed opinion #otalk

patoboy81

@Dai2584 OTs are in a good position to highlight the need for people to be paid enough to afford access to leisure and social occs #otalk

Dai2584

@maggie_c2 #otalk should we support ground base, single issue org then to get thing done better?

BillWongOT

@OTtwehy through your OT training, I am sure it will slowly get better. #otalk

BillWongOT

RT @patoboy81@Dai2584 OTs are in a good position to highlight the need for people to be paid enough to afford access to leisure and socia�

peapodicus

@OgundeleKaycee #otalk current Scottish health minister was an ot

BoothRach

#otalk do we need to spend time Discussing politics, political agenda and how it impacts on clients with our teams?

ColourHealth

@BoothRach #otalk important to play to own strengths. Picket line good for some, donating � for others, client intervention for another.

pixiegirle

@Dai2584 @BAOTCOT its about enabling occupational & social inclusion through the process of occupational & social justice #otalk

peapodicus

@BoothRach #otalk me!

BillWongOT

@Dai2584 I think this is divide and conquer effort, especially if we have big professional bodies. #otalk

GillyGorry

RT @BoothRach#otalk do we need to spend time Discussing politics, political agenda and how it impacts on clients with our teams?

OTtwehy

@BillWongOT yes I hope so #otalk

GillyGorry

RT @patoboy81@Dai2584 OTs are in a good position to highlight the need for people to be paid enough to afford access to leisure and socia�

pixiegirle

RT @peapodicus@OgundeleKaycee #otalk current Scottish health minister was an ot

clissa89

#OTalk

clissa89

RT @pixiegirle@Dai2584 @BAOTCOT its about enabling occupational & social inclusion through the process of occupational & social justice #�

BillWongOT

@BoothRach I would say it will be more fruitful if you gather some like minded professionals and discuss. #otalk

Dai2584

#otalk I hope this is getting you all thinking?

BoothRach

Welcome @OTEmma to #otalk do join in! Lol

BillWongOT

@BoothRach also create some activities for students to participate will be good, too. #otalk

OgundeleKaycee

@ColourHealth “To be informed is of pivotal relevance”#otalk

BoothRach

RT @BillWongOT@BoothRach also create some activities for students to participate will be good, too. #otalk

GillyGorry

@Dai2584 definitely getting my brain in gear! need to spend time thinking about being more politically aware #otalk

maggie_c2

@Dai2584 #OTalk ideally both ground base & policy level need to be considered & actioned;think ground base can give more sense of results

pixiegirle

@BoothRach essential – shuld be considered for all clients as per #OT Models emphasis on the impact of environment on clients #otalk

Dai2584

@maggie_c2 #otalk it does I think

BillWongOT

@BoothRach not if you are in a setting where you got OT’s who are interested. #otalk

ColourHealth

@OgundeleKaycee #otalk Agree. And to then act accordingly, in a way that we are able.

barryclift1

#otalk I can’t help but feel that there is concerted effort by government and associated press to discredit the NHS, easing privatisation.

clissa89

#otalk mt “@peapodicus: i know we have policy officers via cot but not entirely sure what they do or how to link with them must find out”

peapodicus

@GillyGorry @Dai2584 Yes it is! I’m guilty of not being politically aware enough #otalk

OTtwehy

2nites #otalk has def got me thinking about change & political aspects OTs can get involved & become advocates with & for! Thanks @Dai2584

BillWongOT

RT @OTtwehy: 2nites #otalk has def got me thinking about change & political aspects OTs can get involved & become advocates with & for! Th�

patoboy81

@Dai2584 The book is great. I think this is part of calculations for living wage which is good to see. #otalk

maggie_c2

@Dai2584 #OTalk Definitely;all too often step back from the discussions at policy level forgetting impact on us as service providers & users

BoothRach

RT @GillyGorry@Dai2584 definitely getting my brain in gear! need to spend time thinking about being more politically aware #otalk

clissa89

@OTtwehy @Dai2584 yup definitely an area for me to develop too… must ponder on this 🙂 #OTalk

pixiegirle

RT @maggie_c2@Dai2584 #OTalk Definitely;all too often step back from the discussions at policy level forgetting impact on us as service p�

Dai2584

#otalk do people just think like an OT at work or does your OT head come on when you hear about other aspects in your life?

BoothRach

@peapodicus @GillyGorry @Dai2584 may some Political awareness groups with your service users learn together? #otalk

BillWongOT

@maggie_c2 @Dai2584 I think that’s why having OT’s who are service users can be great assets. #otalk

pixiegirle

RT @patoboy81@Dai2584 OTs are in a good position to highlight the need for people to be paid enough to afford access to leisure and socia�

Dai2584

#otalk do you think politicians could benefit from using a OT model before they change policies? would give them a wider view?

pixiegirle

RT @BillWongOT@maggie_c2 @Dai2584 I think that’s why having OT’s who are service users can be great assets. #otalk

BoothRach

@Dai2584 Very good question, I think when I watch the news in particular it very much with the OT head, Same with documentaries! #otalk

pixiegirle

@BillWongOT @maggie_c2 @Dai2584 lived experience cannot be learnt #otalk

OTtwehy

@Dai2584 interesting!!! What OT model would you suggest? #otalk

BoothRach

@Dai2584 #otalk I often find myself saying there’s a role for an OT here, When watching documentaries! I bring it up socially all the time!

maggie_c2

@BillWongOT Agree completely;also think need remember we’re all potential service users as are family/friends – what would we want #OTalk

PaulRobertsNHS

RT @Dai2584http://t.co/L7Z0PEAS9l Occupational Therapy & Politics tonight 8pm #otalk @Dai2584 RT please @PaulRobertsNHS . I work for ABM�

patoboy81

@peapodicus @Dai2584 Yeah a positive OT report could be used to withdraw benefits from people who in this climate can’t compete #otalk

OTtwehy

@BoothRach @Dai2584 I have to agree my OT head seems to be always on very much so with news & documentaries #otalk

Dai2584

@OTtwehy #otalk moho. Have a go urself she if you come up with something different

BillWongOT

@maggie_c2 true! #otalk

EmmJacq

@BoothRach @Dai2584 #otalk me too, especially in ‘fit to work’ news stories at the moment

peapodicus

@BoothRach @Dai2584 #otalk yes so do I, loads of potential! We must get on folks nerves on a night out!

OgundeleKaycee

@Dai2584 well, that a good idea #otalk

oomooeatingcake

#OTalk

OTtwehy

@Dai2584 #otalk I would think something as simple an OT specific like PEO model as Environment is so important & wud include social changes

clissa89

@OTtwehy @Dai2584 if memory serves me right, I think ‘political’ is also included in constructs of environment in CMOP-E and MOHO? #OTalk

Dai2584

#otalk I wonder if we all reviewed apolicy through an OT model we could see how this affect the occupations of our clients

GillyGorry

Final few minutes of #otalk have we all learned something about politics? #gettinginvolved any take home points?

maggie_c2

@Dai2584 #OTalk think it would encourage holistic approach but conflict with seperation of departments/policies eg housing,health education

pixiegirle

@clissa89 @OTtwehy @Dai2584 yes this is what i was refferring to earlier #otalk

OTtwehy

@clissa89 @Dai2584 will look into that Clarissa thanks for suggesting the CMOP-E model, not as up to date on that 🙂 #otalk

Dai2584

@GillyGorry #otalk I’m very tired now lol

BillWongOT

@GillyGorry my take home point is- each of us are responsible for political stuff related to OT. We are all stakeholders. #otalk

OTtwehy

@BoothRach @Dai2584 David would probably respond with “What the MOHO is this” hahaha #otalk I suggest we tell him 😉

GillyGorry

@Dai2584 excellent chat. and you have been an excellent host #otalk

patoboy81

@Dai2584 Hey Beth. I joined up especially for #otalk #nerdary!

GillyGorry

RT @BillWongOT@GillyGorry my take home point is- each of us are responsible for political stuff related to OT. We are all stakeholders. #�

Dai2584

@BillWongOT @GillyGorry #otalk well said. absolutely right

EmmJacq

I think its important to discuss politics, as a student I know it can be disheartening to encounter red tape and not understand why #otalk

clissa89

@patoboy81 @Dai2584 glad you joined us – hope to see you back here again 🙂 #OTalk

OTtwehy

@GillyGorry @Dai2584 I second that. Really enjoyed tonight’s #otalk

OTtwehy

RT @BillWongOT@GillyGorry my take home point is- each of us are responsible for political stuff related to OT. We are all stakeholders. #�

GillyGorry

RT @OTtwehy@GillyGorry @Dai2584 I second that. Really enjoyed tonight’s #otalk

pixiegirle

Me too! Glad i joined in tonight! #otalk

clissa89

Before we go, is it worth mentioning that there’s a Facebook Politics4OT group? #OTalk

barryclift1

#otalk Thanks. Very useful chat. Just wish that I was better with Twitter!!!

clissa89

@pixiegirle I’m glad you joined in too – you made some really valuable points 🙂 #OTalk

clissa89

@barryclift1 it comes with practice 🙂 #OTalk

peapodicus

#otalk thanks all for helping me to think about this subject – off for a cuppa now! Good night ;0)

Dr_Derek_Jones

#OTalk important difference between awareness of political contexts and political analysis/action.

Dai2584

#otalk just before chat I was painting our local park. we can all do our bit http://t.co/OZ6oKtg9Rh

oomooeatingcake

#OTalk Thanks all. Sorry also learning i.n twitter

pixiegirle

@clissa89 thank you! #otalk

BoothRach

@GillyGorry Politics is in everything we do, OT are interested in everything we do = understand how political environment impacts #otalk

GillyGorry

RT @BoothRach@GillyGorry Politics is in everything we do, OT are interested in everything we do = understand how political environment i�

BillWongOT

RT @clissa89: Before we go, is it worth mentioning that there’s a Facebook Politics4OT group? #OTalk

patoboy81

@OTtwehy @Dai2584 Unlikely to happen unless we put pressure on. Me and 2 OT colleagues just booked on Unison bus to demo at Tory conf #otalk

Dai2584

@BoothRach @GillyGorry #otalk yes that more than true

clissa89

@boothrach have you checked out our CPD form on the blog for recording participation? #OTalk http://t.co/D97gTpifaf

GillyGorry

many thanks to @Dai2584 for being a great host tonight #otalk

GillyGorry

@Dai2584 @clissa89 excellent. looking forward to reading the transcript #otalk

OTtwehy

@clissa89 @BoothRach oh great I had never noticed or checked the CPD form to record participation. Excellent 🙂 #otalk

Dai2584

#otalk goodnight all hope I give you something to think about.

maggie_c2

@GillyGorry #OTalk came late but found discussion great & good to see taking place; look out for opportunities & take them #gettinginvolved

OTtwehy

@Dai2584 no thank u 🙂 u have contributed 2me needing 2b more aware of political issues & aspects that can support future clients #otalk

 

General

#OTalk 9th July 2013. Professional Boundaries, Hosted by Darren Gormley

Many thanks to our guest host Darren Gormley for facilitating this thought provoking discussion.

Chat transcrip has been taken from Health Care Hash Tags, http://hashtags.symplur.com/healthcare-hashtag-transcript.php?hashtag=OTalk&fdate=07-08-2013&shour=16&smin=0&tdate=07-10-2013&thour=11&tmin=0&ssec=00&tsec=00&img=1

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OTalk_Occhat
http://t.co/qE7uV1LdXs Tonight #OTalk will be discussing… http://t.co/inVdD1ijqU

GillyGorry
RT @OTalk_Occhathttp://t.co/qE7uV1LdXs Tonight #OTalk will be discussing… http://t.co/inVdD1ijqU

Helen_otuk
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kirstyes
RT @OTalk_Occhathttp://t.co/qE7uV1LdXs Tonight #OTalk will be discussing… http://t.co/inVdD1ijqU

BAOTCOT
#OTalk this week is looking at professional boundaries. Follow the hashtag from 8pm. #Otalk #OTuesday http://t.co/ZI01WgGBsW

Symbolic_Life
RT @BAOTCOT#OTalk this week is looking at professional boundaries. Follow the hashtag from 8pm. #Otalk #OTuesday http://t.co/ZI01WgGBsW

cariad_mawr
RT @BAOTCOT#OTalk this week is looking at professional boundaries. Follow the hashtag from 8pm. #Otalk #OTuesday http://t.co/ZI01WgGBsW

ASD_AOTA
RT @BAOTCOT#OTalk this week is looking at professional boundaries. Follow the hashtag from 8pm. #Otalk #OTuesday http://t.co/ZI01WgGBsW

MrDarrenGormley
Very excited to be guest hosting tonights #OTalk on ‘professional boundaries’ http://t.co/DOtek7YNJO #dementia #compassion #socialcare #nhs

clissa89
RT @BAOTCOT#OTalk this week is looking at professional boundaries. Follow the hashtag from 8pm. #Otalk #OTuesday http://t.co/ZI01WgGBsW

_beckyOT
RT @BAOTCOT#OTalk this week is looking at professional boundaries. Follow the hashtag from 8pm. #Otalk #OTuesday http://t.co/ZI01WgGBsW

Helen_otuk
MT @MrDarrenGormley: Very excited to be guest hosting 8pm #OTalk on ‘professional boundaries’ http://t.co/enNuDEk8PA < looking forward to it

Dai2584
#OTalk on Professional Boundaries. http://t.co/cMe6mkrSX0 via @wordpressdotcom

clissa89
@emerging2OT @morrisKOT think doing an #otalk is a great idea

MrDarrenGormley
For those joining #OTalk tonight from 8pm a brief background on your guest host http://t.co/FL0QEN87Ek #dementia

GillyGorry
@OTalk_Occhathttp://t.co/4ypYYV6qFQ Tonight #OTalk will be discussing… http://t.co/l86wcXpHRu” 30 mins!! @MrDarrenGormley @BAOTCOT

MrDarrenGormley
RT @GillyGorry: “@OTalk_Occhathttp://t.co/4ypYYV6qFQ Tonight #OTalk will be discussing… http://t.co/l86wcXpHRu” 30 mins!! @MrDarrenGorm

OTalk_Occhat
RT @MrDarrenGormley: For those joining #OTalk tonight from 8pm a brief background on your guest host http://t.co/FL0QEN87Ek #dementia

CarmenNQ_OT
Looking forward to #OTalk kicking off tonight – Discussing professional boundaries! Pop in and join the conversation 🙂 #OTuesday

BillWongOT
@CarmenNQ_OT ditto! #otalk

BillWongOT
RT @CarmenNQ_OT: Looking forward to #OTalk kicking off tonight – Discussing professional boundaries! Pop in and join the conversation 🙂 #O

Dai2584
#otalk looking forward to this

clissa89
Just walked in the door and have a few things to do before I can sit down – hope to be able to join #otalk a bit later

GillyGorry
Tonight’s #otalk is guest hoisted by @MrDarrenGormley and we will be discussing professional boundaries. Who’s online???

Helen_otuk
Good evening all #OTalk

Dai2584
Evening all #otalk

MrDarrenGormley
Some excellent thoughts already posted on tonight’s #OTalk topic of professional boundaries http://t.co/YHH0yxTSBv > any more?

Helen_otuk
Looking forward to @MrDarrenGormley and professional boundaries this evening. #Otalk

BillWongOT
@GillyGorry @MrDarrenGormley here! #otalk

Words4Wellbeing
Good evening everyone 🙂 #OTalk

Dai2584
Listern to interesting programme on R4 where they were debating whether a therapist could cry in front of a patient. #otalk

Maria_Markland
Hi everyone! I’ve missed a few #OTalk s but the essays are in and I’m glad to be back! 🙂

Helen_otuk
@Dai2584 i think it can depend on the situation? #Otalk

MrDarrenGormley
Would be great to hear the thoughts of family #carers on tonight’s #OTalk topic ‘professional boundaries’ > @nursemaiden @bethyb1886

OTalk_Occhat
RT @Dai2584: Listern to interesting programme on R4 where they were debating whether a therapist could cry in front of a patient. #otalk

Maria_Markland
@Helen_otuk @Dai2584 We’ve been told as students that you should never cry in front of clients, interesting that it is debatable #OTalk

BillWongOT
@MrDarrenGormley @nursemaiden @bethyb1886 well… I am a service user who also is an occupational therapist. #otalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @Maria_Markland: Hi everyone! I’ve missed a few #OTalk s but the essays are in and I’m glad to be back! 🙂

OTalk_Occhat
@MrDarrenGormley is hosting tonights chat. Do you have any initial thoughts questions? #otalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @Dai2584: Listern to interesting programme on R4 where they were debating whether a therapist could cry in front of a patient. #otalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @GillyGorry: Tonight’s #otalk is guest hoisted by @MrDarrenGormley and we will be discussing professional boundaries. Who’s online???

CarmenNQ_OT
@Helen_otuk @Dai2584 Agreed – Its sometimes good to show we are humans and we do care. Where appropriate. #reality #OTalk

Trio33
Accidentally tweeted from wrong account just now! Good evening from the real me (rather than my book!) #OTalk

nursemaiden
RT @MrDarrenGormley: Would be great to hear the thoughts of family #carers on tonight’s #OTalk topic ‘professional boundaries’ > @nursemaid

OTalk_Occhat
RT @MrDarrenGormley: Would be great to hear the thoughts of family #carers on tonight’s #OTalk topic ‘professional boundaries’ > @nursemaid

Dai2584
@Helen_otuk #otalk i thought that. it all depends. we only human but the quests on the show were gerenrally very negative about it

MrDarrenGormley
RT @BillWongOT@MrDarrenGormley @nursemaiden @bethyb1886 well… I am a service user who also is an occupational therapist. #otalk

suzancollins
RT @GillyGorry: Tonight’s #otalk is guest hoisted by @MrDarrenGormley and we will be discussing professional boundaries. Who’s online???

suzancollins
RT @Dai2584: Listern to interesting programme on R4 where they were debating whether a therapist could cry in front of a patient. #otalk

McnabbTeddy
RT @MrDarrenGormley: Would be great to hear the thoughts of family #carers on tonight’s #OTalk topic ‘professional boundaries’ > @nursemaid

MrDarrenGormley
RT @OTalk_Occhat@MrDarrenGormley is hosting tonights chat. Do you have any initial thoughts questions? #otalk

suzancollins
RT @BillWongOT@MrDarrenGormley @nursemaiden @bethyb1886 well… I am a service user who also is an occupational therapist. #otalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @Dai2584@Helen_otuk #otalk i thought that. it all depends. we only human but the quests on the show were gerenrally very negative abou…

CarmenNQ_OT
@Maria_Markland @Helen_otuk @Dai2584 Which Uni told you never to cry? Sometimes its needed for your own personal well being #OTalk

nursemaiden
@BillWongOT @MrDarrenGormley @bethyb1886 #otalk Hi Darren haven’t long got from work so may lurk more!

OTalk_Occhat
@GillyGorry on the @OTalk_Occhat account tonight. Let me know if you need any help.#otalk remember to follow your code of ethics

OTalk_Occhat
RT @CarmenNQ_OT@Helen_otuk @Dai2584 Agreed – Its sometimes good to show we are humans and we do care. Where appropriate. #reality #OTalk

OTalk_Occhat
RT @Dai2584@Helen_otuk #otalk i thought that. it all depends. we only human but the quests on the show were gerenrally very negative abou…

francescaabrown
RT @MrDarrenGormley: For those joining #OTalk tonight from 8pm a brief background on your guest host http://t.co/FL0QEN87Ek #dementia

colinpgjones
Evening all my first chat sorry for any errors in advance #OTalk

Symbolic_Life
Hey better late than ever 😉 #otalk

MrDarrenGormley
@Maria_Markland @Helen_otuk @Dai2584 are we talking about tears of sadness or tears of joy? Does that make a difference? #OTalk

BillWongOT
@Maria_Markland @Helen_otuk @Dai2584 this is interesting. For me, I should never cry for a diff. reason that is culturally related. #otalk

Maria_Markland
@CarmenNQ_OT @Helen_otuk @Dai2584 Err don’t really want to go into naming names, but we watched a video of a professional who cried #OTalk

Helen_otuk
@Dai2584 I am sure if it was for no particular reason or inappropriate, but I can think of some situations where it would be ok? #Otalk

sarahahpmh
@MrDarrenGormley @nursemaiden @bethyb1886 hi there, I might qualify for both:- OT and carer for my Dad with dementia #OTalk

Maria_Markland
@CarmenNQ_OT @Helen_otuk @Dai2584 #OTalk …when a client had acheived their goal and they ended up comforting the professional!

Symbolic_Life
May I asked the posed question for discussion? #otalk

DebLants
@Dai2584 @Helen_otuk I think you can cry in front of patients if it’s something extremely upsetting, as long as you try to control it #otalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @sarahahpmh@MrDarrenGormley @nursemaiden @bethyb1886 hi there, I might qualify for both:- OT and carer for my Dad with dementia #OTalk

CarmenNQ_OT
@Maria_Markland @Helen_otuk @Dai2584 it is a grey area. Each professional has to assess the situation and act accordingly i guess #OTalk

BillWongOT
@DebLants @Dai2584 @Helen_otuk IMO, I think the only time acceptable is an emotional goodbye. #otalk

gele_tea
First chat – just found. Glad @BillWongOT raised point. It’s relative. Raises lots questions #Otalk @Maria_Markland @Helen_otuk @Dai2584:

Symbolic_Life
I think utilising TUOS is important although crying in front of clients? Mmm. #otalk

MrDarrenGormley
@Symbolic_Life we are discussing the open topic of ‘professional boundaries’ #OTalk

Dai2584
@MrDarrenGormley @Maria_Markland @Helen_otuk #otalk never cried in front of a pt for joy or sadness but I dont think it a bad thing

Symbolic_Life
@MrDarrenGormley No question in particular? Just open? #OTalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @BillWongOT@DebLants @Dai2584 @Helen_otuk IMO, I think the only time acceptable is an emotional goodbye. #otalk

OTalk_Occhat
@Symbolic_Life we are exploring professional boundaries #otalk do you have any experiences you would like to share?

CarmenNQ_OT
@Maria_Markland @Helen_otuk @Dai2584 When relating to the therapy is showing emotion that bad? Not linked to personal circumstances. #OTalk

Maria_Markland
@CarmenNQ_OT #OTalk Glad it’s a grey area. I think there’s an extent to which it can still be seen as professional. After-reaction important

Symbolic_Life
What do people determine professional boundaries as? Or did I miss that? #OTalk

DebLants
@Maria_Markland @CarmenNQ_OT @Helen_otuk @Dai2584 #OTalk that was unprofessional crying!

MrDarrenGormley
Interesting that we start the discussion on professional boundaries with crying #OTalk

gele_tea
@CarmenNQ_OT @Maria_Markland @Helen_otuk @Dai2584: also think culture/diversity #OTalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @Dai2584@MrDarrenGormley @Maria_Markland @Helen_otuk #otalk never cried in front of a pt for joy or sadness but I dont think it a bad …

bethyb1886
@MrDarrenGormley @nursemaiden #OTalk Evening! Personally I was happy that professionals who cared for my dad became friends with him & us

BillWongOT
@Maria_Markland @CarmenNQ_OT agreed. I will ask supervisor for a break if I were emotionally overwhelmed. #otalk

bethyb1886
@MrDarrenGormley @nursemaiden #OTalk They shared our joys and sadness and showed their emotions. For me this is real human interaction

gele_tea
Hope it’s fine to join your chat #OTalk

OTalk_Occhat
@Helen_otuk @Dai2584 maybe depend on the situation. we are human. is it realistic to say we can’t show emotion? #otalk

Symbolic_Life
@OTalk_Occhat I don’t know if I’ve had any with clients. But the team members worked with yes. #OTalk

MrDarrenGormley
@Symbolic_Life have you ever encountered an experience that has challenged your notion of ‘personal’ and ‘professional’ boundaries? #OTalk

bethyb1886
@MrDarrenGormley @nursemaiden #OTalk Professionals shouldn’t feel they have to be dehumanised robots. Care and compassion involves emotion

Sasa_Radic
Goodevening all, I think that sometimes we hide behind prof.boundries we have inhereted #otalk

julieline58
RT @bethyb1886@MrDarrenGormley @nursemaiden #OTalk They shared our joys and sadness and showed their emotions. For me this is real human …

Maria_Markland
@MrDarrenGormley @Helen_otuk Interesting point. I think tears of joy may seen as more acceptable? But does emotion enhance empathy? #OTalk

Helen_otuk
@gele_tea all welcome. Please do join in… #OTalk

simonaflorio1
RT @bethyb1886@MrDarrenGormley @nursemaiden #OTalk Professionals shouldn’t feel they have to be dehumanised robots. Care and compassion i…

MrDarrenGormley
RT @bethyb1886@MrDarrenGormley @nursemaiden #OTalk They shared our joys and sadness and showed their emotions. For me this is real human …

GillyGorry
I wonder how would showing no emotion be perceived? Less or more professional? #otalk

DebLants
@BillWongOT @Dai2584 @Helen_otuk #OTalk I cried once when I was very sad to leave a client I had been working with for a year and a half!

MrDarrenGormley
RT @bethyb1886@MrDarrenGormley @nursemaiden #OTalk Evening! Personally I was happy that professionals who cared for my dad became friends…

CarmenNQ_OT
@BillWongOT @Maria_Markland There are many things that can produce an emotional effect – some areas of work can be very upsetting. #OTalk

OTalk_Occhat
RT @Symbolic_Life@OTalk_Occhat I don’t know if I’ve had any with clients. But the team members worked with yes. #OTalk

Maria_Markland
RT @bethyb1886@MrDarrenGormley @nursemaiden #OTalk They shared our joys and sadness and showed their emotions. For me this is real human …

Dai2584
@MrDarrenGormley #otalk. I do find professionalism and emotion difficult to be honest. Ive had to reflect on it a few times

BillWongOT
@OTalk_Occhat @Helen_otuk @Dai2584 in some situations, I don’t think we can. We might escalate the client’s behavior. #otalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @Sasa_Radic: Goodevening all, I think that sometimes we hide behind prof.boundries we have inhereted #otalk

OTalk_Occhat
@Symbolic_Life can you elaborate more? #otalk

OTalk_Occhat
RT @BillWongOT@OTalk_Occhat @Helen_otuk @Dai2584 in some situations, I don’t think we can. We might escalate the client’s behavior. #otalk

Symbolic_Life
@MrDarrenGormley Not as such with clients. But team members yes. As a student team members are rather relaxed with you at times. #OTalk

MrDarrenGormley
@Sasa_Radic interesting point > that we ‘hide’ behind boundaries. What might we be hiding from? #OTalk

gele_tea
@bethyb1886 @MrDarrenGormley @nursemaiden: am literal person so using word “boundary” with caution referring to professionalism #otalk

DebLants
#OTalk It is being considered to teach compassion to healthcare workers! Is it because we are expected not to have emotion toward patients

CarmenNQ_OT
@MrDarrenGormley @Sasa_Radic Possibly just fitting in to a big organisation within which we are one of many. #OTalk

GillyGorry
@Dai2584 @mrdarrengormley I have found myself containing emotion 4 fear of looking unprofessional But has depended on the situation #otalk

Helen_otuk
@Dai2584 @MrDarrenGormley a tricky area but emotional responses show the human side of therapist. Appropriateness is the key. #Otalk

Maria_Markland
@GillyGorry #OTalk Interesting! Depends on situation. There may be more expectation of no dispayed emption connected to ‘professionalism’

julieline58
RT @bethyb1886@MrDarrenGormley @nursemaiden #OTalk Professionals shouldn’t feel they have to be dehumanised robots. Care and compassion i…

CarmenNQ_OT
@GillyGorry @Dai2584 @MrDarrenGormley So long as there is an outlet somewhere – consider personal mental health + well being #OTalk

MrDarrenGormley
@Dai2584 What comes to mind when we talk of ‘professionalism’ #OTalk

gele_tea
@DebLants: compassion is key. Hopefully history (past/present) shows many influential health workers/professionals with compassion. #OTalk

BillWongOT
@DebLants I don’t think so. I think it’s setting dependent. Sometimes remaining poised is the best thing to do. #otalk

DebLants
@CarmenNQ_OT @GillyGorry @Dai2584 @MrDarrenGormley #otalk Debrief sessions are good for this!

MrDarrenGormley
RT @CarmenNQ_OT@MrDarrenGormley @Sasa_Radic Possibly just fitting in to a big organisation within which we are one of many. #OTalk

SarahMassey92
#otalk I don’t think it’s unprofessional to cry but should be controlled and be sure to reflect and utilise supervision afterwards

BillWongOT
@MrDarrenGormley @Dai2584 My new occupational therapist has set some firmer boundaries than my last one. #otalk 1/2

OTalk_Occhat
RT @sarahahpmh@MrDarrenGormley @nursemaiden @bethyb1886 hi there, I might qualify for both:- OT and carer for my Dad with dementia #OTalk

gele_tea
@DebLants: in year NHS celebrates its 65th birthday hope teaching compassion and attempting to know person/patient is on agendas! #otalk

BillWongOT
@MrDarrenGormley @Dai2584 so some of the things that were OK with the previous OT were much stricter with this new OT. #otalk 2/2

DebLants
@BillWongOT #otalk Compassion is likely to be taught to new nursing students now in the UK… I agree though, I always try to remain poised

Dai2584
@MrDarrenGormley #otalk alway had issues with that term. whether what im doing i.e. assess etc, is for my patient or for my self

MrDarrenGormley
@GillyGorry @Dai2584 fascinating point. We as CARE professionals associate showing emotions as being unprofessional #OTalk

OTalk_Occhat
RT @DebLants@BillWongOT #otalk Compassion is likely to be taught to new nursing students now in the UK… I agree though, I always try to…

Trio33
I feel it’s important to be authentic as well as appropriate #OTalk

colinpgjones
If as OTs we want real, open&honest working relationships with our client surely we need to balance .,…#OTalk

colinpgjones
our responce to situation with professional wisdom #OTalk

Maria_Markland
@MrDarrenGormley @Sasa_Radic Hiding from our instincts in contrast to our expectations of the meaning of professionalism #OTalk

BillWongOT
@DebLants yes… in my fav. setting, pediatrics, it’s not good to be rattled when kids have meltdowns/tantrums. #otalk

Symbolic_Life
Can emotions impact your judgement? #otalk

OTalk_Occhat
RT @BillWongOT@MrDarrenGormley @Dai2584 My new occupational therapist has set some firmer boundaries than my last one. #otalk 1/2

gele_tea
@MrDarrenGormley @GillyGorry @Dai2584: ingrained in culture but things are beginning to change slowly #Otalk

OTalk_Occhat
RT @SarahMassey92#otalk I don’t think it’s unprofessional to cry but should be controlled and be sure to reflect and utilise supervision …

DebLants
@MrDarrenGormley @GillyGorry @Dai2584 #otalk good point!

OTalk_Occhat
RT @MrDarrenGormley@Dai2584 What comes to mind when we talk of ‘professionalism’ #OTalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @SarahMassey92#otalk I don’t think it’s unprofessional to cry but should be controlled and be sure to reflect and utilise supervision …

Symbolic_Life
Does therapeutic use of self impose our thoughts of what’s needed on to the clients narrative? #otalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @BillWongOT@MrDarrenGormley @Dai2584 My new occupational therapist has set some firmer boundaries than my last one. #otalk 1/2

gele_tea
@MrDarrenGormley @GillyGorry @Dai2584: but there is an argument for keeping a stiff upper lip (excuse phrase) some times #Otalk

DebLants
@BillWongOT #otalk Good point. That would just exacerbate the situation I suppose

CarmenNQ_OT
@Symbolic_Life thats where the professionalism comes in – maintaining that rational decision making ability #OTalk

Helen_otuk
@Symbolic_Life I am sure they do, but have to acknowledge this and have strategies to support sound judgement. #OTalk

Trio33
My idea of professionalism encompasses a lot of different aspects #OTalk

Maria_Markland
@MrDarrenGormley #OTalk Yes! Aren’t we focused on benefit to the client though? If showing emotion makes them less secure is it caring?

Dai2584
@gele_tea #otalk a bit of self control is always good.

DebLants
#otalk What is the best thing to do when you feel someone else is being unprofessional?

MrDarrenGormley
Can compassion be taught? Or must it be nurtured? #OTalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @Dai2584@MrDarrenGormley #otalk alway had issues with that term. whether what im doing i.e. assess etc, is for my patient or for my s…

GillyGorry
@MrDarrenGormley @dai2584 I think people find it difficult to switch between uncontrolled emotion and professional compassion #otalk

gele_tea
It’s about culture of change & healthcare profession is easily one of the last 2 practice this when comes to emotions. Will b balance #Otalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @Symbolic_Life: Can emotions impact your judgement? #otalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @gele_tea@MrDarrenGormley @GillyGorry @Dai2584: ingrained in culture but things are beginning to change slowly #Otalk

CarmenNQ_OT
@DebLants reflection is key – what we feel at the time may be impacted by our own emotions #OTalk

gele_tea
@Dai2584: agreed. Hope didn’t give any other impression. There are times when much needed. #Otalk

BillWongOT
@MrDarrenGormley I think both. Empathy is important, particularly with some clients who need mental health related supports. #otalk

DebLants
@MrDarrenGormley #otalk I don’t feel it can be taught but can be expanded…

sarahahpmh
@tommyNtour hi Tommy – can you join in? #OTalk

Symbolic_Life
@CarmenNQ_OT I agree. Just wondering Do you use any tools to support this? #otalk

BillWongOT
@Maria_Markland @MrDarrenGormley I think placement experiences will help you in gaining general ideas on what to do. #otalk

Sasa_Radic
#otalk Yes, we do take the things we were thought, you don’t cry with the client, you don’t become friendly etc.

Symbolic_Life
@Helen_otuk out of interest what judgement do you use? #otalk

DebLants
@CarmenNQ_OT #otalk Good point, but we don’t want to ignore things too much. I suppose there is a balance, just hard to spot sometimes

Symbolic_Life
@Helen_otuk sorry strategies..#sunbrain #OTalk

colinpgjones
@BillWongOT I would also identify that children are also great readers of people, and respond well to authentic responces #OTalk

GillyGorry
I was always told, you never cry in front of others.. I think this is common. Cultural norm impacting health professions #otalk

Sasa_Radic
RT @Trio33: I feel it’s important to be authentic as well as appropriate #OTalk

CarmenNQ_OT
@Symbolic_Life utilizing the beauty of working within a team, seek support and discuss difficult decisions/experiences #OTalk

Helen_otuk
As professionalism has many other aspects emotion is only part of the whole picture, so therefore should be in relation to the whole #Otalk

banksger1
RT @sarahahpmh@tommyNtour hi Tommy – can you join in? #OTalk

tommyNtour
@sarahahpmh hi Sarah yes, thank you #OTalk

colinpgjones
@BillWongOT I do also recognise that it is dependant on the circumstances, where you clinical judgement is needed #OTalk

Sasa_Radic
RT @colinpgjones: If as OTs we want real, open&honest working relationships with our client surely we need to balance .,…#OTalk

walter_matthews
RT @bethyb1886@MrDarrenGormley @nursemaiden #OTalk Professionals shouldn’t feel they have to be dehumanised robots. Care and compassion i…

Symbolic_Life
@MrDarrenGormley might not taught but experienced? And passed on? #OTalk

BillWongOT
@GillyGorry @MrDarrenGormley @Dai2584 I would say I am on that list! #otalk

gele_tea
@BillWongOT @MrDarrenGormley: Empathy is crucial esp. re: mental health – completed supplements 4 mental health organisation on this #Otalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @DebLants@MrDarrenGormley #otalk I don’t feel it can be taught but can be expanded…

BillWongOT
@colinpgjones yes… this is true… and experiences can help! #otalk

CarmenNQ_OT
@DebLants Agreed, its deciding where that fine line is + if its crossed. Important to have a open, trusting team – nurture discussion #OTalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @Symbolic_Life@MrDarrenGormley might not taught but experienced? And passed on? #OTalk

Trio33
Could expressing SOME emotion be helpful in some circumstances, liked limited self disclosure? #OTalk

gele_tea
Agree that compassion can be taught but think difficult. @BillWongOT @MrDarrenGormley #personalities #upbringing #understanding #otalk

Symbolic_Life
@CarmenNQ_OT supervision allows you to maintain your level head? Do you think we can miss the client narrative from our perceptions? #OTalk

Helen_otuk
@Symbolic_Life that is very variable, depends on the situation and can be wide ranging. #OTalk

BillWongOT
@colinpgjones true… that’s why in some situations where being firm is key! #otalk

gele_tea
Re: compassion. Would involve lots of exercises/examples…think of some of the people you know! Not impossible though. #Otalk

Maria_Markland
@gele_tea @BillWongOT @MrDarrenGormley Most striking thing I’ve learnt recently is the value that clients place on being understood #OTalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @Maria_Markland@MrDarrenGormley #OTalk Yes! Aren’t we focused on benefit to the client though? If showing emotion makes them less secu…

colinpgjones
@Trio33 really interesting and valid point #OTalk

Symbolic_Life
@Helen_otuk sorry I meant at strategies.. My sunbrain #otalk

GillyGorry
@KerstinGadsden yes.. But I do find some people want sympathy….#otalk..

OTalk_Occhat
RT @gele_tea: Re: compassion. Would involve lots of exercises/examples…think of some of the people you know! Not impossible though. #Otalk

CarmenNQ_OT
@Symbolic_Life its important to take time to look at it from different perspectives – no acting on impulse #OTalk

Sasa_Radic
@Helen_otuk i agree, balans gives us the whole picture #otalk

AlresfordBear
@Maria_Markland @MrDarrenGormley It certainly helps them challenge the uncertainties relating to expression of emotion #otalk

sarahahpmh
@GillyGorry we have all sort of cultural beliefs that get in the way sometimes #OTalk

gele_tea
@Maria_Markland: wld add being listened to as well. Know its given but clients find it comforting #Otalk @BillWongOT @MrDarrenGormley

Maria_Markland
@BillWongOT @colinpgjones Do you think you use a different mask of professionalism with children? #OTalk

Symbolic_Life
@CarmenNQ_OT I wonder do you have any resources you’ve read out of interest? #otalk

Helen_otuk
@Symbolic_Life oh i see.. be aware of emotional state, know how your emotions influence you, make decisions at the right time, review #OTalk

gele_tea
@Maria_Markland @BillWongOT @MrDarrenGormley: listening & being understood is the start of the building THAT key relationship #bond #Otalk

BillWongOT
@Maria_Markland @colinpgjones good question- I would say in a sense… since making sessions fun is important. #otalk

GillyGorry
Respect for client choice is an important boundary. We must avoid “we know best” #otalk

MrDarrenGormley
How do you make the distinction between ‘personal’ and ‘professional’ #OTalk

gele_tea
@Maria_Markland @BillWongOT @MrDarrenGormley: can lead to the friendships etc mentioned by @bethyb1886 #otalk #professional #service #care

MrDarrenGormley
RT @Maria_Markland@BillWongOT @colinpgjones Do you think you use a different mask of professionalism with children? #OTalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @sarahahpmh@GillyGorry we have all sort of cultural beliefs that get in the way sometimes #OTalk

Dai2584
Do ppl worry about thier jobs with professionalism. i.e. Ive got to be seen doing and saying the “right” things? #otalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @GillyGorry: Respect for client choice is an important boundary. We must avoid “we know best” #otalk

AlresfordBear
@MrDarrenGormley #OTalk Emotional labour and the “feeling rules” 🙂 #otalk

gele_tea
RT @sarahahpmh@GillyGorry we have all sort of cultural beliefs that get in the way sometimes #OTalk

CarmenNQ_OT
@Symbolic_Life Not as of yet but will keep my eyes open and ask around – get back to you if i find something useful 🙂 #OTalk

CarmenNQ_OT
RT @GillyGorry: Respect for client choice is an important boundary. We must avoid “we know best” #otalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @Dai2584: Do ppl worry about thier jobs with professionalism. i.e. Ive got to be seen doing and saying the “right” things? #otalk

BillWongOT
@MrDarrenGormley can be blurry in my situation- as I am both an OT and a service user. #otalk

gele_tea
@sarahahpmh @MrDarrenGormley @GillyGorry: indeed. Hence points earlier that centre around #discretion can make job difficult at times #otalk

MrDarrenGormley
@Dai2584 like an actor performing care? http://t.co/XKb2W8aNCE #OTalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @BillWongOT@MrDarrenGormley can be blurry in my situation- as I am both an OT and a service user. #otalk

Helen_otuk
Is collaboration the key? RT @GillyGorry: Respect for client choice is an important boundary. We must avoid “we know best” #otalk

Symbolic_Life
@Helen_otuk just out of interest do you know if you’ve read any literature on this? #OTalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @AlresfordBear@MrDarrenGormley #OTalk Emotional labour and the “feeling rules” 🙂 #otalk

BillWongOT
@MrDarrenGormley there are things that an OT may do for me as a friend, but may have some restrictions if I were his/her client. #otalk

gele_tea
@sarahahpmh @MrDarrenGormley @GillyGorry: but when dig deep enough can take lots of action and learning points from it too #Otalk

Symbolic_Life
RT @MrDarrenGormley: How do you make the distinction between ‘personal’ and ‘professional’ #OTalk

Maria_Markland
@gele_tea @MrDarrenGormley #Otalk There appears a genuine un-mask like feature of true listening and empathy still linked to professional

sarahahpmh
And of course my tweets justify my own OT practice were my eye have gone glassy quite a lot #OTalk

colinpgjones
I would suggest that any client whether a child or adult if the approach is tailored and client focused a responce starts there #OTalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @Maria_Markland@gele_tea @MrDarrenGormley #Otalk There appears a genuine un-mask like feature of true listening and empathy still link…

gele_tea
@Helen_otuk @GillyGorry: it’s remembering 2 avoid one size fits all approach & to be open 2 learning. Never know what you’ll pick up #Otalk

Sasa_Radic
RT @Maria_Markland@gele_tea @MrDarrenGormley #Otalk There appears a genuine un-mask like feature of true listening and empathy still link…

Helen_otuk
@Symbolic_Life I am sure I have, but they are just the first things that came to mind this evening. #Otalk

Maria_Markland
@Dai2584 As a student about to go on placement I worry! But that’s probably a different scale in practice #OTalk

gele_tea
RT @Maria_Markland@gele_tea @MrDarrenGormley #Otalk There appears a genuine un-mask like feature of true listening and empathy still link…

OTalk_Occhat
@Symbolic_Life @Helen_otuk mindful and reflective practice #otalk

colinpgjones
@GillyGorry a very valid point #OTalk

colinpgjones
@GillyGorry a very valid point #OTalk

Dai2584
@MrDarrenGormley #otalk I do think we have lines we need to learn in to fit in. U have to be the 1st person to say “holistic’ in any meeting

OTalk_Occhat
RT @MrDarrenGormley@Dai2584 like an actor performing care? http://t.co/XKb2W8aNCE #OTalk

OTalk_Occhat
RT @MrDarrenGormley@Dai2584 like an actor performing care? http://t.co/XKb2W8aNCE #OTalk

Symbolic_Life
@CarmenNQ_OT thank you :). have you any experiences of this? #learning #student #otalk

Symbolic_Life
@CarmenNQ_OT thank you :). have you any experiences of this? #learning #student #otalk

gele_tea
Sometimes, wouldn’t you just love to change meaning or re-invent new words to avoid some of the emotive words so often loaded? #OTalk

BillWongOT
@Maria_Markland @Dai2584 and speaking of which… you also got to be aware about social media, too. #otalk

DebLants
@Helen_otuk @Symbolic_Life #otalk You’re emotions may not always be a proportionate response!

MrDarrenGormley
RT @Dai2584@MrDarrenGormley #otalk I do think we have lines we need to learn in to fit in. U have to be the 1st person to say “holistic’ …

OTalk_Occhat
@MrDarrenGormley interesting question.. #otalk

OTalk_Occhat
@MrDarrenGormley interesting question.. #otalk

BillWongOT
@Maria_Markland @Dai2584 in some settings, it may not be OK to friend clients on FB or follow them on Twitter, for ex. #otalk

BillWongOT
@Maria_Markland @Dai2584 in some settings, it may not be OK to friend clients on FB or follow them on Twitter, for ex. #otalk

Trio33
RT @OTalk_Occhat@Symbolic_Life @Helen_otuk mindful and reflective practice #otalk

Trio33
RT @OTalk_Occhat@Symbolic_Life @Helen_otuk mindful and reflective practice #otalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @DebLants@Helen_otuk @Symbolic_Life #otalk You’re emotions may not always be a proportionate response!

MrDarrenGormley
RT @OTalk_Occhat@MrDarrenGormley interesting question.. #otalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @OTalk_Occhat@MrDarrenGormley interesting question.. #otalk

OTalk_Occhat
Thought provoking discussion on tonights #otalk we are reaching the final 10 mins.

OTalk_Occhat
Thought provoking discussion on tonights #otalk we are reaching the final 10 mins.

CarmenNQ_OT
@Symbolic_Life Only through having supportive teams during placements. Graduate on Monday 😛 #learningtoo #OTalk

MrDarrenGormley
@DebLants @Helen_otuk @Symbolic_Life or your response may not be proportionate to your emotions? #OTalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @OTalk_Occhat: Thought provoking discussion on tonights #otalk we are reaching the final 10 mins.

MrDarrenGormley
RT @OTalk_Occhat: Thought provoking discussion on tonights #otalk we are reaching the final 10 mins.

AlresfordBear
@DebLants @MrDarrenGormley @Helen_otuk @Symbolic_Life Are emotions a response or are they a social construction in society #OTalk

AlresfordBear
@DebLants @MrDarrenGormley @Helen_otuk @Symbolic_Life Are emotions a response or are they a social construction in society #OTalk

Helen_otuk
You put it so succinctly. Thank you RT @OTalk_Occhat@Symbolic_Life @Helen_otuk mindful and reflective practice #otalk

BillWongOT
@Maria_Markland @Dai2584 one of my ex-OT’s followed me on LinkedIn. #otalk

Helen_otuk
You put it so succinctly. Thank you RT @OTalk_Occhat@Symbolic_Life @Helen_otuk mindful and reflective practice #otalk

sarahahpmh
@MrDarrenGormley @Symbolic_Life being the same person – work life and home life- #otalk

sarahahpmh
@MrDarrenGormley @Symbolic_Life being the same person – work life and home life- #otalk

DebLants
@BillWongOT @Maria_Markland @Dai2584 #otalk I feel that it is never ok to be linked to a client on social media…

DebLants
@BillWongOT @Maria_Markland @Dai2584 #otalk I feel that it is never ok to be linked to a client on social media…

gele_tea
@Helen_otuk @GillyGorry: Re: “we know best” scenario – it’a also about reserving judgement. May turn out that do know best. #OTalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @CarmenNQ_OT@Symbolic_Life Only through having supportive teams during placements. Graduate on Monday 😛 #learningtoo #OTalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @CarmenNQ_OT@Symbolic_Life Only through having supportive teams during placements. Graduate on Monday 😛 #learningtoo #OTalk

OTalk_Occhat
RT @DebLants@Helen_otuk @Symbolic_Life #otalk You’re emotions may not always be a proportionate response!

Maria_Markland
RT @MrDarrenGormley@DebLants @Helen_otuk @Symbolic_Life or your response may not be proportionate to your emotions? #OTalk

Maria_Markland
RT @MrDarrenGormley@DebLants @Helen_otuk @Symbolic_Life or your response may not be proportionate to your emotions? #OTalk

CarmenNQ_OT
@BillWongOT @Maria_Markland @Dai2584 Is that ever OK if you know them purely through a client:therapist encounter? #OTalk

CarmenNQ_OT
@BillWongOT @Maria_Markland @Dai2584 Is that ever OK if you know them purely through a client:therapist encounter? #OTalk

colinpgjones
@MrDarrenGormley I would suggest they interact dependant on the weight of focus we choose to place on them #OTalk

colinpgjones
@MrDarrenGormley I would suggest they interact dependant on the weight of focus we choose to place on them #OTalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @DebLants@BillWongOT @Maria_Markland @Dai2584 #otalk I feel that it is never ok to be linked to a client on social media…

MrDarrenGormley
RT @colinpgjones@MrDarrenGormley I would suggest they interact dependant on the weight of focus we choose to place on them #OTalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @colinpgjones@MrDarrenGormley I would suggest they interact dependant on the weight of focus we choose to place on them #OTalk

BillWongOT
@CarmenNQ_OT @Maria_Markland @Dai2584 if it’s purely client-therapist encounter, definitely not. #otalk 1/2

BillWongOT
@CarmenNQ_OT @Maria_Markland @Dai2584 but if it’s by chance that you are a client’s OT after you know them in community, diff. story. #otalk

Symbolic_Life
@Helen_otuk thank you 🙂 #learning #otalk

gele_tea
@Dai2584: that’s a really interesting question. It includes boundaries and think confidence and assessing situation comes into play #OTalk

DebLants
@AlresfordBear @MrDarrenGormley @Helen_otuk @Symbolic_Life #otalk Philosophical now! in a way it doesn’t really matter how they are provoked

sarahahpmh
Might have just landed in twitter jail #OTalk bye if so.

BillWongOT
I say what I said because I am actually connected w/ my current OT through Linkedin, too. The connection still stands. #otalk

MrDarrenGormley
@colinpgjones very true Colin. More generally how much weight do we place on reason compared to emotion? Is the balance right #OTalk

MrDarrenGormley
@colinpgjones very true Colin. More generally how much weight do we place on reason compared to emotion? Is the balance right #OTalk

Symbolic_Life
@CarmenNQ_OT Ooo your V insightful :). Congrats on graduating :))) #otalk

Symbolic_Life
@CarmenNQ_OT Ooo your V insightful :). Congrats on graduating :))) #otalk

gele_tea
@Dai2584: not suggesting anything radical here! Thinking of and making parallels with children/families/child protection now. #OTalk

BillWongOT
IMO, I think Linkedin is the “gray area” in terms of getting connected with clients, goes. FB & Twitter are definite no-no’s. #otalk

Symbolic_Life
@MrDarrenGormley @DebLants @Helen_otuk so how do we manage this? Reflective practice? Over time? #otalk

Maria_Markland
@colinpgjones @MrDarrenGormley So personal awareness of emotional triggers is beneficial to judge our focus on them and our reaction #OTalk

Maria_Markland
@colinpgjones @MrDarrenGormley So personal awareness of emotional triggers is beneficial to judge our focus on them and our reaction #OTalk

colinpgjones
@MrDarrenGormley fully agree #OTalk

colinpgjones
@MrDarrenGormley fully agree #OTalk

AlresfordBear
@DebLants @MrDarrenGormley @Helen_otuk @Symbolic_Life It does, but because we assume they are a fixed object #OTalk

AlresfordBear
@DebLants @MrDarrenGormley @Helen_otuk @Symbolic_Life It does, but because we assume they are a fixed object #OTalk

CarmenNQ_OT
@Symbolic_Life Cheers 🙂 Thats what i love about Twitter – sharing knowledge, ideas and experiences #OTalk

Symbolic_Life
@AlresfordBear @DebLants @MrDarrenGormley @Helen_otuk Boom! My exact thoughts! I agree the social constructionist in me is crying out #otalk

MrDarrenGormley
@Symbolic_Life @DebLants @Helen_otuk absolutely. Reflective practice and supervision key to ensuring healthy balance #OTalk

gele_tea
Doesn’t social media throw up some red flags with this? Don’t expect answer, just “questionning” out loud. #OTalk

AlresfordBear
@Symbolic_Life @DebLants @MrDarrenGormley @Helen_otuk They are constructed by gender, status, role……..list goes on #OTalk

AlresfordBear
@Symbolic_Life @DebLants @MrDarrenGormley @Helen_otuk They are constructed by gender, status, role……..list goes on #OTalk

gele_tea
#Otalk, have enjoyed your discussion and will join again if passing through.

Trio33
@MrDarrenGormley “…how much weight do we place on reason compared to emotion? Is the balance right?” Good point – balance needed #OTalk

Trio33
@MrDarrenGormley “…how much weight do we place on reason compared to emotion? Is the balance right?” Good point – balance needed #OTalk

BillWongOT
@Maria_Markland @colinpgjones @MrDarrenGormley yes! I have been aware of my triggers, so that I can reduce epi. of unprofessionalism. #otalk

Dai2584
@sarahahpmh #otalk is there a twiter jail lol 🙂

Symbolic_Life
@colinpgjones @MrDarrenGormley I concur… Smart 🙂 #otalk

BillWongOT
@gele_tea in my case, the answer is no. OT’s connecting with one another is pretty common. #otalk

Maria_Markland
@MrDarrenGormley @colinpgjones Who decides what makes the balance ‘right’? Us? our client’s reaction? our professional body? #OTalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @CarmenNQ_OT@Symbolic_Life Cheers 🙂 Thats what i love about Twitter – sharing knowledge, ideas and experiences #OTalk

Symbolic_Life
@DebLants @AlresfordBear @MrDarrenGormley @Helen_otuk it matters to how they are managed… Therapeutic quality #otalk

BillWongOT
@Maria_Markland @MrDarrenGormley @colinpgjones I think it’s the “unwritten rules” in our setting. #otalk

colinpgjones
@Maria_Markland all three and dont forget hcpc #OTalk

OTalk_Occhat
@Maria_Markland @MrDarrenGormley @colinpgjones I think this is down to us as reflective practitioners to aim for the balance #otalk

DebLants
@Symbolic_Life @AlresfordBear @MrDarrenGormley @Helen_otuk #otalk Agreed!

DebLants
@Symbolic_Life @AlresfordBear @MrDarrenGormley @Helen_otuk #otalk Agreed!

Symbolic_Life
@MrDarrenGormley @colinpgjones how do we determine this balance? #otalk

Symbolic_Life
@MrDarrenGormley @colinpgjones how do we determine this balance? #otalk

Helen_otuk
A combination? RT @Maria_Markland: Who decides what makes the balance ‘right’? Us? our client’s reaction? our professional body? #OTalk

Dai2584
@gele_tea #otalk I often reflect if Im doing my job well for me and my life or for the benefit of my patients

BillWongOT
@gele_tea I do say, though, Facebook and Twitter can be a red flag. But Linkedin is probably OK. #otalk

OTalk_Occhat
@gele_tea in what way? we are expected to adhere to codes of ethics and be professional at all times… social media included #otalk

Maria_Markland
@colinpgjones #OTalk Yes, I wish there were more characters allowed in these tweets ha ha! Interesting that all 4 may not agree though

Symbolic_Life
@CarmenNQ_OT I agree! I heart #otalk this is really helping my Dissi thought process.

Trio33
@Maria_Markland Who decides what makes the balance ‘right’?” our professional judgement I’d say #OTalk

OTalk_Occhat
@gele_tea thanks for joining us #otalk

Symbolic_Life
@MrDarrenGormley @DebLants @Helen_otuk can you share some B practices you’ve used? #otalk

DebLants
#otalk I’m off now! Thanks everyone. I enjoy this tweeting session! 🙂

MrDarrenGormley
RT @Maria_Markland@colinpgjones #OTalk Yes, I wish there were more characters allowed in these tweets ha ha! Interesting that all 4 may n…

MrDarrenGormley
RT @colinpgjones@Maria_Markland all three and dont forget hcpc #OTalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @Trio33: “@Maria_Markland Who decides what makes the balance ‘right’?” our professional judgement I’d say #OTalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @Symbolic_Life@CarmenNQ_OT I agree! I heart #otalk this is really helping my Dissi thought process.

MrDarrenGormley
RT @Symbolic_Life@CarmenNQ_OT I agree! I heart #otalk this is really helping my Dissi thought process.

MrDarrenGormley
RT @Symbolic_Life@MrDarrenGormley @DebLants @Helen_otuk can you share some B practices you’ve used? #otalk

Maria_Markland
@OTalk_Occhat #OTalk A bit like clinical reasoning and judgement of the situation then. All 3 inform and as a professional we use judgement.

Maria_Markland
@OTalk_Occhat #OTalk A bit like clinical reasoning and judgement of the situation then. All 3 inform and as a professional we use judgement.

MrDarrenGormley
RT @DebLants#otalk I’m off now! Thanks everyone. I enjoy this tweeting session! 🙂

colinpgjones
@Symbolic_Life is ent that where the wisdom, experience, professional guidance from codes of conduct, ot skills etc all come together #OTalk

colinpgjones
@Symbolic_Life is ent that where the wisdom, experience, professional guidance from codes of conduct, ot skills etc all come together #OTalk

OTalk_Occhat
We are coming to the end of a great #otalk many thanks for joining us and Thanks to @MrDarrenGormley for being a great host.

OTalk_Occhat
We are coming to the end of a great #otalk many thanks for joining us and Thanks to @MrDarrenGormley for being a great host.

Trio33
Night @DebLants #otalk

OTalk_Occhat
RT @Maria_Markland@OTalk_Occhat #OTalk A bit like clinical reasoning and judgement of the situation then. All 3 inform and as a professio…

Sasa_Radic
@Maria_Markland I think we need to know balance in accordance with our knowledge, experiance and professional guideline (such as CoE) #OTalk

BillWongOT
RT @Trio33: “@Maria_Markland Who decides what makes the balance ‘right’?” our professional judgement I’d say #OTalk

Maria_Markland
RT @Trio33: “@Maria_Markland Who decides what makes the balance ‘right’?” our professional judgement I’d say #OTalk

Symbolic_Life
@AlresfordBear @DebLants @MrDarrenGormley @Helen_otuk lifetime development learnt experience. Could be difference.. I ? Gender #otalk

BillWongOT
@kerrypuddled @Dai2584 From my “hybrid” perspective, I would say I will respect whatever boundaries my therapists have. #otalk

BillWongOT
@kerrypuddled @Dai2584 From my “hybrid” perspective, I would say I will respect whatever boundaries my therapists have. #otalk

Helen_otuk
Thanks to @MrDarrenGormley for a supper topic for #OTalk and for @gilliangorry for being such a good guide this evening. Thanks!

gele_tea
RT @BillWongOT@gele_tea I do say, though, Facebook and Twitter can be a red flag. But Linkedin is probably OK. #otalk

colinpgjones
Thanks all really thought prevoking enjoyed that a lot;) #OTalk

colinpgjones
Thanks all really thought prevoking enjoyed that a lot;) #OTalk

gele_tea
RT @Dai2584@gele_tea #otalk I often reflect if Im doing my job well for me and my life or for the benefit of my patients

gele_tea
RT @Dai2584@gele_tea #otalk I often reflect if Im doing my job well for me and my life or for the benefit of my patients

MrDarrenGormley
RT @Maria_Markland@OTalk_Occhat #OTalk A bit like clinical reasoning and judgement of the situation then. All 3 inform and as a professio…

MrDarrenGormley
RT @OTalk_Occhat: We are coming to the end of a great #otalk many thanks for joining us and Thanks to @MrDarrenGormley for being a great ho…

MrDarrenGormley
RT @Trio33: Night @DebLants #otalk

Sasa_Radic
RT @Helen_otuk: Thanks to @MrDarrenGormley for a supper topic for #OTalk and for @gilliangorry for being such a good guide this evening. Th…

MrDarrenGormley
RT @Helen_otuk: Thanks to @MrDarrenGormley for a supper topic for #OTalk and for @gilliangorry for being such a good guide this evening. Th…

MrDarrenGormley
RT @colinpgjones: Thanks all really thought prevoking enjoyed that a lot;) #OTalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @colinpgjones: Thanks all really thought prevoking enjoyed that a lot;) #OTalk

Trio33
Thanks @MrDarrenGormley for hosting. It’s been a good #otalk tonight. Good night all and enjoy the rest of the evening.

Helen_otuk
Thanks to @MrDarrenGormley for a super topic for #OTalk and for @gilliangorry for being such a good guide this evening. Thanks!

GillyGorry
@gele_tea @helen_otuk yes, but then need to avoid “I told you so” …#otalk

BillWongOT
I also thought of this, if u r subbing for a colleague and you are providing tx’s to his/her client, I think SM connections are OK. #otalk

gele_tea
@OTalk_Occhat: thank you for being so welcoming. #Otalk

gele_tea
@OTalk_Occhat: thank you for being so welcoming. #Otalk

MrDarrenGormley
A big thank you #OTalk for having me as a guest host tonight. A lively and thought-provoking chat > its been a real pleasure 🙂 @GillyGorry

MrDarrenGormley
A big thank you #OTalk for having me as a guest host tonight. A lively and thought-provoking chat > its been a real pleasure 🙂 @GillyGorry

MrDarrenGormley
RT @Trio33: Thanks @MrDarrenGormley for hosting. It’s been a good #otalk tonight. Good night all and enjoy the rest of the evening.

BillWongOT
cuz I don’t think it makes sense to unfriend/unfollow someone u know if u are just taking over a tx or two w/ some1 u already know. #otalk

Symbolic_Life
Many thanks OTs of #otalk a thought provoking chat prompting many questions for my coming study! :). Wisdom is beautiful ;).

Symbolic_Life
Many thanks OTs of #otalk a thought provoking chat prompting many questions for my coming study! :). Wisdom is beautiful ;).

gele_tea
@GillyGorry @Helen_otuk: definetely. As if…or maybe If…if constructed exceptionally cleverly. #Otalk

gele_tea
@GillyGorry @Helen_otuk: definetely. As if…or maybe If…if constructed exceptionally cleverly. #Otalk

MrDarrenGormley
@Trio33 Thank you Carol! 🙂 #OTalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @Helen_otuk: Thanks to @MrDarrenGormley for a super topic for #OTalk and for @gilliangorry for being such a good guide this evening. Tha…

Dai2584
RT @Symbolic_Life: Many thanks OTs of #otalk a thought provoking chat prompting many questions for my coming study! :). Wisdom is beautifu…

GillyGorry
@MrDarrenGormley thanks Darren, you have been a great host! #otalk 🙂

MrDarrenGormley
RT @gele_tea@OTalk_Occhat: thank you for being so welcoming. #Otalk

MrDarrenGormley
RT @Symbolic_Life: Many thanks OTs of #otalk a thought provoking chat prompting many questions for my coming study! :). Wisdom is beautifu…

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