A free reflective workbook for Occupational Therapists in independent practice
Independent practice can be rewarding, meaningful and deeply fulfilling.
It can also come with responsibility, uncertainty, visibility, self-doubt and the feeling that you should somehow be carrying all of it well.
Many Occupational Therapists find themselves questioning their confidence when what they are actually experiencing may be something different: isolation, responsibility, lack of support, decision fatigue, uncertainty, or simply carrying too much for too long.
This workbook offers a space to pause and reflect.
Through a series of guided questions, you’ll explore:
- What currently feels heaviest in your practice
- How you tend to respond when the weight shows up
- What keeps you showing up for the work
- The occupations that help sustain you
- What support, structure or connection may be needed
- What might help you carry the work differently
Drawing on occupational therapy, reflective practice and psychologically-informed approaches, this workbook is designed to help you move beyond simply asking:
“How do I become more confident?”
and towards exploring:
“What am I carrying, and what might help?”
Whether you are considering independent practice, newly self-employed, or many years into your journey, I hope this workbook provides a useful opportunity to pause, reflect and reconnect with what matters.
Included
✔ Digital PDF workbook
✔ Reflective exercises and guided prompts
✔ Practical space for reflection and action planning
✔ Yours to keep and revisit whenever needed
Please note: This workbook is also included with bookings for the workshop Holding the Work Alone: Confidence and Doubt in Independent OT Practice. If you are already planning to attend the workshop, there is no need to download it separately.
