Society of Alberta Occupational Therapists

10/06/2026

Falls are not always “just part of getting older.”

Occupational therapists can identify risks and recommend practical changes to a person’s routines, exercises, equipment and home environment to help prevent slips, trips and falls.

10/05/2026

10/04/2026

🎉 Celebrate OT Month with SAOT! 🎉

We’re kicking off Occupational Therapy Month with an evening of connection, conversation, and fun! Join fellow OTs and Therapy Assistants from across the Edmonton area for a relaxed networking event. 💙💚

📅 October 8, 2026
⏰ 6:30–9:00 PM
📍 Edmonton

✨ Open to SAOT Paid OT & TA Members
🎟️ FREE to attend — but space is limited and registration is required!

🍴 Complimentary appetizers
🍹 Cash bar
🎁 OT swag & gift basket giveaways

Come connect with colleagues, meet new people, and celebrate the profession and community that bring us together during OT Month!

👉 Register today: https://saot.ca/event/celebrating-ot-month-networking-event/

10/03/2026

Everyday tasks can become harder following an illness, injury or change in health.

Occupational therapists recommend practical strategies, equipment and home modifications that support safety, comfort and independence.

Learn more at otalberta.ca.

10/02/2026

Occupational therapy is about everyday life.

OTs help people of all ages overcome barriers and participate in the activities that matter most—at home, at school, at work and in the community.

Learn more at otalberta.ca.

10/01/2026

October is Occupational Therapy Month! 🎉

Throughout October, SAOT is celebrating occupational therapists across Alberta and the many ways they help people participate, adapt and thrive.

Occupational therapy supports people of all ages in doing the everyday activities that matter—at home, at school, at work and in the community.

Follow along this month as we highlight the impact of occupational therapy and share reflections from OTs across the province.

Learn more:
🔹 otalberta.ca
🔹 saot.ca

09/30/2026

On September 30, SAOT joins people across Canada in recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

Today, we honour the Survivors of residential schools, remember the children who never returned home, and acknowledge the families and communities who continue to be impacted by the residential school system.

Reconciliation requires more than reflection. It calls on us to listen, learn, build meaningful relationships, and take action. As occupational therapists, we recognize the importance of culturally safe, respectful, and responsive practice and our ongoing responsibility to learn from Indigenous Peoples, communities, and perspectives.

Today and every day, we remain committed to the ongoing work of truth and reconciliation.

🧡 Every Child Matters.

09/29/2026

🧠 What if behaviour isn’t the problem—but the clue?

What if, instead of asking “How do we stop this behaviour?” we asked, “What is this behaviour communicating?”

Join internationally recognized presenters Kelly Mahler and Chloe Rothschild for a practical, two-day workshop exploring behaviour through a neuro-affirming, relationship-centred lens.

📅 October 15–16, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM–12:00 PM MT each day
💻 Live Online

✨ Discover the 5 Keys to Supporting Behaviour Regulation:

💙 Relationships — Build connection and understand the “why”
🌈 Sensory Needs — Support regulation through sensory strategies
🗓️ Predictability — Use routines and visual supports
💬 Communication — Provide meaningful communication supports
🧠 Interoception — Build awareness and empower self-regulation

💡 You’ll learn how to:
✔ Move beyond traditional behaviour-based approaches
✔ Understand what behaviour may be communicating
✔ Apply practical strategies to support regulation, communication, and participation
✔ Use neuro-affirming approaches across a variety of clients and settings

👥 Ideal for: Occupational therapists, SLPs, educators, therapy assistants, psychologists, healthcare professionals, and parents supporting neurodivergent children, youth, and adults.

🎓 Presented by:
Dr. Kelly Mahler, OTD, OTR/L & Chloe Rothschild

👉 Ready to rethink behaviour? Register today!
🔗 https://saot.ca/event/five-keys-to-supporting-behaviour-regulation/

09/27/2026

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09/25/2026

🧠 The 6 Guiding Principles of Trauma-Informed Practice
✨ From Understanding to Embodied Practical Application

Knowing the principles is one thing. Putting them into practice—in real moments—is another.

Join us for an interactive 2-day live online training designed to help you move beyond theory and build practical skills for fostering safety, regulation, connection, and trust in your everyday work.

📅 November 27–28, 2026
💻 Live Online via Zoom
➕ Complimentary Follow-Up Session: January 7, 2027
💸 Eligible for 2026 Member Workshop Credit

💡 You’ll learn how to:
🧠 Apply the 6 guiding principles of trauma-informed practice
🌿 Understand the nervous system, stress, trauma, and triggers
⚖️ Use the Window of Tolerance to support regulation
🤝 Apply practical co-regulation and stabilization strategies
🔄 Reframe behaviour as an adaptive response
💛 Strengthen connection, presence, and practitioner wellbeing

Designed for occupational therapists, therapy assistants, support workers, and other healthcare professionals looking for practical, relationship-based approaches to care.

🎓 Presenter: Alexandra Dunn

👉 Move from understanding trauma-informed practice to embodying it. Register today!
🔗 hhttps://saot.ca/event/the-6-guiding-principles-of-trauma-informed-practice/