Groundwork Occupational Therapy

08/14/2026

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08/11/2026

Follow Groundwork Occupational Therapy for upcoming Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i) workshops! CBT-i is a science-backed, first-line treatment for insomnia and chronic problematic sleep!

08/08/2026

In occupational therapy, we evaluate both environmental and cognitive barriers to daily occupations. For clients with chronic insomnia, bedtime often triggers maladaptive thoughts that activate the sympathetic nervous system, causing physiological hyperarousal.

Cognitive Restructuring is a core component of CBT-I designed to systematically identify and reframe these cognitive distortions.

The Clinical Mechanism:
-Identify: Target automatic, catastrophic thoughts (e.g., “I cannot function tomorrow without 8 hours of sleep”).
-Examine: Evaluate the objective validity of the belief based on past performance data.
-Reframe: Replace the distortion with a balanced, neutral alternative to reduce performance anxiety and lower autonomic arousal.

The Clinical Reframe:
❌ “My health is actively failing because I can’t sleep tonight.”
✅ “My body is capable of resting while awake. I have successfully managed previous days on restricted sleep.”

By modifying the cognitive environment, we remove the internal barriers preventing the nervous system from transitioning into a restful state.

08/01/2026

Many people experience ongoing sleep difficulties at some point in their lives. Poor sleep can affect your energy, concentration, mood, and overall well-being, making everyday activities feel more challenging.

This CBT-I workshop is designed to help you better understand your sleep and learn practical, evidence-based strategies that can improve it. You’ll explore why sleep problems persist, how habits and thoughts can influence sleep, and what you can do to develop healthier sleep patterns.

Whether you’ve had trouble sleeping for a few months or for many years, this workshop offers information and tools that you can begin using right away. Better sleep is possible, and learning the skills to support healthy sleep can have a positive impact on many aspects of daily life.

If you’re looking for a practical, non-medication approach to improving your sleep, I invite you to join me!

07/27/2026

I'm ready to help you when you're ready to address your problematic sleep!

07/25/2026

Are you considering attending this workshop, but still on the fence? Here's a bit more information for you.

🛌“My sleep is bad, but I’m managing.”
Insomnia and problematic sleep rarely improves on its own. CBT‑i is the fastest path to long‑term change.

😴“I’ve tried everything; nothing works.”
CBT‑I is not another sleep tip or supplement. It’s a structured medical protocol with decades of evidence. 70–80% improve, often within weeks.

💤(Fear of sleep restriction) “I can’t handle less sleep.”
Sleep restriction is controlled, temporary, and designed to increase deep sleep. Clients are guided step‑by‑step.

🌙“Is this just meditation?”
Nope! CBT-i is a behavioral and physiological intervention that changes sleep drive, circadian rhythm, and conditioned arousal.

⭐“I don’t want to share personal stuff in a group.”
Workshops focus on skills, not disclosure. Participants can share as much or as little as they want.

❓ Message or email. Happy to help!

-Erin

07/24/2026

This hit me in the feels today. I got this message, out of nowhere, from a colleague.

I like to think I’ve always been collaborative, but calm and insightful would not have been words to describe me 20 years ago.

I believe personal development helps professional development, and damn, I am constantly working on that. I also believe that exhibiting positive traits at work allow others to mirror those traits.

Make work fun. Laugh. (Swear.) Make jokes. (Wear a NASA t-shirt with a Fozzie bear sweater). Take your breaks. Love your occupation.

…and thank you to this nurse…It’s a gentle reminder how small actions can brighten a world (or this basement cubicle I’m sitting at this morning).
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07/21/2026

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The Martin Family Legacy Garden, designed to help people living with dementia "immerse themselves in the therapeutic benefits of nature," is expected to open in the fall of 2026.

07/17/2026

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT‑I) is the gold‑standard, first‑line treatment for chronic insomnia and persistent sleep difficulties. Decades of research show most participants experience meaningful improvement, often within just a few weeks—and the benefits last long after the program ends.

In this workshop, you’ll learn the core CBT‑I methods proven to restore healthy sleep: strengthening your natural sleep drive, realigning your circadian rhythm, reducing nighttime wakefulness, and breaking the cycle of conditioned arousal around bedtime.

These strategies consistently outperform sleep medications for long‑term results and are recommended by leading sleep medicine organizations worldwide.
If you’re ready for a structured, evidence‑based approach to better sleep, this workshop offers a clear path toward deeper, more restorative nights.