Articles
About these Articles
I have been featured in a number of publications and on various websites.
Below you will find links to some of these articles listed in order from most recently published at the top of the list to the initial articles published on other websites featured at the bottom of the page. There is some variety in types of articles which draw from a combination of personal and professional experience.
The following three articles are featured on Therapro.
The Value of Therapy Balls and How to Best Store Them by Shoshanah Shear, published on Therapro.
Therapy balls are a common type of equipment found in many occupational therapy departments or treatment rooms. This article includes some practical tips of how best to take care of them.
Brain Gym, Occupational Therapy and the Figure of Eight by Shoshanah Shear published on Therapro website
This article discusses a few benefits of Brain Gym together with how it can be used in occupational therapy.
Creative Uses for the Elevated Writing Surface, Writing Tools and Positioning Cushions by Shoshanah Shear published onto Therapro website.
Improving handwriting is an important part of occupational therapy intervention. This article discusses some of the equipment used in this area of OT, together with some creative uses for this equipment.
The following articles are published on Medium and Thrive Global
How to Care for Your Back When You Don’t Really Wish to Do So by Shoshanah Shear published onto Medium.
This article offer six points to consider, each of which is discussed a little further.
7 Ways to Avoid Missed Opportunities by Shoshanah Shear published on Thrive Global
This article includes 7 practical tips that you can apply to your daily life. The article also includes healthy habits that will assist you to be more productive and reduce or prevent missed opportunities on all levels.
Lessons Learned from my Grandfather by Shoshanah Shear, published on Medium
An article sharing some of the valuable lessons that I learned from my maternal grandfather, Prof V.L. Granger
6 Life Lessons Learned from a Matrial Arts Instructor by Shoshanah Shear published on Medium
You never know what happen when you go out for a morning walk, especially in a beautiful park. As the title indicates, this article shares six valuable lessons learned from observing a martial arts instructor preparing in the park.
The following articles are published on chabad.org.com
Chassidic Leaders Gather in Israel, Defying Winter Storm by Shoshanah Shear published on Chabad.org
Rain is an important part of life in Israel and the life of Jews. We pray for rain three times a day in our daily prayers from the end of Sukkot until Pesach. Since rain in the right time is so important, it was no deterrent to a group of rabbis. When Chabad has a convention arranged the rabbis show their dedication by attending no matter what the circumstances. The show must go on and so it did. Find out more in this article.
Food Assistance, Including Seders Provided Throughout Israel by Shoshanah Shear published on Chabad.org
Taking care of the needs of the poor is a big Mitzvah that is mentioned in the Torah. In this article we read about the wonderful work of distributing food packages and arranging Pesach Sedarim to assist those in need in Israel.
Joyous, Spiritual, Record Lag B’Omer in Israel by Shoshanah Shear published on chabad.org
Lag B’Omer, the Yartzheit of Rebbi Shimon Bar Yochai is a time to celebrate the light he brought to the world. In more recent times, there Chabad holds various Lag B’Omer Parades throughout Israel.
Removed from Their Homes, Kids Sing “We Have Found a New Home” published on chabad.org
This was a very moving piece to write and included visiting Ohr Simchah, the special new home for these boys.
A Grand Day at the Western Wall, and in the Lives of Orphaned Boys published on chabad.org
This article outlines a large Bar Mitzvah Celebration that Chabad hosted for 111 boys who are all orphans from one or both parents. It was a very moving event to attend.
Extra Special Celebration for Those who need Extra Special Care published on chabad.org
This article shares some of the wonderful work being done to assist those in Israel who suffer from Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
New Day Care for Young Families in Kfar Chabad published on chabad.org
This article shares some exciting growth and development taking place in Kfar Chabad.
Orphans and Widows Find Joy and New Connections at Israel Retreat published on chabad.org
This article provides a glimpse into the wonderful work that Chabad is doing to alleviate the suffering of widows and orphans in Israel by strengthening them and bringing them joy.
Managing Stress in Our Lives by Shoshanah Shear published on Chabad.org
This article includes an overview of stress and shares practical ways to overcome the stress in our daily lives. Stress Management is an important part of the service provided by occupational therapists.
Creating a Healthy Environment for School Based Learning by Shoshanah Shear published on Chabad.org
There are many facilities where you will find an occupational therapist, the school setting is one of them. In this article you will find an outline of a healthy environment for school-based learning.