Writing Portfolio

The samples in this writing portfolio include articles written by Shoshanah Shear for websites, blogs and magazines. You can also view my books, The blog on this website, Healing Occupational Therapy blog and Welcoming Olim Blog. The latter two blogs are gradually being integrated into our websites.

Please note: This writing portfolio is a sample of articles and content written by Shoshanah. Please do scroll through the list as styles, length and type of content differs depending on the project or client that the material was written for. All content written by Shoshanah Shear is for the purposes of enabling potential clients to gain insight into style, type of content, variety etc. These articles are copyright and may not be posted onto other blogs, websites or used in any other form.

1 – Articles about Occupational Therapy

Three Therapy Balls

The Value of Therapy Balls and How to best Store Them published on Therapro Website

Therapy balls are a common type of equipment in many occupational therapy departments / treatment rooms. This article includes some practical tips of how to best take care of and store one’s therapy balls.


Trace the Eight for use in Occupational Therapy

Brain Gym, Occupational Therapy and the Figure of Eight published on Therapro Website

This article discusses a few benefits of Brain Gym together with how it can be used in occupational therapy.


Collapsible writing surface

Creative Uses for the Elevated Writing Surface, Handwriting Tools and Positioning Cushions published on Therapro Website

Improving handwriting is an important part of occupational therapy. This article discusses some of the equipment used in this area of OT, together with some creative uses for this equipment


Sorry with a cream and red rose

7 Ways to Avoid Missed Opportunities published on Thrive Global

This article includes 7 practical tips that you can apply to your daily life and healthy habits in order to increase your productivity and reduce or prevent missing opportunities on all levels.


Child sleeping with teddybear

The role of occupational therapy in sleep and wellness Published on Life Blog of Huffington Post

This article outlines the importance of achieving quality sleep and how this impacts on our daily lives. Being able to sleep effectively is an important part of the wonderful profession of occupational therapy.


Managing the Stress in Our Lives published on Chabad.org

This article covers an overview of stress with practical tips of how to manage and reduce stress in our lives. Stress management is an important area that occupational therapy covers.


School Girl looking out of bus window

Creating a Healthy Environment for School-Based Therapy published on Chabad.org

This article provides insight into what constitutes a healthy environment for school-based therapy.


2 – Articles about My Book – “Healing Your Life Through Activity”

Book Review of Healing Your Life Through Activity – An Occupational Therapist’s Story published on the Start a Therapy Practice Blog

This article offers a review about the book “Healing Your Life Through Activity”


Cover of Healing Your Life Through Activity

The Story Behind “Healing Your Life Through Activity – An Occupational Therapist’s Story published on The Chocolate Lady’s Book Review Blog.

Find out what inspired the writing of this book.


3 – Articles that Share Life Lessons

Praying at My Father's Grave

Praying at my Father’s Grave published on Aish.com

This article shares a powerful experience from the first time I prayed at my late father’s grave.


Child surrounded by books

Lessons Learned from my Grandfather published on Thrive Global

An article sharing some of the valuable lessons that I learned from my maternal grandfather.


4 – Articles about Charity / Kindness

Boys singing at Ohr Simchah

Removed from their Homes, Kids sing “We’ve 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. These boys are all either orphans or living orphans


Chabad Rabbi Giving out Food Packages

Food Assistance, Including Seders Through Israel published on Chabad.org

The food assistance described in this article is very special assistance to Holocaust survivors offered by Kollel Chabad.


Orphans under Tallit at Kotel

A Grand Day at the Western Wall and in the Lives of Orphaned Boys published on Chabad.org

Writing this article included attending a very special Bar Mitzvah Celebration for 111 orphans.


Playground for New Daycare In Kfar Chabad

New Day Care for Young Families in Kfar Chabad published on Chabad.org

An article about a new Day Care facility. It’s always good to hear of exciting progress and development.


Celebration with MS sufferes in Israel

Extra Special Celebration for Those who Need Extra Care Published on Chabad.org

This article shares some wonderful work to assist those living with the condition of Multiple Schlorosis (MS)


orphans drawing

Orphans and Widows Find Joy and New Connections at Israel Retreat published on Chabad.org

It’s heartwarming to learn about special care being taken to bring comfort to Widows and Orphans. This article provides a glimpse into some of the wonderful work that Chabad is doing to alleviate the struggles experienced by Widows and Orphans in Israel.

5 – Articles that Share Something of Life In Israel

Lag B'Omer Parade

Joyous, Spiritual, Record Lag B’Omer in Israel published on Chabad.org

Lag B’Omer, a time for spreading the hidden light that was revealed by Rebbi Shimon Bar Yochai. One of the activities of more recent years is the Lag B’Omer parade conducted by Chabad throughout Israel.

City of Jerusalem Looking out from the Old City

I Live in the Diaspora, Why Should I help Israel? published on Israel Forever blog.

I have tried several crowd fundraisers to assist with progressing in our various activities. This article was requested as a response to someone wondering why anyone outside of Israel would be interested in supporting a campaign taking place to build a centre in Israel.


Chabad Rabbis at a Gathering in Israel

Chassidic Leaders Gather in Israel, Defying Winter Storm published on Chabad.org

The weather is an important part of the life of a Jew living in Israel. Our daily prayers include praying for rain in the correct time and quantity. Rain is a blessing and hence a winter storm was not a deterrent for a group of rabbis who gathered in Israel. Find out more about it in this article.

If you have enjoyed reading any of the articles shared in this writing sample and would like to discuss content to suit your needs, contact Shoshanah Shear to arrange a time to chat via Skype or Zoom.