ment in their assistance as translators and facilitators. Despite of some language barrier, everyone
was a great participant and all had a great time. To
wrap up the day, everyone visited with each other,
took pictures, shared laughs, and in true Japanese
spirit, exchanged thoughtful gifts.
Dr. Hwang Building OT from Coast to
Coast – Japanese Students Visit
Katharine Henderson, OTS
Konnichiwa! The CSUDH Occupational Therapy
department had the pleasure of hosting a group of
about 40 Japanese OT students for a tour and visit
to our campus. We can thank Professor Dr. Eric
Hwang, along with a Japanese associate of his, for
coordinating and overseeing the visit. The Japanese students had a busy day of OT-related events,
including an informative lecture of OT in the US,
lunch, a special campus tour, and mock OT treatment groups. The mock OT treatment groups were
a hit and were led by three MSOT students from
each section of Cohort 10. Treatment groups
began with friendly introductions (name and
favorite food) and the challenge to undo the tangle
known as the “human knot.” Candace Chatman,
MSOT ‘16, led a mental health group in creating
a vision board with the goal of self-identification,
values, and aspirations of future accomplishments,
potential barriers, and needed supports. Kristina
Larkins, MSOT ‘16, led an arts and crafts group in
decorating miniature pumpkins with acrylic paint
and thumb tacks, and focused on creative expression and fine motor skills, such as pincer grasp and
lateral pinch. Ashok Sadasivaiah, MSOT ‘16, led a
sensorimotor group in competing in obstacle courses and races to practice teamwork and gross motor
skills.
OTAC Conference Booth
Lisa D. Langford, MA Edu. Counseling
This was the first year that we were able to have
a booth and participate at the Expo at the 2014
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Exposition in Pasadena, California. It was an exciting time to see other partners and affiliates who
support our students through fieldwork experience,
or by attending the CSUDH OT Annual Career
Fair. New ideas and innovations were presented
by vendors that provide Occupational Therapists
with resources, supplies, and new technology. Our
OT Students stopped by the booth along with other
students from West Coast University, USC, and
Samuel Merritt. A highlight was to see Alumni
from earlier cohorts come and speak to their appreciation of the CSUDH MSOT Program. To all
CSUDH Alumni, continue to connect with us via
our website or Facebook for upcoming events! Be
sure to sign up as members of our Alumni page at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/CSUDHOTAlumni/
Jonathan Moh, MSOT ‘16, was a big help as assistant and timekeeper during the group leads. Lauren
Yoshikawa, MSOT ‘16 and Yuka Yano, MSOT ‘16,
are very mu ch appreciated for their all-day commit5