Amanda M. Rodriguez, OT, OTD, OTR
Amanda M. Rodriguez, OT, OTD, OTR
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy, American International College, Springfield, Mass., 2018
- Master of Occupational Therapy, Bay Path College, Longmeadow, Mass., 2014
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bay Path College, Longmeadow, Mass., 2008
Amanda M. Rodriguez is a practicing occupational therapist with an identified passion for mental health care across the lifespan. Rodriguez has worked as a mental health professional since 2007 working with adults with severe and pervasive mental health diagnoses in a community-based setting. In 2014, she began practicing as an occupational therapist working alongside adolescents in a residential mental health setting. While mental health practice is her home, Rodriguez also has experience in outpatient pediatrics and skilled nursing facilities. In all areas of practice, she deeply values the therapeutic use of self, sensory-based interventions, and trauma-informed care in supporting the individual’s capacity to achieve.
- OCTH101 - Survey of Occupational Therapy
- OCTH505/506 - Group Process/Lab
- OCTH625 - Development, Occupation, and OT Adaptation in Adolescents
- OCTH632 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults II
- OCTH634 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults IV
- American Occupational Therapy Association Member
- Massachusetts Association of Occupational Therapy Member
- Certified Trauma Professional
Selected Works
Presentations
Rodriguez, A. M. (2023, April). “Belonging”. Keynote panelist for Scholars in Action Day at Springfield College.
Rodriguez, A. M., & Vaughn, L. (2022, November). Understanding and Addressing Imposter Phenomenon (IP) in Occupational Therapy. Short Course at the North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference in Raleigh, Texas.
Rodriguez, A. M., & Cecchi, L. (2022, October). Innovative Level I Fieldwork: An Intraprofessional Collaboration. Short Course at the Massachusetts Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference in Norwood, MA.
Rodriguez, A. M., & Vaughn, L. (2022, April). Making it because you are faking it? Understanding and addressing Imposter Phenomenon in occupational therapy in a post-pandemic world. Short Course at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas.
Klaru, R. (Host) & Rodriguez, A. (May 20, 2021). Do the best you can (11) [Audio podcast episode]. In Amerikinized. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amerikinized/id1536717744
Rodriguez A. M. (2020, November) The Role of Occupational Therapy in Community Mental Health Across the Lifespan Post Covid-1: Promoting Mental Well-Being in Youth. [1-hour webinar for Occupational Therapy.com]
Rodriguez, A. M., & Helfrich, C.A. (2020, March). Experience of participation in an immersion mental health fieldwork: Presentation and participant panel. Short Course accepted at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference in Boston.
