TheraPeeds Continuing Education

TheraPeeds Continuing Education Professional Development by Dr. Julia Harper PhD, MS, OTR/L

At TheraPeeds Continuing Education, we are dedicated to providing Occupational Therapists with high quality, online and live professional development. We offer the most up to date, researched based occupational therapy content with the latest brain, neuroplasticity practices and treatment planning. For over 20 years, our CEO, Dr. Julia Harper (PhD, MS, OTR/L), through her live and online classes,

has trained thousands of OT's, becoming a renowned professional development trainer for occupational therapy professionals around the world wanting to enhance their industry knowledge. TheraPeeds Continuing Education as an AOTA approved provider, offers a variety of accredited CEUs for Occupational, Physical Therapists, COTA’s, PTA’s, Special Educators and Administrators.

08/14/2026

Understanding and Agreeing are NOT the Same

In a recent session with my Dad’s group, we touched on a topic that isn’t talked about very much. It is common advice to “seek understanding” during a conflict conversation. Today’s asks you to examine what you really mean when you say “understanding”?

The secret is, most of us actually mean “I want you to agree with me” when we say “I want to make you understand”. This is not conflict resolution; this is a subtle way of trying to control. How? Because when you want someone to agree with you, you are really wanting them to think or act in the same way you would.

Don’t worry, recognizing this pattern doesn’t mean you are a “control freak”. In fact, seeing is the first step to CHANGING that pattern and doing something different. We are all guilty of this type of thinking. Instead, work on actually seeking understanding. This looks like both parties being able to see the other’s perspective, EVEN IF you don’t agree on the situation. That is the key to healthier conflicts.

Today’s lesson is a little trickier to get, so please feel free to leave any questions in the comments.

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08/07/2026

The best advice my Aunt ever gave me Pt. 2

Last week, I shared part 1 of the best advice my Aunt Jaqueline ever gave me. This week I’m sharing part 2!

She told me, “Anything you do in life, give it your best shot.” The words were simple but the message was profound. My Aunt was telling me to do the very best I could and then release the rest.

Many of us operate from the myth that, if I do my best at XYZ, then I’ll get outcome ABC. However, real life is not that simple. One CANNOT control the outcome of situations. You MIGHT get the outcome that you want and you might not. Anything important in this life is worth the risk of trying. That is what my Aunt was trying to tell 20-year-old Julia. Just go for it, fully! Not for anyone else, but for yourself.

My aunt wanted to make sure that I was doing things for ME so that at the end of my life, I can look back and say, I tried my best and gave my all. That is what I want for each of you as well. My coaching program is called W.A.Y: What About You for this reason. Regardless of what changes anyone else in your life makes, YOU will be different, YOU will be more aware and more connected to yourself and to the world around you. That shift is extrememly significant.

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Are you ready to release a specific outcome?

07/24/2026

Mistakes are Accepted

In my Dad’s group recently, we touched on the ways that so many fathers need to take themselves off the pedestal that children put them on. When you PAUSE to humanize yourself and apologize about your reactions, you show your child that everyone makes mistakes, even Dad! This is the clearest way to show your child, in practice, that it is okay to make mistakes. Mistakes are acceptable.

However, I want to make it very clear that while we want to connect to our children through vulnerability, we don’t want to excuse bad behavior. You can apologize for your reaction AND still hold your child accountable to the standards your family has set in the home. Check out the video for an example of a scenario with a father and his son at the dinner table on a weeknight. I show you exactly how to balance accountability for the dad AND accountability for the son.

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07/17/2026

Why it’s important to “Return to the scene of the crime”

The other day, I used the analogy “returning to the scene of the crime” to help my Dad’s group see the value of reflection. For today’s , I want to share that same moment with my broader audience.

In this analogy, the “crime” in question was the moment when you reacted during a don’t want situation. Please note, this does not mean that reacting is BAD, it is just what happened. The point of “reviewing the scene” is to gather information and learn from your past mistakes. It is much easier to have clarity after the fact and realize what you can do differently next time.

There is value in reflecting on past reactions and applying new information so that the next time you’re in a don’t want, you can recognize your patterns more quickly.

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Do you “return to the scene of the crime”?

06/26/2026

Your “best self” can and should change
 
There are a lot of self-help resources and coaches out there claiming they can help you become your “best self”. In my recent coaching group, I broke down why our common understanding of “best self” isn’t exactly accurate. The way the term is used implies that there is a permanent best that we are striving for, and once we reach it, that’s it. However, the best of you is not static. Your best self changes based on your present circumstances, the knowledge and skills you have, etc. Like everything in life, your best changes as YOU change. That is why my coaching program is called WAY: What About You?
 
When you are in the midst of a really difficult grieving period, for example, your best might simply be brushing your teeth for the day. That is perfectly FINE. When you were in reaction during a conflict with a coworker and said something passive-aggressive, that might have been your best in the moment because you really wanted to punch them.
 
The point of our work is to practice making the best version of ourselves available consistently. When you build the skill to stay connected to the moment, to name your thoughts and emotions, to build your conscious awareness, these skills allow you to be your “best self” more consistently.
 
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Did you know that your “best self” changes?

06/10/2026

Congratulations to all our Rewiring Home Cohort 3 participants on reaching their last week of the course!

If you missed this round stay tuned for a Cohort 4 + a special Consciousness Intelligence announcement coming in Fall 2026

Check out what some of our participants are saying as they go through my latest online course, Rewiring Home: Your 6-wee...
06/10/2026

Check out what some of our participants are saying as they go through my latest online course, Rewiring Home: Your 6-week Journey towards Consciousness Intelligence™.

The course is not only for parents or neurodivergent individuals. It’s also not your typical “regulation” course. We are applying the latest brain-based scientific research to really understand the meaning AND application of buzzwords such as “co-regulation” and “nervous system attunement”. These are real scientific terms with specific definitions.

Rewiring Home is for anyone who wants to clear up the confusion and get solid answers/ daily practices. If you’re interested in honing your brain’s health and maintaining your human advantage in a time of increasing technology, check out the website and learn more. Our next Cohort will be Fall 2026.

Read more about the program here: https://juliaharperinc.com/events

06/09/2026

Did you hear that the Pope just released an encyclical critiquing A.I. recently? I am so glad to see other people talking about the importance of remaining human amidst the A.I. wave.

The question of how to use emerging technologies, how to protect our neurodevelopmental skills while we integrate them into our lives, and how to regulate these tools for our children/students/clients are all super salient lately.

In my new Rewiring Home course, I often speak about how to retain what I call “The Human Advantage”. My class is about building up our individual and collective CONSCIOUSNESS Intelligence™ in response to ARTIFICIAL Intelligence.

The future will change due to technology, but WE can shape how we use that technology.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 21 million U.S. adults—8.3% of the adult population—...
06/02/2026

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 21 million U.S. adults—8.3% of the adult population—experienced at least one major depressive episode in the most recent reporting year.

Have you noticed increased rates of depression in your professional or personal life?

05/29/2026

Big News! TheraPeeds is Evolving (Again)

The world is changing. You know it, you see it, you FEEL it. Families are experiencing challenges with increased disconnection, increased tech and screen time, as well as concerns around A.I. and what all this rapid change is doing to our brains and our lives. We are all overwhelmed. We are feeling stressed and stretched.

However, the reality is that we have to rise to meet this moment. Whenever there’s change in life, we are required to evolve with it. So, TheraPeeds is evolving to meet the changing world. TheraPeeds has a history of evolution. We were first out in the world of intensives and doing this brain-based work almost 30 years ago, in 2019, we expanded to become TheraPeeds FAMILY center, and we keep moving forward.

For the last 5 years, I’ve been digging into the research and evolving our practices inside the building with new and current science- new practices that meet the needs of our families.

It’s time to keep you all who are not at the center in the loop. To make sure you move forward with us, we are evolving to show up differently on social media as well. Don’t worry, you will consistently get your shot of . However, we want to invite you to come along with us and to witness our journey and the story of how TheraPeeds continues to evolve. Join us in this journey and be a part of TheraPeeds next chapter!

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