The first day of the meeting featured a round table on Occupational Therapy, bringing together professionals from Psychiatry, Child Psychiatry, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. A central moment was the presentation of the work developed by the occupational therapists of ULS Alto Alentejo, themed “... Nós por cá ...”, covering various intervention areas, from community mental health teams to inpatient services and rehabilitation.
Professionals from regional institutions such as CERCI Portalegre, the Agrupamento de Escolas José Régio, the Red Cross Continuing Care Unit of Elvas, and the Municipal Council of Ponte de Sor also participated, offering a broader perspective on Occupational Therapy's intervention in social, educational, and health contexts.
The conference “... o presente na Terapia Ocupacional ...”, featuring Elizabete Roldão, President of the Portuguese Association of Occupational Therapists, addressed current professional challenges. The Therapeutic Group of the Adult Mental Health Community Team, led by occupational therapist Ana Margarida Cabaço, provided a musical interlude.
The second day was dedicated to a practical workshop on interactive and group sociodramatic techniques. The initiative sought to value the work of occupational therapists, encourage experience exchange, and strengthen collaboration between professionals and institutions, emphasizing the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare.
