I spent the morning and part of the afternoon working at the John Heinz Rehabilitation Institute in Wilkes Barre, PA. The morning started with a short drive to the facility. Joanie picked us up (me, Alan, and Ethan) and drove us there. We brought in our things and set up for the first workshop of the morning.
About 30 therapists – physical, occupational, and speech – I launched into the inservice project. We sat around tables, learning several tricks that could be used right away with their patients in the afternoon. It’s always fun to watch their faces when the “magic” works – they laugh and gasp, puzzled expressions on their faces. I asked them to transfer those emotions to their patients – people who have suffered strokes or brain injuries (their clients here). We ended up having an inspiring and educational time together – fun for everyone!
After the workshop with therapists, several very special clients came into the room. We worked with each of them, teaching them specific tricks that would help them reach their therapeutic goals. It’s more than learning magic tricks. It’s learning magic tricks that will HELP YOU get better, reach your goals, improve your fine motor skills and gross motor coordination, and so much more. HEALING OF MAGIC is a program that is all about helping people get well…in a fun and motivating way!