Three T's in the Capital

Kristi (me, on the left) MT, Jenny (front center) a PT,

and Dawn (on the right) an OT

Jenny Lotter, Dawn Hoffman, and myself have been in Bucharest, the capital city of Romania for the past two weeks. Jenny is a Physical Therapist, Dawn an Occupational Therapist that specializes in SI, and I am a Music Therapist with SI training. We spent our time in a Rehab Center for Disabled Children. The first week consisted of 3 days observing of their PEC's program (Picture Exchange Communication), and then 3 days of training staff about Sensory Integration. The trainee group consisted of teaching assistants, psychologists, physical therapists, and a few staff from other facilities.

Group Picture of Center Staff who attended training.

The second week we stayed to work alongside the staff and put into practice the SI theory and techniques. It was amazing to see both the children respond positively, and the staff have many "ah ha" moments. Today was our last day there, and the staff expressed their gratitude and gave us an invitation to come back. Within the same building is an orphanage with many children that could benefit as well; however, we were not able to train the staff with these children, but continue to pray that the training that the PEC staff received will be communicated to them. Pray that this training will be multiplied in its effectiveness to touch more children that God Loves.

Tomorrow will be a day off and touring the city of Bucharest. I'm looking forward to going home on Saturday to Timisoara and seeing my husband!