JESSICA NEYER
Welcome to my website. I am an occupational therapy doctorate student at Xavier University. I have worked in the hospital setting for years and am excited to continue on with my growth journey to a new career. Please feel free to click through my website to learn more about me and my goals!
I hope to provide comfort and confidence to those who never had it, or for whom it was taken. I wish to strengthen, educate, support, and care for those in need.
CAPSTONE OVERVIEW
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (U.S. DHHS, 2021a) in 2020, there were 407,493 children in the foster system with their median age being 7.7 years old.
Children who have experienced trauma have a higher risk for psychiatric disorders, as well as medical disorders such as cardiovascular issues, diabetes, or asthma (Cross et al., 2017; Nemeroff, 2016).
Trauma can alter the brain structures associated with mood and emotional regulation (Cross et al., 2017; Nemeroff, 2016). These altered brain structures, in combination with the lack of or limited positive modeling of emotional regulation, can lead to years or lifelong inability to regulate themselves.
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PROBLEM STATEMENT
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (U.S. DHHS, 2021a) in 2020, there were 407,493 children in the foster system with their median age being 7.7 years old.
Children who have experienced trauma have a higher risk for psychiatric disorders, as well as medical disorders such as cardiovascular issues, diabetes, or asthma (Cross et al., 2017; Nemeroff, 2016).
Trauma can alter the brain structures associated with mood and emotional regulation (Cross et al., 2017; Nemeroff, 2016). These altered brain structures, in combination with the lack of or limited positive modeling of emotional regulation, can lead to years or lifelong inability to regulate themselves.
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POTENTIAL SITES
Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center CHECK Foster Care Clinic
Hope's Closet (Fairfield, OH)
No Capstone site has been decided on at this time. Both options listed above are in the Cincinnati area and focused on working with foster children and their families. My goal for Capstone is to expand occupational therapy's presence in the foster system and expand the services foster children receive.
Areas of Interest
Psychology
The Foster Care System
Pediatrics
Social Skills
Sensory Integration
EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with an area of concentration in Criminal Justice
Behavioral Health Specialist in a children's inpatient psychiatric facility at a top-rated hospital
Promotion to Behavioral Health Facilitator (2022)
Lead of the Behavior Response Team and a part of a quality improvement project whose goal is to increase staff and patient safety (2023)
Clinical Assistant II in the department of Occupational and Physical Therapy at a top rated hospital
Experience working in an Emergency Department
Currently in a Doctorate program at Xavier University
MEMBERSHIPS
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) - Member since 2021
Ohio Occupational Therapy Association (OOTA) - Member since 2021
Education:
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Northern Kentucky University - 2015
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Xavier University - anticipated graduation 2024