Stephanie Lancaster

Stephanie is a graduate of the Program in Occupational Therapy at Washington University in St. Louis (BSOT) and also earned a Master’s of Science degree in Leadership & Policy Studies from the University of Memphis. She joined the faculty of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center Occupational Therapy Department in 2013. With over 27 years of experience in the field of OT, Stephanie has provided OT services to clients across the lifespan in a variety of settings and with diverse needs. She holds a specialty certification as an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) through the Rehab Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) and as a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) through the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Stephanie hosts a podcast called On The air for individuals interested in occupational therapy. Her research interests center on the impact of technology in the clinical and educational arenas with an emphasis on instructional design and technology in teaching and learning for learners with diverse needs. Stephanie started blogging about her experience in grief in order to cope with the death of her father. She has found blogging to be a positive experience for several reasons, one of which is that it has helped her to connect with others who seem to "get it." She loves to share her story with others

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When a Father Dies: What I Didn’t See Coming

Since my dad went on ahead a little more than 18 months ago, I have come to realize that when someone you love dies, you don’t just have to say goodbye to them at the time they pass away but also at every crossroad, every milestone, every big event. I’ve discovered that there are endless firsts and countless tough moments to get through, not just obvious ones like holidays and big events, but many others that are equally if not more challenging and shocking, which in many cases makes them even more difficult to struggle through under the heavy blanket […]

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