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Editors, The Alembic

The Alembic

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Pain Into Purpose Through Reboot Recovery, Kristin R. Barnes

OTD Capstone Projects

This doctoral capstone project was completed in partnership with REBOOT Recovery, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing trauma healing through faith-based, peer-led courses. The purpose of this project was to develop a qualitative survey methodology to evaluate and analyze issues/successes that arise for participants and leaders of the 12-week courses. Additionally, educational content was developed for the justice impacted/justice involved communities on how to rebuild relationships post incarceration and how to stay connected during incarceration. To obtain more information and data on the experience of previous leaders of REBOOT courses and potentially how to improve their experience, a survey was …

Expanding Maternal Support Beyond The Studio: Implementation Of A Postpartum Email Series And Community Open House Initiative, Madison Campbell

OTD Capstone Projects

The transition to motherhood presents significant physical, emotional, and occupational challenges, with many postpartum individuals experiencing unmet needs related to mental health, role adjustment, and access to supportive resources. This capstone project, completed at Nurture Nashville Yoga, aimed to expand maternal support through the development of a four-week postpartum email education series and the implementation of a community maternal wellness open house. A needs assessment identified priorities including normalization of postpartum experiences, emotional regulation, confidence in daily routines and infant care, and access to community resources. In response, an evidence-informed email series was created to provide education on postpartum recovery, …

Promoting Occupational Skills For Safe And Independent Aging, Alandry Vise

OTD Capstone Projects

This capstone project was completed in collaboration with BrightStone, a nonprofit organization in Franklin, Tennessee, that provides vocational, social, and residential programming for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The purpose of this project was to address the increasing needs of the organization’s aging student population by promoting safety, independence, and occupational engagement across day and residential settings. A needs assessment guided the development and implementation of an 8-week educational curriculum addressing aging-related topics, including physical changes, nutrition, mental health, cognitive changes, fall prevention, home safety, and healthy routines. Additional deliverables included staff training to support long-term sustainability of aging-related …

Program Development To Support Executive Functioning Skills For Adults With Down Syndrome At Gigi's Playhouse, Madison M. Wasylewski

OTD Capstone Projects

This capstone project focused on the development and implementation of adult education integrating occupational therapy principles to support executive functioning skills in adults with Down syndrome at GiGi’s Playhouse Nashville. Executive functioning skills learned include planning, organization, attention, and problem-solving which are essential for independent living but are often areas of challenge for this population.

The project involved designing and delivering a 12-week curriculum for the GiGi U program along with encouraged participation in career readiness, life skills, and individualized tutoring sessions. Interventions emphasized self-advocacy, communication, time management, and daily living skills through interactive, real-world activities.

Outcomes included increased participant …

Program Development In Special Needs Ministry For Individuals With Disabilities, Kasey Sobek

OTD Capstone Projects

The Embrace Ministry is a special-needs ministry at Brentwood Baptist that serves individuals of all ages, creating a safe and supportive environment to meet the unique needs of individuals and families impacted by disability. This doctoral capstone project was completed in partnership with Embrace, with the shared objective of developing targeted curriculum and training to enhance participation and engagement in the day program and ministry service settings. This project addressed the identified need for enhanced volunteer and staff training curriculum, as well as day program curriculum development and evidence-informed strategies to address diverse sensory, behavioral, and functional needs. Key outcomes …

Beyond The Incision: A Therapy-Led Initiative To Improve Cesarean Birth Outcomes, Molly Morrow

OTD Capstone Projects

Cesarean birth is one of the most common surgical procedures worldwide, yet many patients receive limited functional education to support safe recovery after discharge. A need was identified for cohesive, evidence-based postpartum education focused on functional recovery, daily activities, and safe movement following cesarean birth, particularly during the first six weeks of recovery. The purpose of this doctoral capstone project was to develop and implement educational resources to support postpartum recovery and advocate for the role of occupational and physical therapy in the inpatient postpartum setting.

Capstone deliverables included a comprehensive postpartum recovery manual, a condensed patient handout available in …

Supporting Self-Regulation In Early Childhood Through Parent–Child Movement And Sensory Play, Meris Gilliam

OTD Capstone Projects

The focus of this capstone was to develop a parent–child movement and sensory play program for Nurture Nashville, a local yoga and wellness studio focused on promoting holistic well-being and community connection. The program consisted of a four-week movement and music-based class for preschool-aged children and their caregivers, designed to support self-regulation, motor development, and social interaction through play-based activities. The program also emphasized caregiver education to promote co-regulation strategies and strengthen parent–child connection beyond the class setting.

Empowering Dancers At Move Inclusive Dance, Matthew Gunn

OTD Capstone Projects

This doctoral capstone project was completed through a partnership with MOVE Inclusive Dance in Franklin and Bellevue, Tennessee. MOVE Inclusive Dance is a nonprofit organization that empowers individuals of all ability levels to learn life skills through dance. The aim of this project was to create video content for both internal and external audiences, as well as spread the mission and vision of the agency to surrounding areas of Nasvhille. Goals promoted occupational therapy-based skills such as play, work, education, and social participation. Projects were created with sustainable content to promote the longevity of use within the agency. De-escalation strategies …

Minutes, Faculty Affairs Committee Meeting, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, Faculty Affairs Committee

Faculty Affairs Committee Minutes

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Volume 104, Number 1 - Spring 2026, The Alembic

The Alembic

Cover "The Stars are Screaming in the Field Outside my Apartment" by Hale Mueller

Table Of Contents, The Alembic

The Alembic

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Editor's Note, The Alembic

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Alembic Cover 2026, Hale Mueller

The Alembic

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It Used To Be I Would Write In Echoes, Haley Metzger

The Alembic

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Wednesday Night Baptism, Haley Metzger

The Alembic

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Dare To Dream, Amelia C. Westfall

The Alembic

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December Songbird, Hanna Boudreau

The Alembic

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The Snake, Jacqueline Lombardo

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Stopped In, George Thompson

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College, Jacqueline Lombardo

The Alembic

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Crow Chorus, Hanna Boudreau

The Alembic

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For Jay-, Sophia Caneira

The Alembic

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Watchers Of The Sun, Alyssa Caneira

The Alembic

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The City (After Mary Oliver’S “The Loon”), Alyssa Caneira

The Alembic

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The Truth, Owen R. Kruger

The Alembic

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Turbulence, Sophia Caneira

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For The Sins Of The Father, Mary Kate Seiberlich

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”Song Of Our Summer”, Ella Bloom

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Am I Dreaming?, Owen Comiskey

The Alembic

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