This
project felt the most “OT” out of all the projects in school so far. Personally, I execute very well but sometimes
struggle coming up with creative ideas, so this project was challenging for
me. Even though it was difficult, it was
very rewarding. Having a real client in
mind while designing an intervention made it more meaningful. The most significant thing I learned during
this project was how important it is to stay client-centered. While I was brain-storming, I would come up
with an idea; then I had to ask myself if Craig would benefit from this
intervention and would he stay motivated while doing it. If the answer was no, I continued
thinking. Being client-centered may
require more effort but will have bigger and better results because of that
hard work. I can see how busy
practitioners can lose sight of this essential pillar of OT, but it is crucial
to keep it in the forefront of therapy.
After completing this project, I
have been enlightened on how you can use just about anything in an OT
intervention. The options are endless,
and this field allows us to think outside the box. While we are in school, we learn things the
“textbook way” but through this project I’ve learned that OT can quite
literally be the opposite. By using
non-traditional therapy tools, we can create meaningful interventions for our
clients to stay engaged and make progress in an enjoyable way. In the future, I plan to make a conscious
effort to think more outside the box and not be afraid to get creative. By using and challenging my creative thinking
skills more often I can hopefully develop a more adaptable, OT mind.
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