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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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