Occupational Therapy: A Holistic Approach

One of the most important aspects of  OT is the fact that this profession focuses on viewing an individual as a whole rather than just a problem or condition. Throughout the course of Foundations of Occupation-Centered Practice, this was heavily focused on teaching. Before beginning this course, I honestly was more likely to identify the problem of someone and then just work on treating that problem. Although we all know that there are so many characteristics that make up an individual's health and well-being, we are taught and programmed to look at the biggest issue and forget the rest. In a society where everything is so fast pace, it can be so easy to overlook underlying issues and just work on one in an attempt to accomplish a "quick fix". As an OT, one needs to realize that the healing process is not necessarily a fast process and that a person's well-being is more than just the obvious physical or cognitive impairments. Treating the person as a whole will always result in a more effective intervention providing the best results that have a longer duration for the client.