Blog Post Challenge 10: The Therapeutic Relationship

Today, in class, we talked about the therapeutic relationship occupational therapists have with their clients. The relationship differs from our relationships with friends, parents, or significant others in that it is more about one person than the connection between two people. The therapeutic relationship is directed towards the client and meeting their needs.

There are many techniques involved in the relationship with OT’s and their clients, but I find active listening to be one of the more important ones. I consider myself to be an effective active listener as I have had practice with clients in a previous job as a technician. Gaining trust from your client could be one of the more vital parts of occupational therapy, and I think you achieve this by listening to your client and showing that you truly care.

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