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Understanding the Role of a Mental Health Occupational Therapist
As a mental health Occupational Therapist (OT), I want to know: "what does a healthy, happy, thriving life look like for my client?" Especially important in my role is understanding what the client would be doing in that ideal life. That means delving into activities that give the client meaning and purpose--like social relationships, leisure pursuits, employment, schooling, self-care--and bringing them closer to their vision of psychological and emotional wellbeing.
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