The author, Wendy Wood, wrote “The Heart, Mind, and Soul of Professionalism in Occupational Therapy” to help Occupational Therapist Practitioners to balance heart mind, and soul into the profession. From her own experiences, she has learned that if these three key elements are not included in practicing in Occupational Therapy it will not give the clients the desired outcomes. The intended audience for this article are Occupational Therapist Practitioners.
Main Points The first main point that Wood explains is the heart of professionalism. She explained that the heart benefits the well-being of the clients, for better, lasting results (259). Wood also mentions that people are introduced to Occupational Therapy by stories of the heart. Occupational Therapists “place the greater good of the people and …show more content…
“Any field claiming professional stature must be just as dedicated to cultivation its mind as it is to nourishing its heart,” states Wendy Wood. She also believes that the Occupational Therapy Association should continue to evolve as the knowledge of the field in advancing (252). Wood then expresses that in her experience that when she placed an emphasis on the heart of professionalism that the clients were less likely to succeed (253). She thinks Occupational Therapists put too much value on the heart, while neglecting the mind aspect.
The third main point in the article is the soul of the professionalism. Wood states that Occupational Therapist Practitioners need to connect with clients in order overcome conflicts. She states that, “without the authentic connectedness of true collegiality, neither professionals nor professional societies can adapt to changing times while still meeting their fiduciary responsibilities”(255). She challenges Occupational Therapists to embrace ambiguity, practice honest, and adopt humility (255).
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Main Points The first main point that Wood explains is the heart of professionalism. She explained that the heart benefits the well-being of the clients, for better, lasting results (259). Wood also mentions that people are introduced to Occupational Therapy by stories of the heart. Occupational Therapists “place the greater good of the people and …show more content…
“Any field claiming professional stature must be just as dedicated to cultivation its mind as it is to nourishing its heart,” states Wendy Wood. She also believes that the Occupational Therapy Association should continue to evolve as the knowledge of the field in advancing (252). Wood then expresses that in her experience that when she placed an emphasis on the heart of professionalism that the clients were less likely to succeed (253). She thinks Occupational Therapists put too much value on the heart, while neglecting the mind aspect.
The third main point in the article is the soul of the professionalism. Wood states that Occupational Therapist Practitioners need to connect with clients in order overcome conflicts. She states that, “without the authentic connectedness of true collegiality, neither professionals nor professional societies can adapt to changing times while still meeting their fiduciary responsibilities”(255). She challenges Occupational Therapists to embrace ambiguity, practice honest, and adopt humility (255).
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