We have all heard to phrase, “look on the bright side.” Positivity is the leading factor that drives this vision. After taking the StrengthQuest I was given my top five talents. Laura Peiter, a StrengthQuest advocate, explained more about an individual’s talent in an Introduction to Health Professions class on October 31, 2016. Peiter explained, “talent is how a person naturally thinks, acts, and feels.” Positivity, one of my talents, helps an individual motivate, visualize the best outcome, and adapt to new positions, which are all important factors that will help me pursue occupational therapy as a career.
Tiffany Bolton, MOT, OTR/L, an occupational therapist, spoke about the career during an Introduction to Health Professions class on September 14, 2016. She describes occupational therapy as a way to “assist people of all ages to participate in desired “occupation.”’ Some different types of occupations include driving, cleaning, cooking, dressing, play, and many more activities. According to Bolton, occupational therapists can work with anyone across the lifespan and with any diagnosis. Occupational therapists can work anywhere such as hospitals, schools, …show more content…
Bolton suggested problem solving as a need skill and restorative, one of my talents, will help me succeed at this part of the career. The pre-requisites like introduction to sociology and introduction to statistics both use problem solving within their class work. These classes will help nurture my talent of problem solving so it may become a strength. In these classes I can learn from my mistakes and figure out a solution to pass the class by reviewing my past problems. Knowing my talents and building on them with experience can enhance my resume and make me a better candidate for the occupational therapy program. Being good at problem solving will enable me to think quick on my feet, and remind calm in difficult
Tiffany Bolton, MOT, OTR/L, an occupational therapist, spoke about the career during an Introduction to Health Professions class on September 14, 2016. She describes occupational therapy as a way to “assist people of all ages to participate in desired “occupation.”’ Some different types of occupations include driving, cleaning, cooking, dressing, play, and many more activities. According to Bolton, occupational therapists can work with anyone across the lifespan and with any diagnosis. Occupational therapists can work anywhere such as hospitals, schools, …show more content…
Bolton suggested problem solving as a need skill and restorative, one of my talents, will help me succeed at this part of the career. The pre-requisites like introduction to sociology and introduction to statistics both use problem solving within their class work. These classes will help nurture my talent of problem solving so it may become a strength. In these classes I can learn from my mistakes and figure out a solution to pass the class by reviewing my past problems. Knowing my talents and building on them with experience can enhance my resume and make me a better candidate for the occupational therapy program. Being good at problem solving will enable me to think quick on my feet, and remind calm in difficult