Occupational Therapy: A Path of Hope and Healing

Occupational therapy oriented my religious upbringing and principles with the desire to improve the health and welfare of others. It provided me with the an avenue in which I could help others regain control over aspects of their life that were lost and thus provide hope. Occupational therapy is defined as “helping people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities”. The inherent value of occupational therapy is often underestimated and passed over. Occupational therapists do everything from helping children with disabilities so that they can fully engage in school activities to helping those who lost bodily functions in accidents to recover usage of their limbs.

I want to help people regain the pieces of their lives they feel they’ve lost. I am confident that with a quality education from this institution I will be able to achieve, excel, and provide quality therapy. Occupational therapy has provided a purpose for me. I believe that it is one of few ways you can help people regain their belief in themselves. I always believe the best in others, and I never give up on them. Occupational therapy is about helping individuals see the best in themselves, and putting that in action. By helping people come forward mentally and physically you help make them stronger and their whole life is altered . I want to change lives, and I know if I receive a quality education then that can become a reality. If I am considered for the occupational therapy program I will continue to grow in both work ethic and determination. I will showcase my willingness to work and my desire to see transformed lives. I will allow my passion to drive me through the obstacles before me and become the ultimate student I can be. My leadership qualities and dedication to the community along with those that reside in it , will be my