therapeutic relationships

After learning about therapeutic relationships, I feel confident that I will be able to have positive relationships with my future clients. As an occupational therapist it is important to possess the trait of empathy. Empathy is the ability to put yourself in one's shoes and have compassion but without feeling sorry for the person. This trait is important for an occupational therapist because we will work with clients with a wide range of disabilities. Since we will be exposed to people with a variety of disabilities, it will be crucial that the client knows and feels that we, occupational therapist, care about their needs and future well-being. Also, certain traits are important when working with clients. These traits include active listening, respect, empowerment, honestly, empathy, efficient verbal and non-verbal communication, and many more.