What does an effective therapy session look like to you?

"I will help patients set short-term and long-term goals so they can reach the level of independence or mobility they wish to achieve. Working with adults can mean helping with life skills like meal preparation, self-care, concentration and memory, adaptations for home or work, fine motor skills, and more, so each patient's goals will look slightly different. I see an effective session in which the patient shows up and tries their best to hit the goals for that day. Some days will be more successful than others, but as long as they try and put forth the effort to overcome setbacks, we're moving in the right direction toward progress. I want patients to feel safe and comfortable, and if I can provide that while they recover and learn new skills to be independent, I see that as success as well."

"Because I work mostly with patients recovering from a stroke or surgery, I'm helping patients set goals that allow them to regain independence. I'm assisting with relearning or adapting skills like writing, cooking, dressing, personal hygiene routines, etc. The patients I work with don't often accomplish the goals in a session or two, so an effective session to me is one that the patient is giving it their best effort and is taking steps and making progress, even if it's just small steps to regain that independence. The overall therapy treatment plan can take months to achieve, but if the patient is learning new ways to adapt and overcome challenges, that is a successful session."