Blissful Ordinariness

Blissful ordinariness describes the joys that are gained by the independent completion of daily tasks. As a future occupational therapist, I feel thankful to use my skills and abilities to help clients complete meaningful goals. Additionally, it is important to understand that goals are based on the client's wishes. Some goals might seem ordinary, but to the client, the goal means everything. Likewise, goals may seem small on the outside, but to certain individuals, the small goals are the biggest obstacles. Therefore, it is important to view the client holistically. By using a holistic method, occupational therapists guide and support the abilities of the client. The therapeutic relationship between an occupational therapist and the client is special because the occupational therapist looks at the whole person instead of just the injury or disability. The ordinary tasks of daily life are very important to occupational therapists. Small details in the client's story help the occupational therapist gain insight into potential treatment options. In this way, the occupational therapist is able to develop a unique plan for the particular client. Each client has a story to tell and has barriers that may not be the same as another client. Moreover, each person should be treated holistically since everyone has different goals and daily routines.