A non-normative life event can change an individual’s outlook on life in various ways. For me, my fathers’ stroke he suffered when I was only 17 years old had a large impact on my motivation to succeed, personality and advocation to help others. Before this event, I had no interest in going to college and bettering myself. I knew this was my only opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives; I must become an Occupational Therapy Assistant! 
I want to carry my confidence to help others; in ways practioners helped my father overcome a traumatic event. In the meantime, I learned a lot about myself as a person. I not only found the career I wanted to pursue but learned maturity at a young age. Not many people experience an event like this, at an early stage of life, when growing up is still your number one priority. Learned the hard way, life is not a guarantee; human life is incredibly fragile and can be taken away/disrupted in split seconds.  I pledge to be the best therapist I can and treat each client I serve with respect, dignity and freedom of choice.
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I believe hard work is the key to success

I believe in helping, not controlling

I promise to emphasis your uniqueness, respecting interaction of the mind, body and physical/social environment

I believe trust within myself, affects my helpee, I promise to be honest, accountable, and accurate in my attitude and actions

I promise to be unselfish in committing, caring, and dedicating to each person I serve

I will allow you to express freedom of choice; I will be there to support you

I have learned important knowledge to help you succeed

I believe people do learn from their mistakes, and mistakes will be made to achieve

I will show respect, empathy and confidence towards you

I promise to respect your values, beliefs and spirituality, I know there different from mine

I believe once a goal is set, it can be achieved

I will be there supporting you with examples, this is the best mode for learning

I believe helping clients through deficits enhances confidence

I believe respect is the best virtue

I believe in treating one the way you want to be treated

I will show effective communication skills, when unclear, I will use layman’s term

I believe touch is used for therapeutic healing, if you need a hug; I’m here

I believe in myself, believe in you!

Love you Daddy