Occupational therapy's surprising origin story is deeply rooted in war, trauma, and the human instinct to heal through meaningful activity. The profession's history and principles continue to hold relevance in modern healthcare, offering a holistic approach to healing and restoration.

Takeaways

• Occupational therapy is grounded in restoring purpose, confidence, safety, self-efficacy, identity, and actual function.
• Humans heal through context, meaning, connection, and doing.

Chapters

• 00:00 Occupational Therapy's Role in Human Restoration