People Change!

September 20, 2012
by Ricky

Classes What are OS/OT?

You ever sit around with your girlfriends and talk about that guy who keeps letting you down, and your girls are like, “leave that dud.” But you remain hopeful and say, “he might change, though.” And they all respond in unison, “people don’t change . . . you’re being naïve to think that you can change somebody.” Well, I’ve always believed in giving people the benefit of the doubt . . . and that’s probably contributed to my decision to become an OT, I’m sure. Recently, in my class, Health Promotion and Wellness (OT 504), we’ve been talking a lot about change, and let me tell ya, OTs love them some change. As a matter of fact they’re banking on it. My training in OT (and please note that I am not done being trained) has introduced me to concepts like life-span developmental psychology, where it is argued that biological, cognitive, and psychosocial changes continue throughout the course of life. Much of our work in physical rehabilitation relies on the principle of neuroplasticity, which refers to changes in the brain and nervous system that result from changes in behavior, the environment, and neural processes. So, in conclusion, ladies, don’t be so hard on us guys . . . haha, just being silly. No but really, people change, and I am so excited to be in a program that is providing me with the tools to help support others as they change for the better. Go OT!

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