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I think the thing that impacted me most about my interview was the passion that Anica (the person I interviewed) so obviously had for her profession. She enjoys it, she has fun doing it, and she gets excited when she talks about it. I think that is so special and unique, that it really stuck with me.

One of the tenets I observed was Tenet 6: "...TR's work cooperatively with clients, assisting them to move towards self-directed leisure experiences that are health enhancing."
I saw Anica's office and workspace and see how she works with clients. Her area was filled with games, activities, musical instruments, game systems, etc. She motivates them with fun activities and finds their interests, she helps them recover skills through fun activities that are at the same time beneficial to their health.

I also observed tenet 10, in which it is critical for the TR to have a good relationship with the clients. Anica becomes their friend, someone they are about and want to please. She is interested in their lives and sees them as a whole person, not just an injury that needs fixing. She sees them for what they can be and are capable of, not just what they have lost or can no longer do. I have seen how much her patients love her and how that truly does make a difference in how they recover and how their therapy sessions go.

I think this is what I admire most about Anica and her work. She truly cares about her patients and wants what is best for them. She enjoys her job and it shows, and I think that is so awesome!