b'CAREER BUILDING|Enterprising people prefer organiza- want another treatment area, such as pediat- emotionally (provide beauty and a sense of tional or self-interest goals/startingrics. Some occupational therapists are writ- spiritualitypart of the earth).projects.ing books, teaching at universities, providingPractice daily mindfulness. Consider the Conventional people appreciate order,insurance companies with rehabilitationunique qualities you offer to others.like keeping details and records. chart reviews, providing pediatric telehealth According to Holland, we tend to developsessions, teaching yoga and wellness options,YOUR PROFESSIONAL PRESENCE AND preferences in just three of these environ- or working as case managers. EFFORTS ARE SPECIALments, influenced by our families, people weThe social workers, nurses, physicians, andRemember the wisdom of Ralph Waldo admired, and our school/university training.occupational therapists indicated are usingEmerson:Bolles has given a very detailed explanationinterests and skills that are transferable toSuccess is to appreciate beauty,of the Holland screening. He has indicateda new setting. To find the best in others,that one completes the Holland with anTo leave the world a bit better,excellent view of, I am a person who hasWITH CAREER CHANGES, To know one life has breathed easier,favored working conditions (three areas inTHERE MAY BE FEARS Because you have lived.nwhich to thrive). Healthcare professionals may experience both To apply the Holland theory, imagine ajoy and a sense of fear with new career settings.REFERENCESsocial worker considering a career change. It isIn 1978, researchers began to recognize what1. 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Ten tical salesagain, combining more than oneeven if it is a stay-at-home/no work periodSpeed Press/Penguin-Random House LLCHolland area. of time. Make a plan for an enjoyable hobby,7.National Association of Social Workers. Occupational therapists are in an ideal sit- see an occasional movie, or watch a favoriteEthics and Advocacy: Standing at the uation, because of a holistic training back- TV show. Get away, even for an hour, fromForefront of Change-webinar. Johanna ground in physical diseases/conditions,stressful, work-related thoughts. Byrd. May 8, 2018.pediatrics, and mental health. There areAttend a new-age webinar or class. Enrich occupational therapists who have changedyour way of thinking and create a differentAuthors Note: This therapist/author wishes career areas because of need for employmentway to think about work. to express appreciation to the management, with a move to an area with lesser job oppor- Propose a new patient/client activity. Onestaff, and students of the Career Counseling tunities, for new career interests, or becausetherapist created a gardenwhich can beCenter, Chapman University, Orange, of a desire for a different treatment setting. Itdone with shelving of potted plantsif thereCalifornia. Their instruction, communica-is not unusual for a therapist with extensiveis limited space. Nature is healing, bothtion, and wisdom inspired the writing of this experience in adult physical disabilities tophysically (motions of tending to plants) andarticle.10 EDUCATION|2019| www.elitecme.com'