Career Quote by Rachel Thibeault
““I’m an occupational therapist, an obscure profession if there ever was one. We are few and far between, maybe because we have chosen to serve people with disabilities. All disabilities. Not a glamorous endeavour, nor a lucrative one. And I say serve because we deem that in helping we see weakness, while in serving we see wholeness. We’ve opted for wholeness nearly a century ago and have been at odds with the system ever since. We don’t fix people, you see: with them, we simply try to find a way to meaning, balance, and justice. I chose occupational therapy because it blends science and humanism, intellectual rigour and compassion.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Occupational Therapy Podcast, 2023
Occupational therapy blends science with compassion to help people with disabilities find meaning, balance, and justice, rather than fixing them.
In simple terms: Therapists help people find wholeness, not just cure.
Key Takeaway
Focus on holistic support, not just fixing.
Themes
career
people with disabilities
therapy
service
humanism
Mood
hopeful
determined
empathetic
Type
professional
inspirational
When to use this quote
- clinical settings
- community outreach
- policy advocacy
- education programs
- personal counseling
Key Concepts
occupational therapy
holistic care
compassionate practice
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your work challenge traditional medical models?
- What does wholeness mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Systemic barriers can limit impact despite therapist intent.