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Times Article Captures the Essence of Occupational Therapy
After Brain Injury, OT Brings Hope and Heart to Clients and Their Families
An article in the Health section of the New York Times recently featured occupational therapist Jodi Levin, 28, who practices in the brain injury unit at New Jersey’s Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation.
The article, "Coaching the Comeback” provides a unique look at the heart of occupation therapy, the goals of rehabilitation, and the healing power of the therapist’s humor and compassion in preparing clients and their families for the journey ahead.
If you've ever wondered what occupational therapy is—or struggled to explain it to someone else—this article shines a bright light on the essence of the profession, and what it brings to the health arena.
Written by Jan Hoffman, the article can be found online or in print in the January 15 Health section of the New York Times.