#107 OT and Purpose with Alix Sleight

OT Potential Podcast | Occupational Therapy CEUs · Jun 26, 2025 · 1h 6m

Here’s a question I can’t stop thinking about:

Is “sense of purpose” the true secret ingredient that makes occupational therapy unique and effective?

I ran a survey of my OT peers earlier this year, and I was shocked that 17% of respondents selected “sense of purpose” as the main treatment area they address—second only to “daily activities,” which is what I traditionally think of as our bread and butter.

This tells me that, on the ground, a surprising number of therapists see “addressing sense of purpose” as their most effective intervention.

The article we are looking at today reveals why…