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The discussion emphasized the importance of creating a psychologically safe environment as future OTs. Establishing trust with clients allows for better connections and support in achieving their goals. Interactions impact not only the practitioner but also the client's life. Providing a safe space for growth and independence aligns with the primary definition of occupational therapy. Alright, so to kind of wrap up today's discussion, I just want to kind of ask some key takeaways and like why does this really matter to us as future OTs and OTD students currently? Okay, that's a good question, Ashley. I would say establishing a psychologically safe environment builds foundational trust with your client and from there you can connect with them better and support them as they engage in occupations and activities. Yeah, so I just wanted to try to, yeah, I chatted too much, I apologize. I like the first part I said, the last part I need to say, support them in meeting their goals. Because I can crop it, now add it back in. So that we can support clients in meeting their goals and getting back to their important life occupations. Yeah, I completely agree with you, Keith, and I also think too like no matter what, you're going to be a member of a group one day, whether that's just in various interactions and so how you present and how you interact with others is really going to impact their life as well, and it's not only yours. Bella, did you have something to add? Yeah, I did actually, so I think that that was great, kind of tying that back to Maria's primary definition as well. I think it's so important to be able to have a safe space to practice and a safe space to grow as a practitioner and for your client to grow and improve their function and independence. So I think that that really ties back to that primary definition.