Gratitude

Being a pre-pt student you should be conscious of those who go the extra mile to help you achieve your goals. It is important to be appreciative of everyone around you. No one has to do anything for you, so if a therapist or a mentor is going out of their way make sure you let them know you appreciate them. I recommend after every shadowing, internship, or job opportunity to leave a nice thank you card and a small gift to show your appreciation. Typically, if I shadow a therapist I’ll do a card with donuts or a card with a gift card.

Learn about the therapist while you’re with them to form an idea of what they like.