Yesterday I attended a workshop at Allegany College of Maryland.  The leader was Mike Pizzi an instructor in OT and PT in New York City.  I was the only chaplain who registered to attend.  In the introductions I said my purpose there was to learn more about rehabilitation so when patients share their anxiety about it with me, I would have some factual comments to make to reduce their anxiety.  I expected to gain many insights from the event, which I did.  What I did not expect was that I added value to the experience for the OT and PT professionals as I shared how patients interact with the chaplain on rehabilitation issues.  During the take away segment three different attendees stated that my being there and the comments I made were going to improve how they relate to patients and treat them as whole persons.  This is an example of the synergy that is created when providers in different disciplines collaborate and think things through from a patient centered perspective.  I learned from the OT and PT providers and they learned from me.  Now many patients will benefit from a sole chaplain signing up to attend a Continuing Education event geared toward therapists.  It shows me I need to “get out of my box” and attend events that will give me the chance to interact with other disciplines.