Ron and others, it's interesting how these types of "concrete, us vs them" type threads always seem to generate the most discussion or comments...I sometimes think it's a pity Ron, that your more "hypothetical" and experimental type entreaties eg about placing occupational therapy within a wellness model (the coaching concept) don't always get replied to....because, while I realise we all have to be ever vigilant about safeguarding what we know we do well; and I think the replies of others to this thread addressed way more than the original question posed; I think it's also absolutely vital for the profession to look to non-traditional practice areas, as these inevitably challenge us to reinvent ourselves in new and interesting ways.
We all know that Occupational Therapy isn't only about effective partnerships with people in health crisis' (sp?)....It's about enhancing and evolving quality of life ...as a profession we already HAVE all these analytical problem solving skills laid down from years of working with people, and coming to a shared understanding of the patterns of their lives...and if you want to get into a "us and them" argument : why should the Psychologists or professional Managers have the only claims on interpersonal "wisdom" ( to be qualified to be coaches)? OTs KNOW about balance, we KNOW about how one part of life can have consequences across a range of other areas...we are skilled at working with people in their most vulnerable and intimate times of life... hoping this hasn't been too incoherent a rave... David *********��*********** Unsubscribe? Send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message's *body*, put the following text: unsubscribe OTlist ** List messages are archived at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] *********��***********
