On Wed, 10 Apr 2002 22:29:59 +1000 David <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > The basic generativity involved "doing" of OT is one of our greatest > strengths...the whole "just right challenge" idea is, so far as I know, > unique to the profession; and I feel, represents a great treasure! The 'just right challenge' is widely used in outdoor activities (climbing canoeing etc.). They call it the 'adventure threshold' but it's essentially the same thing - selecting a climb that challenges but doesn't terrify or is too hard for the participant for example. Actually there are loads of similarities in the two professions in terms of using an activity to bring about a certain outcome such as responsibility, assertiveness, problem-solving etc. What makes OT unique is the focus on occupation and the collaboration with the client to find the way back to their meaningful occupations. Doing an activity just to increase standing tolerance without it being clearly linked to an occupation that the *client* has identified as important to their idea of successful outcome is not really OT because it's not client-centred. Otherwise an outdoor instructor could also be called an OT. Rayya Ghul Canterbury Christ Church University College UK > *********��*********** > > 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] > > *********��*********** > ---------------------- [EMAIL PROTECTED] *********��*********** 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] *********��***********
