Wow.....that's deep. It may take the weekend to come up with a reply. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of susanne Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 1:50 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [OTlist] pfishing for thoughts(-: on meaning!
Hi list! I've been pondering on the topic of fishing and lessure activities - inspired by Ron's struggle with medicare. I think we need to include meaning - our job is about meaningful occupations, right? So, what is the meaning(s) embedded in this occupation for the client? Fishing is really a great example because people all over the world go fishing for so many different reasons. Some of them we are very aware of - some not. The outmost examples are those that need fish for the survival of self and maybe family (or at least did some time in the past, so it's a role thing) - and the guy that doesn't even use a hook/bait because he really doesn't want to hurt any fish - just enjoys the "excuse" for sitting quietly there, alone or with a friend. With old age or disability - or change in environment - most people have to adapt their (sum of) occupations to fit. Not always are we able to adapt the exact activity - heck - the fish may be gone! Then our challenge will be to preserve that meaning through other activities - new or old - so they become occupations. I'm guessing it will be possible for the former fisherman to live healthy and happily without ever going fishing no more - but I also believe it's important for him to express that meaning in other occupations. Or he will be living a life that's becoming more and more restricted/empty/sedentary with every occupation he loses throughout the years of his life. Which I believe is a proven health risk, that even medicare might be aware of....? So - the question I'd like to put out for discussion right now is: I'd like to hear about the various ways of uncovering meaning in the activities we address (or can't address, but wish to) with our clients. I've heard about occupational storytelling being used for that, but not how it's done in detail. And I also really would like to hear of other ways - so, would really appreciate your stories! Oh - if the word meaning confuses you - me too (-: And I would also enjoy discussing a little broader - like this: We often talk about what a certain occupation takes/demands from the client. Let's for a change talk about what it gives! susanne, denmark - planning to find something to read on this topic, but haven't got around to it.... -- Unsubscribe? [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] Help? [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** NOTICE--The attached communication contains privileged and confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, DO NOT read, copy, or disseminate this communication. Non-intended recipients are hereby placed on notice that any unauthorized disclosure, duplication, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the contents of these materials is expressly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please delete this information in its entirety and contact the Amedisys Privacy Hotline at 1-866-518-6684. Also, please immediately notify the sender via e-mail that you have received this communication in error. *** -- Unsubscribe? [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] Help? [EMAIL PROTECTED]
