Man, you write at an advanced level!! I THINK I understand what you are saying but if my response is way off base let me know.
Occupational deprivation is a common age-associate malady. I see it everyday in my practice. But, IF a person is unable to verbalize (vocally or non-vocally) the meaning and worth of an engaged activity, are we justified in assuming they are engaged in occupation? I understand about being isolated. I work alone and have for several years. The OTlist is about the only place where I can freely exchange ideas. I wish more subscribers would feel the same! Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: Joan Riches <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subj: [OTlist] Sorting Silverware? JR> Well - if occupation is what people do and occupation is idiosyncratic to JR> the person, then meaning seems to have many different levels. People at this JR> level certainly have emotions - and those emotions are often mitigated by a JR> sense of doing. Certainly we need the concept of occupational deprivation to JR> comprehend behaviour changes when opportunities 'to do' are provided. JR> Thank you to you. The list has been such a source of professional JR> connection. -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] ************************************************************************************** Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. www.otdegree.com/otn **************************************************************************************
