Dear Colleagues,
Regarding the comment...
"Isn't it a bit "childish" that OT is remembered for "folding
> clothes"?
> Should we be remembered for something a little more substantial?"
My question is:does it matter if Ron C. thinks folding clothes is chidlish
(?) ;or is the more relevant question--does the patient need/want to return to
performing this task? I think not being able to fold clothes is childish...if
you expect someone else do it for you and become a dependent or disabled
person. It's all about clarifying expectations, but it's not about super
imposing the therapist's biased judgements about what is important and
meaningful activity onto the pt's situation.
BY THE WAY IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO GET A CHILD TO FOLD CLOTHES WITHOUT BRIBERY
OR THREAT OF PUNISHMENT : )
I totally agree with Sarah Croft about being sure to identify needs and
goal--that is the key to a client centered approach. The lady is 90 but
planning to live alone again or at home with the son...laundry might be
something she actually enjoys--maybe not. or what else might it be? Isn't OT
often about the simple things in life that matter to daily life?
It begs the question--- Ron--What shoud the OT be remembered for doing with the
patient? Explain.
Sara Croft--What professional image are you trying to fight for? Explain..use
simple language..I only have a bachelor's degree:)
Occupation, according to my understanding, involves the things we do each day,
that are necessary, productive, fulfill a meaningful purpose and contribute to
a role. Occupations are not always gradiose projects, or complex activities,
The are the simple every things that need doing. Perhaps I'm too confused about
what OT is supposed to be anymore!
A list of Sad Occupations
Folding clothes...too childish, to mundane
Making a sandwhich--too ordinary? Too domestic
Watering plants--too agricultural? Too rural
Feed the cat/dog---too zoological? Too interspecies
Take out the garbage--too unsanitary? Too trashy
Make Coffee and serve a guest--Too much caffeine? Too friendly
Make the bed--to much servantude? Too much responsibility
Playing cards--to many decisions, to much thinking? Too much like real fun
Question:To be clear and stated in the positive..What are the
sophisticated, approved, and impressive occupations that would better earn
respect from our friends and neighors? Please List those therapy activities we
can brag about! I want to know the"More Substantial" ones. Expalin.
Mary Alice C I agreed with your post about getting more positive stories, I
second that motion! Quote:
"Thank goodness you are an OT. Other people I have worked with in rehab places
in the
past have not done a good job of listening to what I have to say about
what I want and need. The OTs are always my saving grace because they
start out by asking what I want to work on."
"If a man begin with certainties, he shall end with doubts, but if he will be
content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties" ---Francis Bacon,
English Scientist/Philosopher
OTs--Examine your certainties, revisit your doubts
Brent C
Submitted with tonge in cheek to engage but not to insult..BC:)
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