What is Occupational Therapy?
1.
A term used by the Occupational Therapy Profession which confuses the masses, but means: the facilitation of and application of volitional activity to promote wellbeing. Perhaps it should be re-named volitional activity therapy.
1. Going on holiday to have a break because you have been working too hard.
2. Helping somebody who has experienced an injury or illness find new ways to carry out activities that he or she wishes to, that he or she would otherwise have difficulties with due to the effects of the injury or illness.
3. Choosing a vocation that increases your sense of self-worth.
4. Creative activities that give one a sense of pleasure or achievement which contribute to ones wellbeing.