I decided to do my first post over the theory of occupational
adaptation (OA). The theory of occupational adaptation describes the
integration of two global concepts that have long been present in occupational
therapy thinking: occupation and adaptation. Most occupational therapy is
driven by the assumption that as clients become more functional, they will be
more adaptive. The theory of occupational adaptation takes the opposite point
of view. Practice based on OA is driven by the assumption that if clients
become more adaptive, they will become more functional. The theory is backed by
six guiding assumptions about the relationship between occupational performance
and human adaptation. The theory proposes that equilibrium or homeostasis can
result in a state of dysadaptation. Personal adaptation is proposed in the theory
as a human phenomenon that is in a continuous process of order and disorder and
reorganization. I really like the approach this theory takes with the therapeutic
process.
Today, Chelsea, Gracie, and I facilitated a group over time management skills. I found this experience to be very beneficial and ironic. We actually all three, after selecting the topic of time management, forgot to do our rough draft until the day before its due date. However, this did not stop us, we stayed at school and worked until it was complete. I was actually very impressed with how well we came together and were able to make a great plan for our groups meeting. I really liked being able to do this because I know I will lead many groups during my fieldwork in Alaska and the more practice I get the more prepared I will be. I felt that we each equally delivered on this project. We were able to come together and decide on a plan that I believe flowed very well. My main take away from this experience was how it felt to actually be the leader, even if just in a simulation. It also made me very excited for the opportunity to actually lead a group in my up coming level 2 fieldwork....
Well articulated! We'll be talking about this theory in class next week.
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