This #OTalk wants to explore holidays from an occupational lens.
Holidays can be important part of overall occupational routines in an individuals life. They can be aimed at periods of rest or can be more action packed and adventure seeking. They are perhaps most easily defined as a difference in routine (and often but not necessarily, location) from that individuals usual pattern. Despite traditional stereotyped images often associated with holidays, in terms of what is done, when it is done and how it is done, the truth will be that as with other occupational choices each individual will have their own preferences and there will be no one size fits all approach to holidays.
This #OTalk will discuss the following:
- What does the word holiday mean for you? and does it have any specific associations?
- What do you think are the benefits or challenges of holiday periods?
- Do you have any hints, tips or intervention ideas for holidays?
- Have you previously considered this topic or included it in your practice of Occupational Therapy? If not, why not?
- What have you gained from this #OTalk that will prompt you into further thought or action with regard to holidays for those who you work with or your own life?
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