When an able bodied person tells a person of disability that they don’t see them, think of them or consider them disabled, I’m sure it is said with the best of intentions. Much like how it is when a person consoles a victim of racism with the words that they “don’t see colour”. I do understand why we say these …
Occupational Balance: A reflection during the COVID-19 crisis. Thoughts for now and beyond.
Occupational balance is a core concept underlying the practice of occupational therapy. Whilst occupational balance cannot be defined in a ‘blanket statement to fit all’, occupational therapists generally consider that engaging in a balance of activities, within the broad functional areas of self-care (including rest), productivity and leisure, is fundamental to well-being, happiness and health. Achieving a sense of occupational …