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A Day in the Life of your “Occupations” — Bedtime Routines

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 11:30:32 +0000

Contrary to the traditional understanding of the word, occupational therapists define “occupation” differently. For OTs, the word “occupation” does not only include “paid” work, employment, or jobs. Rather, we define it as the way people “occupy” their time and as such it actually includes all roles involved in living (therapy for living, who knew?). So, […]

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Occupation Is: Sexuality

Julie Entwistle — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 11:00:25 +0000

Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) Don’t worry, this post is rated G. Remember: Occupational Therapists define the word “occupation” as the way people “occupy” their time. So, for us, this term actually includes all roles involved in living (again, therapy for living, who knew?). In keeping with my theme for October, […]

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Occupation Is: Managing a Household

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 11:00:01 +0000

Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) Remember: Occupational Therapists define the word “occupation” as the way people “occupy” their time. So, for us, this term actually includes all roles involved in living (again, therapy for living, who knew?). In keeping with my theme for October, in celebration of OT month, I will […]

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Occupation Is: Managing Your Finances

Julie Entwistle — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 11:00:14 +0000

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Occupation Is: Doing Fun Stuff

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 11:00:39 +0000

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Occupation Is: Productivity

Julie Entwistle — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 11:00:31 +0000

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Occupation Is: Eating

Julie Entwistle — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 11:00:47 +0000

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Occupation Is: Managing Toileting, Grooming, Showering and Dressing

Julie Entwistle — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 11:00:45 +0000

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Occupation Is: Getting Out of Bed in the Morning

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 11:00:39 +0000

Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) Back by popular demand and in recognition of Occupational Therapy Month we are re-running our series “Occupation Is.” I will be spending the month of October defining the word “occupation”. Why? Because, contrary to the traditional understanding of the word, occupational therapists define this differently. For us, the […]

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