Royal College of Occupational Therapists
To know what Occupational Therapy is , we have to first understand what an occupation is.
According to the RCOT their definition is as followed:
‘An Occupation is any activity that we need, want or like to do to live, and to look after our physical and mental health, and our emotional and spiritual wellbeing. We do occupations from the moment we’re born, on our own or with others.
Occupation isn’t just your job or activities of daily living. An occupation can be self-care, such as washing, eating or sleeping; productive, such as work, study, caring or domestic activities; and leisure, such as playing sports, hobbies or socialising.’
We’re all different and so are the occupations that matter to us. They vary depending on our environment, interests and values, talents and skills. Our occupations also change throughout our lives.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy is therefore focused on helping all ages engage and participate in meaningful activities to improve their overall quality of life. Occupational Therapy involves assessing and providing solutions to obstacles and barriers which hinder performance in activity engagement. There are many different occupations we engage in which contributes to our values, morals and sense of identity within the environment.
Occupational Therapists will empower you to live your best!
