That was the funniest thing I have read in a long time!
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From: Brent Cheyne <brentche...@yahoo.com>
To: Ron Carson <otlist@otnow.com>
Sent: Fri, 20 Mar 2009 5:30 pm
Subject: [OTlist] What's so sad about folding clothes?
Dear Colleagues,
Regarding the comment...
"Isn't it a bit "childish" that OT is remembered for "folding
clothes"?
Should we be remembered for something a little more substantial?"
My question is:does it matter if Ron C. thinks folding clothes is
chidlish (?) ;or is the more relevant question--does the patient
need/want to return to performing this task? I think not being able to
fold clothes is childish...if you expect someone else do it for you and
become a dependent or disabled person. It's all about clarifying
expectations, but it's not about super imposing the therapist's biased
judgements about what is important and meaningful activity onto the
pt's situation.
BY THE WAY IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO GET A CHILD TO FOLD CLOTHES WITHOUT
BRIBERY OR THREAT OF PUNISHMENT : )
I totally agree with Sarah Croft about being sure to identify needs and
goal--that is the key to a client centered approach. The lady is 90 but
planning to live alone again or at home with the son...laundry might be
something she actually enjoys--maybe not. or what else might it
be? Isn't OT often about the simple things in life that matter to daily
life?
It begs the question--- Ron--What shoud the OT be remembered for doing
with the patient? Explain.
Sara Croft--What professional image are you trying to fight for?
Explain..use simple language..I only have a bachelor's degree:)
Occupation, according to my understanding, involves the things we do
each day, that are necessary, productive, fulfill a meaningful purpose
and contribute to a role. Occupations are not always gradiose projects,
or complex activities, The are the simple every things that need
doing. Perhaps I'm too confused about what OT is supposed to be anymore!
A list of Sad Occupations
Folding clothes...too childish, to mundane
Making a sandwhich--too ordinary? Too domestic
Watering plants--too agricultural? Too rural
Feed the cat/dog---too zoological? Too interspecies
Take out the garbage--too unsanitary? Too trashy
Make Coffee and serve a guest--Too much caffeine? Too friendly
Make the bed--to much servantude? Too much responsibility
Playing cards--to many decisions, to much thinking? Too much like real
fun
Question:To be clear and stated in the positive..What are the
sophisticated, approved, and impressive occupations that would better
earn respect from our friends and neighors? Please List those therapy
activities we can brag about! I want to know the"More Substantial"
ones. Expalin.
Mary Alice C I agreed with your post about getting more positive
stories, I second that motion! Quote:
"
Thank goodness you are an OT. Other people I have worked with in
rehab places in the
past have not done a good job of listening to what I have to say about
what I want and need. The OTs are always my saving grace because they
start out by asking what I want to work on."
"If a man begin with certainties, he shall end with doubts, but if he
will be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in
certainties" ---Francis Bacon, English Scientist/Philosopher
OTs--Examine your certainties, revisit your doubts
Brent C
Submitted with tonge in cheek to engage but not to insult..BC:)
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