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L.E.G.A.C.Y.™ Appreciative Life Review:An Emerging Model to Support Occupation-Based Practice in Mental Health
Nicole O. Hansen, MS, MOT, OTR/L, CHWC, GCDF
University of Minnesota Program in Occupational Therapy
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Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association Conference November 11, 2017
Introduction
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L.E.G.A.C.Y.™ Appreciative Life Review (Onori Hansen, 2016)
Workshop Objectives
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▪ Identify and explain the theoretical foundations of
L.E.G.A.C.Y.™: The Occupational Narrative Model.
▪ Describe and discuss the role, benefits, and application
of L.E.G.A.C.Y.™: The Occupational Narrative Model in
contemporary occupational therapy practice.
▪ Demonstrate how the L.E.G.A.C.Y.™: The Occupational
Narrative Model facilitates the creation of meaningful
occupational narratives to support occupational
engagement, performance, and satisfaction with a case
study of a client in midlife transition.
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L.E.G.A.C.Y.™: The Occupational Narrative Model
“Man’s main task in life is to give birth to himself, to become what he potentially is.”
~Erich Fromm
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“Being – Doing – Becoming – Belonging”
(Onori Hansen, 2017)
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The Occupational Narrative Model (Onori Hansen, 2017)
occupational narrative defined
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Individual and collective stories of being, doing, becoming, and belonging (Onori Hansen, 2017).
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“Being”
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Existence or living
Presence
Essence and distinctive nature of an individual
Stillness (antithesis of action/doing)
Mindfulness and contemplation
“Doing”
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Purposeful action
Non-purposeful action
Active /Passive
Expression of our beingor “core essence”
Mechanism for personal growth self-fulfillment social interaction generativity contributions/legacy societal development
“Becoming”
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Adds concept of future to being and doing
Process of Becoming
Human Growth & Development
Transformation
Self-Actualization
Striving to give birth to oneself
Flow - peak or optimal experiences in which time disappears and hopes are fulfilled
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“Belonging”
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“Belonging is the innate human desire to be part of something larger than us.”
primal yearning
try to acquire it by fitting in and by seeking approval (barrier and hollow substitute)
“True belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world,
our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.”
Brene Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection (2010)
True Belonging
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“True Belonging is
the spiritual practice of believing in and belonging to yourself so deeply that you can share your most authentic self with the world and
find sacredness in both being a part of something and standing alone
in the wilderness
True belonging
doesn ’t require you to change who you are;
it requires you to be who you are.”
Brene Brown, Braving The Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone (2017)
The Occupational Narrative
andL.E.G.A.C.Y.™ Appreciative
Life Review in OT
Meaningful occupational narratives facilitate being, doing,
becoming and belonging
Occupational Narrative supports:
“Participation naturally occurs when clients are actively involved
in carrying out occupations or daily life activities that they find
purposeful and meaningful” (OTPFW, 2014).
Patterns of Living - habits, routines, roles, and rituals can be a
support or barrier to participation (occupational performance)
Satisfaction – individuals experience well-being and quality of life
when they participate in occupations that are personally
meaningful
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TheOccupational Narrative
Approach
“Narratives influence and are influenced by the person-environment-occupation-performance” (Hinojosa, Kramer, Royeen, 2017, p. 169).
Occupational narratives are our past, present, and future stories of participation, patterns of living, and the meaning we assign to them.
▪ Contemplative
▪ Reflective
▪ Meditative or
▪ Action-based (Wilcock & Townsend, 2014)
▪ Occupational Narratives are individually and collectively constructed & reconstructed
▪ Occupational Narratives support health, well-being and participation by providing a framework to encourage occupational patterns that are meaningful and purposeful while making sense of challenges and setbacks (Onori Hansen, 2017).
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Theoretical Foundations
Lifespan Development
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Psychosocial Development
(Erik & Joan Erikson, 1950, 1982, 1997; Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, 2004)
Adult Lifecyle Model of Human Development
(Frederic Hudson, 2001)
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Emerging AdulthoodAges 18 – 25
Jeffrey Jensen Arnett (2004)
Post-Modern Developmental Stage
Transition from Adolescence to Adulthood
▪ Identity Exploration (relationships and work)
▪ Instability (navigating choices)
▪ Self-Focused (personal growth)
▪ Feeling In-Between (not quite an adult)
▪ Age of Possibilities (optimistic and high expectations
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Young AdulthoodAges 25 - 40
IntimacyAbility to develops intimate ▪
relationships
Friends, family, spouse, ▪
significant others
Isolation
▪ Inability to form meaningful relationships
▪ Fear of commitment
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Middle Adulthood “Midlife”Ages 40- 65
Generativity
▪ Creation of a lasting legacy through family, work achievements, or other contributions
▪ Desire to contribute to younger generations, community & society
▪ Satisfaction with occupational &family roles
Stagnation
A belief and feeling that life ▪
is meaningless
Extreme self▪ -absorption
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Late Adulthood “Elderhood”Ages 65 +
Ego Integrity
A belief & feeling that ▪ life was worth living ▪ minimal regrets▪ lasting contributions were
made▪ motivation to continue
seeking life fulfillment and satisfaction
Despair
regrets for what one has done ▪
or not done
fears about death▪
Pondering the meaning and ▪
significance of one’s life
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Adult Life Cycle Model of Human Development (Hudson, 2001)
8 Main Life Chapters
Twentysomethings to
Ninetysomethings
Relatively Stable
Constructive Period
Predictable yet Challenging
Traditional Milestones
6 Core Human Values
Identity
Achievement
Intimacy
Play and Creativity
Search for Meaning
Contribution
CyclicalValues-Based
Transition-FocusedDecades Orientation
Focal Points
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Traditional Life Reviewand
Reminiscence
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life review defined
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“A naturally occurring universal process,
characterized by the progressive return to
consciousness of past experiences and unresolved
conflicts which are surveyed and reintegrated”
(Butler as cited in Haight and Haight, 2007).
origin of the life review
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Introduced concept of universal life review in seminal ▪
article, The Life Review: An Interpretation of
Reminiscence in the Aged (Robert Butler, 1963).
Created paradigm shift by challenging stereotype of ▪
old age as state of physical & mental decline.
Reframed reminiscence and life review as normal ▪
process with potential for positive outcomes
“time of harvest” & celebration
facilitate adaptive responses
acceptance that one ’s life was well-lived & meaningful
(ego integrity)
reminiscence defined
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“…the recall of memories. This is usually characterized
as simple daydreaming, storytelling, or nostalgia by
oneself or with others.” (Haber, 2006)
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qualities of reminiscence
non-evaluative
spontaneous or volitional
selective or unselective
purposeful or non-purposeful
alone or shared
fun & enjoyable
personal & engaged (self-focused)
disengaged & impersonal (event-focused)
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qualities of life review
normal & universal
volitional & purposeful
evaluative & meaning-focused
individual process with therapeutic listener
includes unresolved conflicts & difficult memories
structured with lifespan approach
therapeutic or generative
reframing & reintegration
coming to terms (acceptance)
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“Life review is also more
likely than reminiscence to
be an evaluative process, in
that participants examine
how their memories
contribute to the meaning
of their life, and they may
work at coming to terms
with more difficult
memories” (Haber, 2006).
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final thoughts on life review
▪ Erikson’s 8th stage, Ego Integrity versus Despair, traditionally sets the contextual and temporal stage for the life review
▪ Impetus for life review
life crisis
transition
regrets (actions or omissions)
pondering the significance of one’s life
thoughts or fears about death as one nears the end of life
▪ Life review may facilitate maladaptive responses
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Appreciative Inquiry
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appreciative inquiry defined
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▪ “a collaborative and highly participative,
system-wide approach to seeking, identifying,
and enhancing the ‘life-giving forces’ that are
present when a system is performing optimally
in human, economic, and organizational terms”
(Watkins & Mohr, 2001).
▪ life-giving forces = strengths and assets
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origins of appreciative inquiry
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David Cooperrider & Colleagues (1980s)
▪ Case Western Reserve University▪ Weatherhead School of Business▪ Department of Organizational Behavior
Philosophy & approach in organizational development
Developed as transformational change process
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appreciative inquiry assumptions
In every society, organization or group, something works.
What we focus on becomes our reality.
The act of asking questions of an organization or group influences the group in some way.
It is important to value differences.
The language we use creates our reality.
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traditional paradigm
▪ problem-solving approach
▪ identify, define & fix problems, deficits, weaknesses
▪ underlying premise: do less of what is not working well
“Deficit Thinking”
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appreciative inquiry paradigm
▪ identify & amplify strengths “the best of what is” or what is working well
▪ imagining possibilities to facilitate change & generativity “the best of what could be”
▪ underlying premise: do more of what is working well create bridge between “the best of what is” with vision of “what might be”
“Possibility Thinking”
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the appreciative inquiry 5-D cycle
(Moore & Tschannen-Moran, 2010)
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Social Constructivism &Narrative Therapy
Social Constructivism
▪ Contextual influences shape perceptions (social, cultural, linguistic)
• influence interpretation and construction of reality
• multiple versions of reality (truth is relative to individual’s context)
▪ Focuses on creation of meaning
Narrative Therapy
▪ “Re-stories” or “Reframes” life narratives
▪ Create alternative narratives
Explores contexts
New perspectives & meanings
Change directions
Author new chapters
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Person-Environment-Occupation-Performance (PEOP)
Key Characteristics of PEOP
Client-Centered
Person-Environment-Occupation is Central
Ecological Model Influences
Biological, Psychological, and Social Interactions
Person-Environment Fit
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Principles of PEOP
Views Occupation from a Developmental Perspective
Drive for occupational engagement or participation▪
Multi▪ -dimensional and complex nature of occupation
Importance of the environment context▪
Temporal influences ▪
Inherent nature of occupations▪
Influence on health and well▪ -being
(Hinojosa, Kramer, & Royeen 2017)
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The Role of Narrative in PEOP
▪ “Narratives influence and are influenced by the
person-environment-occupation-performance”
(Hinojosa, Kramer, Royeen, 2017, p. 169)
▪ Narrative is starting point in PEOP Process
▪ Client’s Perspective
Person-Environment-Occupation-Performance Factors
Past, Present, and Future
Perceptions and Meanings
Attitudes and motivations
Identifying needs and goals
▪ Narrative influences OT assessment and evaluation
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L.E.G.A.C.Y.™ Appreciative Life Review
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appreciative life review defined
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“an intentional process that facilitates remembering
positive and negative experiences, in context, to
create appreciative and meaning-focused narratives
which facilitate well-being and adaptive responses”
(Onori Hansen, 2017).
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Premise of Appreciative Life Review
“…people of all ages review their past at various times; they look back to
comprehend the forces and experiences that have shaped their lives”
(Butler, 1963).
unresolved developmental milestones are not considered permanent and may
be revisited for successful reconciliation. (Sigelman & Rider, 2015)
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Premise of Appreciative Life Review
Motivations for Life Review by Young and Midlife Adults
▪ recent problem or crisis
▪ therapeutic/cathartic after traumatic or significant life experience
▪ evaluate the present (rather than reconcile & reframe the past)
▪ life transitions and significant decisions
Shifting the Contextual and Temporal Stage of Life Review
▪ Facilitates ongoing “life course corrections”
▪ Encourages “appreciative mindset” and positive reframing
▪ Increases sense of autonomy (being author of new life chapters)
▪ Encourages relational reconciliation and resolution of unfinished business
▪ Facilitates adaptive responses and normal developmental milestones
▪ Facilitates positive life transitions and decision-making
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Life Purpose
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purpose defined
one’s “…compelling reason for being alive” (Hudson & McLean, 2006).
“that deepest dimension within us – our central core or essence –
where we have a profound sense of who we are, where we came from, and where we’re going.”
Leider (1997)
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qualities of purpose
woven into a person’s identity and is central to personality
a central and self-organizing life aim
organizes & stimulates goals and influences behaviors
provides a sense of meaning
offers direction yet following that direction is optional
does not require achievement of a designated outcome (e.g. goal)
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McKnight & Kashdan (2009)
final thoughts about purpose
“Meaning does not always drive purpose…
meaning probably drives the development of purpose.
Once a purpose becomes developed,
purpose drives meaning”
(McKnight & Kashdan, 2009).
▪ Purpose & meaning have a temporal, bidirectional relationship
▪ A person may have a single purpose or multiple purposes
▪ Exists on 3-dimensional continuum (“Scope – Strength – Awareness”)
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Meaning
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meaning defined“…the sense made of, and significance felt regarding,
the nature of one’s being and existence.”
(Steger et al., 2006)
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qualities of meaning
Meaning is an individual rather than universal construct (Frankl, ▪ 1959/2006)
• “the transitoriness of our existence in no way makes it meaningless”
present realities and past are preserved from transitioriness (narrative •
and legacy)
“…▪ good deeds are never wasted and not forgotten. What cannot be
achieved in one lifetime will happen when one lifetime is joined to another”
(Kushner, 1986).
Narrative and lasting legacy▪
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(Frankl, 1959/2006)
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creating meaning
“Activity and occupational demands are
the specific features of an activity and
occupation that influence its meaning
for the client and the type and amount
of effort required to engage in it”
(OTPFW, 2014).
▪ Symbolic
▪ Metaphorical
▪ Unconscious
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ascribing meaning
Values: “principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile by the client who holds them” (OTPFW, 2014)
Beliefs: “cognitive content held as true” (Moyers & Dale, 2007 as cited in OTPFW, 2014)
Spirituality: “…the way individuals seek and express meaning and purpose and the way they experience their connectedness to the moment, to self, to others, to nature, and to the significant or sacred” (Puchalaski et al., 2009 as cited in OTPFW, 2014)
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Generativity“Shifting the Context”
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generativity defined
“The desire and commitment to
care for younger generations, the community, and/or
society
by creating and sharing a legacy
that is personally meaningful and significant”
(Nicole Onori Hansen, 2016).
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origins of generativity
Plato’s Symposium (Wakefield, 1998) ▪ Love is the antecedent to generativity.
▪ “In Plato’s view, all people are pregnant with physical or
mental generative products, awaiting the inspiration for
their birthings that can only come through a loving
relationship with another person” (McAdams, 2001).
“To be generative is to give birth to a beautiful product…” (McAdams, 2001).
Ultimate expression of generativity considered the birth of a child.
Appeases the human yearning for immortality.
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qualities of generativity
Paradoxical in Nature
▪ Agentic element - create a legacy that will outlive the self
▪ Communal element - expresses care & concern for future generations
▪ “…curious blend of narcissism and altruism” (McAdams, 2001)
Composite or integration of self-actualization & altruism
▪ Concurrent fulfillment of one’s purpose & altruism
▪ Transcendent actualization (Maslow, 1970)
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final thoughts on generativity
Generativity arises from inner needs & external forces such as cultural or societal expectations (Erikson in McAdams, 2001).
Generative concerns & behaviors increase from young to middle-adulthood but relationship between generativity & age is not clear (McAdams, 2001).
Generativity is not about immortality as much as caring or the next generation with ordinary acts of kindness (Erikson in McAdams, 2001).
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L.E.G.A.C.Y.™ Appreciative Life
Review: A Tool to Create
Occupational Narratives
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Role of Occupational Narrative
andL.E.G.A.C.Y.™
Appreciative Life Review in Contemporary
OT Practice
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Meaningful occupational narratives facilitate being, doing,
becoming and belonging
Occupational Narrative supports:
“Participation naturally occurs when clients are actively involved
in carrying out occupations or daily life activities that they find
purposeful and meaningful” (OTPFW, 2014).
Patterns of Living - habits, routines, roles, and rituals can be a
support or barrier to participation (occupational performance)
Satisfaction - individuals experience well-being and quality of life
when they participate in occupations that are personally
meaningful
Role of Occupational Narrative
andL.E.G.A.C.Y.™
Appreciative Life Review in Contemporary
OT Practice
Create Meaningful Occupational Narratives to Facilitate, Enable and Support:
participation and occupational engagement
healthy patterns of living
health, well-being, and satisfaction (quality of life)
adaptive responses (e.g. reconciliation & acceptance)
developmental and psychosocial milestones
development of purpose and meaning
acquisition and preservation of occupational identity
life transitions
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Role of Occupational Narrative
andL.E.G.A.C.Y.™
Appreciative Life Review in Contemporary
OT Practice
Create Meaningful Occupational Narratives to Facilitate, Enable and Support:
identification of regrets, grief, and unfinished business
relational reconciliation and reconnection
resolution of unfinished business
remembrance of positive life stories and experiences
construction of generative life narratives & redemption stories
cultivation of positive and appreciative mindset
amplification of strengths, values & best experiences
creation of a personally meaningful vision with plan & goals
a purposeful, values-centered, strengths-based & meaning-focused life
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TheOT Practice Framework,Occupational Narrative
andL.E.G.A.C.Y.™
Appreciative Life Review
▪Overarching Statement: “Achieving health, well-being, and participation in life through engagement in occupation…”
▪ “OT services are provided for… promotion of health and wellness for clients with disability and non-disability related needs including acquisition & preservation of occupational identity”
▪Occupational identity is important for healthful, productive & satisfying life.
Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (AOTA, 2014)
▪ “Narratives influence and are influenced by the person-environment-occupation-performance” (Hinojosa, Kramer, Royeen, 2017).
▪Narrative is starting point in PEOP Process
Person-Environment-Occupation-Performance Model (Christiansen, Baum & Bass, 2015)
Occupational narratives are our past, present, and future stories of participation, ▪
patterns of living and the meaning we assign to them.
Occupational Narratives ▪ support health, well-being, and participation by facilitating the development of occupational identity and patterns of living that are meaningful and purposeful.
Occupational Narrative Model & L.E.G.A.C.Y.™ Appreciative Life Review (Onori Hansen, 2016 & 2017)
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TheOT Practice Framework,Occupational Narrative
andL.E.G.A.C.Y.™
Appreciative Life Review
“Using a client-centered approach, the practitioner gathers information to
understand
▪ what is currently important and meaningful to the client …
▪ and to identify past experiences and interests that may assist in
the understanding of current issues and problems.
▪ …the client, with the assistance of the occupational therapy
practitioner, identifies priorities and desired targeted outcomes
▪ that will lead to the client’s engagement in occupations that
support participation in life.
▪ Only clients can identify the occupations that give meaning to
their lives and select the goals and priorities that are important
to them (OTPFW, 2014).”
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Benefits of Occupational Narrative
andL.E.G.A.C.Y.™
Appreciative Life Review in Contemporary
OT Practice
Aligns with OT Practice Framework
Easily integrated with occupation-based theories & practice
Supports current paradigm shift in OT
Client-centered (with developmental emphasis)
Multi-dimensional approach
Person Environment and Context
Occupation
Performance
Appropriate for all practice settings including community & well populations
Evaluation & Treatment
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Benefits of Occupational Narrative
andL.E.G.A.C.Y.™
Appreciative Life Review in Contemporary
OT Practice
▪ Practical framework & process focused on non-physical client factorsthat impact:
• participation
• patterns of living
• satisfaction
▪ Supports occupational profile
occupational history
roles, routines, habits, rituals
environment/context
occupational participation (supports and barriers)
▪ Identifies client needs, wants, priorities & goals with focus on purpose and meaning
▪ Individual narratives (past, present, future)
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Application of Occupational Narrative
andL.E.G.A.C.Y.™
Appreciative Life Review in Contemporary
OT Practice
Case StudyMary
▪ 38 years old, single, librarian▪ midlife transition
▪ seeking career change
▪ social anxiety & depression
Session 1▪ Intake Interview to gather client’s occupational narrative
▪ Use appreciative, strengths-based questions in L.E.G.A.C.Y.™ Core areas
▪ What is the most significant relationship in your life?
▪ Tell me about a time in your life when you had a peak experience or were at yourvery best and felt most happy or fulfilled.
▪ Tell me about a time in your life when you had a setback or turning point. What did you learn about yourself? What was the silver lining?
▪ What were you doing the last time you lost track of time?
▪ What would make your life matter?
▪ What would be the best outcome of OT for you?
▪ Evaluate and determine next steps in assessment and intervention
▪ Collaborate with client to develop preliminary plan and goals
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Application of Occupational Narrative
andL.E.G.A.C.Y.™
Appreciative Life Review in
Contemporary OT Practice
The L.E.G.A.C.Y.™ Lifeline Collage
▪ “Being and Outsider” (Childhood)
▪ “Finding My Place, Finding My People” (Adolescence)
▪ “Positive Setbacks” (Young Adulthood)
▪ “New Beginnings” (Midlife)
Life Chapters of Mary’s Occupational Narrative
Your friends are your family.▪
You have a strong desire to be connected to nature and the earth.▪
You are open to experiencing new and different things. You are curious and like to learn. ▪
You crave social interaction on your own terms with a focus on neighborhood ▪ & community.
You are ready to find a community to that is ▪ “home” and establish a network of connections.
▪ You are ready to seek therapy to overcome social anxiety/depression and develop an intimate
relationship.
Patterns of Living, Occupations, Participation and Contexts in Mary’s Narrative
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Application of Occupational Narrative
andL.E.G.A.C.Y.™
Appreciative Life Review in
Contemporary OT Practice
Mary’s Life Vision
My vision is to share my life with a significant other, friends, and the community by using my time and talents and
establishing a home in a quiet, tree-lined, multi-generational neighborhood.
3 Month Goals
▪ Move to a home that is closer to work and in a quieter neighborhood.
▪ Explore the education and certification requirements of my top career choices (Adult Basic and Secondary
Education, Training & Development, and organizing) through web research, volunteering, and local university resources.
▪ Begin clarinet lessons to prepare for joining an amateur music group and meeting new friends.
▪ Attend the gym 4 times per week to establish a cardiovascular and strength training routine and meet new friends.
▪ Begin attending therapy on a regular basis for personal growth and to overcome anxiety and depression issues.
Weekly Goals
Explore the Association for Talent Development website on Tuesday or Thursday night for ▪ 1 hour to learn more about career opportunities and certifications and in the field.
Go to the gym in North Mankato on Wednesday after work to gather information about classes and do ▪ 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise.
Call or email the therapy office during my lunch hour on Wednesday or Thursday to get information about fees and ▪
payments.
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