Part Two: Practical Task:

The follow power point includes ten occupations that I believe are significant

and important contributors to my occupational identity.

FAMILY:

Family is an imperative part of

my occupational identity. I

strongly value my family as

they have provided me with

support, opportunities, discipli

ne and have helped shape me

to be the person I am today.

Being part of my family

provides me with a sense of

belonging. It has provided me

with necessary contribution of

social interaction, mutual

support, friendship and a sense

of being included to

occupational performance and

life satisfaction. My family has

also guided my ‘becoming’

during my life period as I have

learnt from them which

contributes hugely to my

future self.

HOCKEY:

One significant part of my occupational

identity includes hockey as it is a sport I

have played for the majority of my life. I

started playing hockey when I was four

years old and continued playing until I

finished college and moved to Dunedin. I

was strongly influenced by my mum

because it was a huge part of her life so

was encouraged to play. Hockey provides

me with a sense of ‘doing’ as it is an

occupation that is goal orientated and

provides me with meaning. It has also

given me a sense of ‘belonging’ as I am

part of a team. I believe that although

the team will not stay together or be the

same forever it is always going to be a

significant group that I will include when

identifying myself through occupations.

Hockey has provided me with a variety of

skills which have influence on my

‘becoming’.

SWIMMING:

Swimming for me is a leisure activity that I recognise as being part of my occupational identity.

It is an occupation which I do for fitness, when socializing and also when exploring. I only

normally go swimming when it is summer time as that is when the water is warmest. I go

swimming at all different kind of places but I enjoy swimming in the river the most. It is a fun

activity I like to do with friends and family when socializing and getting away from stressful

things in my life

STUDENT/STUDYING:

After finishing college I moved from Nelson to Dunedin to study for three years as an occupational

therapy student. This was a huge transition in my life and I now see it as being a large part of my

present occupational identity. Being a student has provided me with a sense of belonging as I am

associated to a specific group who are working to achieve the same things and are hoping to

graduate after three years. I recognise this occupation as being an important part of my becoming

as it is through my study that shapes my future job as being an occupational therapist.

FRIENDS:

I enjoy spending time with my friends on a regular basis as it has significant meaning to

me. Being around my friends provides me with a sense of belonging as I am around

people who I feel extremely content and happy with. This is an important part of my

occupational identity as it is an occupation that I have done in the past, present and

will continue in the future. It provides me with meaningful relationships.

CAPOEIRA :

Capoeira is a new occupation that I

have only recently started

participating in. It is an occupation

which involves dance and mirroring

movements with a partner. I have

found this to be a very different and

interesting occupation which pushes

me to learn new skills, roles and

rules. It is part of my occupational

identity but I don’t believe it is a

significant part because I do not

have a great understanding of it nor

do I find myself having a connection

with the specific group members

yet.

FOOD:

Food is an important part of my

occupational identity as it goes

beyond biological motivation

because it also holds

social, symbolic and spiritual

meanings. Food is a large part of

my life because it is a necessary to

maintain a healthy life style but is

also an occupation which brings

my family and friends together

during social events. It has a

symbolic meaning to me as for

every birthday that a family

member has a cake is made to

celebrate the person special day.

EXPLORING:

I thoroughly enjoy exploring and going to new places that I have never been before. I love going

sight-seeing and finding new beaches that I can relax and not worry about other things while

I’m there. I acknowledge this as being part of my occupational identity as it provides me with

places where I am able to reflect, be introspective or meditative, to discover one’s self and

enjoy being with special people.

FARMING:

I have lived on a farm with my family ever since I was a young child which has created farming

to be part of not only my individual occupational identity but my family’s as well. Farming takes

up a lot of time as the animals require daily attention. It is an occupation that my family does

for leisure as we all like animals and enjoy working outside. This occupation provides my family

and I with a sense of belonging as we all connect and are known for owning and working on the

farm.