Occupational Engagement

This powerpoint had to link people playing games through doing, being, belonging and becoming in an occupation. I thought it would be a good idea to introduce my chosen occupation which is Games. My fieldwork two placement was in a facility where service users had mental and physical disabilities. Whilst on my placement I participated and organised games for the service users at the facility. Some examples of the games I organised were the parachute game, housie, a series of ball and co-ordination games. With these games I would try to motivate and involve all the service users by getting them participating and socialising with other service users and enjoying themselves.

One concept is doing which includes "purposeful, goal orientated activities, doing has been the traditional pre occupation of occupational therapy" (Hammell, 2004, p. 301). In my powerpoint I have used images which represent this concept are 3, 4, 13 and 16. Many people find games purposeful, meaningful and people set out goals they want to achieve whilst playing them. Many find games fun, challenging, enjoyable and being valued by your peers, well I personally do. Games also express meaning through 'doing' and you can explore new opportunities.

The next concept is Being this is "time taken to reflect be introspective or meditative" (Hammell, 2004, p. 301). Being can also take place in the form of arts, music, nature and being valued by people. Images I have chosen represent this concept are 1, 5, 11 and 12. People love feeling involved and participating in activities. Being is also a time for people to reflect and be themselves as they experience life by getting amongst the games and have fun.

The next concept is Become this is "envisioning a future self, who or what a person wishes to become through development of self and learning" (Hammell, 2004, p. 302). Images that I have chosen that represent this concept well are 4, 9, 10, 13 and 19. People engage themselves in various activities in this case games so they can gain new experiences, learn new skills and discover more about themselves.

The last concept I will discuss is Belonging this is "social interaction, mutual support and friendship, sense of being included to occupational performance and life satisfaction" (Hammell, 2004, p. 302). Images that I have used to represent this concept include 1, 5, 6, 8, 14, 15 and 18. I personally believe that belonging is the most important concept as through interaction with other people you learn and develop new skills, friendships, memories and you have a great time. Also brings people together and opportunities given.

The ethical considerations I have made in relation to the images I have chosen include, I have gained informed consent from all people pictured in my images. I have referenced any online sources that I have used and have remained fully confidential to the mental health setting I had placement as I have provided no names or places. Another issue is the limited control over who sees and uses photographs once they have been placed on the internet. This raises concerning issues who do we have responsibility to and who is accountable. 




References

Hammell, K. (2004). Dimensions of meaning in the occupations of daily life. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 300 - 302.