OT presentation on occupational identity.

1. MY OCCUPATIONAL
IDENTITY EMILY HODGE
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2. BEING OUTDOORS
One of my main
occupational identities is
being outdoors. I love
spending time outside
and being surrounded
with nature, it allows me
to also spend time with
family and friends and is
good for our body to do
exercise. It allows me to
have peace and quiet as I
am far from the city.
‘DOIN

3. BEING A FLAT MATE
Being a flat mate helps
create my occupational
identity as I am sharing
a community with
friends. It helps me
learn about other
people, the way they
live and also helps to
establish roles within
the house and what is
required to be able to
sustain a comfortable
home.
‘BEING’

4. BEING A STUDENT AT OTAGO
POLYTECHNIC
Being a student helps
to gain knowledge
about a particular
topic, helps us to meet
friends, gives us
structure and routine,
allows us to be
surrounded in new
environments and also
helps us to fulfil our
life time dreams.
‘BECOMING’

5. SOCIALIZING WITH FRIENDS
Socializing with friends is
part of my current, past
and future occupational
identity because our
friends help build us and
make us who we are. I
enjoy spending time with
friends as it allows me to
grow as an individual,
gives us someone to feel
comfortable talking to and
because I enjoy their
company.
‘BELON

6. TRAVELLING AND EXPLORING OUR
COUNTRY
Travelling and exploring
our country contributes
to my occupational
identity because it allows
me to grow as a person.
Not only do I get to see
New Zealand's beautiful
nature but I also get to
create memories with
loved ones along the
way.
‘DOING’

7. BEING A FAMILY MEMBER
As human beings we
need to feel love and
be loved and this is
what my family give
me. It gives me a
sense of belonging,
support and
commitment as we all
work together to
make each of our lives
as good as possible.
‘BEING’

8. BECOMING A QUALIFIED
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
‘BECOMIN
G’
Becoming a qualified
occupational therapists
helps me to become who I
want to be. It allows me to
try my hardest to get the
degree as it will set me up
for the rest of my life.

9. SQUASH MEMBER
Squash is part of my
occupational identity
as it was and still is
part of my family
history. I have grown
up from a family who
all play squash so it
was second nature to
me. I love the feeling
being part of a team
makes me feel and it
gives me a sense of
belonging.
‘BELONGING

10. BEING CLOSE TO THE BEACH
Being close to the
beach is a relaxing
experience. It is an
environment that is
calm and soothing
and allows a lot of
memories to be
made. I like being
close to the beach as
it gives me time to
think about things
and clear my head if
I have a lot going on.
‘BEING’

11. BEING A SISTER
Being a sister is
important to me
because it allows me to
have two best friends
that are also family.
They help to create my
occupational identity
because we are always
together and always
supporting each other
along the way.
‘BEING’