OCCUPATIONAL CONCEPTS PORTFOLIO: Component One: Part Two

MY OCCUPATIONAL IDENTITYEmily Caldwell 2015

SOCIALISING WITH FRIENDSSocialising with my friends is a big part of my life as I have grown up with them and the influence my identity a lot. They contribute to my occupational identity as we go do things together such as ten pin bowling or for walks and we introduce each other to new and different occupations. Being with my friends gives me a sense of belonging.

RELAXING IN MY ROOM…..Relaxing in my room is a time where I can be by myself and self reflect. It allows me to have some time to myself in a quiet space after a busy day at tech and at my flat. My room is decorated in a way where it is relaxing and calming. It allows me to have time to myself and wind down.

ROWING AROUND THE LAKE I used to do rowing competitively for Te Awamutu Rowing Club. I really enjoyed rowing as it introduced me to a lot of people, it makes up my occupational identity as it was once such a large part of my life and I still do it but not so often. I feel that rowing contributes to my occupational identity.

CREATING NEW FOODS…I love to create and try new foods. I find it very fun to experiment with these new ideas. Sometimes it pays off and other times it doesn't’t pay off. In this picture is avocado chocolate mouse. This experiment was one that paid off, it is a very yum and healthy dessert. Creating ne foods allows me to “do” and be hands on with this.

BABYSITTING THESE TWO…A few times a week I babysit these cute kids. They are a large part of my life. It gives me a sense of belonging as they call me their sister so in a way it is a second family to me. It is amazing to watch their transition from young baby's to “become” toddlers, then to children. It is such a satisfying occupation and very rewarding.

TRAVELLING OVERSEAS….I love to travel overseas and see new places and explore new cultures. I have a sense of belonging in Scotland in particular as I am half Scottish. This gives me a real sense of cultural identity and belonging. I am very lucky to have traveled to the places I have.

BEING WITH MY FAMILY…I belong to a family of 6. This is a photo of my older brother and sister and me as a baby. I also have a younger sister and Mum and Dad. My family mean a lot to me and it gives me a sense of belong being a sister and daughter.

GOING TO THE BEACH…I love going to my beach house. It is at Tanners point which is in between Waihi and Katikati. I love the beach as it is fun to have a new environment to live in and get away from the city. It has no Wi-Fi meaning I can have some time away from always being on the internet and doing school work.

EXPLORING NEW PLACES…This is a photo of me and my little sister Phoebe and my older sister Stacey. This is us at Queenstown, we explored the South Island as a family and it was so much fun ! It allows us to see the beautiful country New Zealand. It gives me a sense of “doing”.

BEING AN OT STUDENT…Being a student is the largest part of my life at the moment. I am studying to “become” an Occupational Therapist. It is a lot of fun as last year I was at the halls, and this year I am flatting. Also being part of the OT student community gives me a sense of support from them all and belonging to a group.