I think an important thing I learnt in the Orientation week of our Community block was that somethings can turn out differently to what you expected. I imagined that I would dive into the block, being interactive and absorbing what was bring poured out in every lecture. I wanted to know all the expectations and [...]
I don't even know where to begin when it comes to the all the things I have learnt from my time on Psycho-social fieldwork. This time and experience has grown and taught me so much. The research and theory that I have come across, searched for and implemented into my treatment has helped me grow [...]
The jar of life is a well known story with a few alterations here and there. My favorite one that I have heard is this one: A philosophy professor stood before his class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise [...]
We are told as Occupational Therapists to look at the holistic view of our patients. One of the most important factors to consider is the client's context and the culture that relates to their context. In the 21st century, technology has formed part of many client's context and occupations. Media, as in advertising and social [...]
Casual day this year is focused on diversity. Therina Wentzel, the national director of the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities said: "It is an important idea we wanted South Africans to think about on a day that has become associated with doing something fun for a great cause." "Creating an inclusive society [...]
As I am now half way through my psycho-social fieldwork, it is important for me to reflect on what I have done and learnt so far from this experienceThe first thing that has really struck me is the vitality group work. I do not mean working with the other students, although that has taught me [...]
A blog about a blog.... Writing blogs have been an educating and frustrating experience. Although somewhere in my mind I am aware of the extensive learning I have done while writing these blogs, it becomes difficult to focus on this fact when I'm writing a blog at 2am in the morning. Yes, I know this [...]
One of the biggest issues facing mental health is the way it is perceived by the families, community and the world in general. The World Health Organization defines mental health as “a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work [...]
My first week on fieldwork was both my first day on psycho-social treatment blocks and my first visit to a Sub-stance abuse centre. I was very anxious to meet my clients, however they both were easy to talk to and I built a rapport with them after only one session. While performing my first group [...]
OT on the way... 