Dani Rothwell

My Occupational Identity

FriendsFriends are one of the largest parts of my life. My friends make up my occupational identity

because I spend time with them every single day and I wouldn't’t be who I am without their

influence and their support.

FLATI live with a flat of 4 girls and they are very important to me because I am very close with all of them and we

all have fun together. These are the people that are there through all the rough times.

Scuba DivingScuba diving is something that I am really passionate about and it makes up part of my identity because by

doing something so extreme it has made me more adventurous and carefree.

JobFor me it has always been important to have a job and to do

very well at it. I believe in hard work and being independent so having a job has been a part of my identity for a large portion

of my life.

Future occupation-Occupational TherapyIn the future I want to become an Occupational Therapist which means that study is part of my

identity at present so that I can reach my goal and change my future identity.

FamilyFamily is a large part of my life as they are

extremely supportive and are always encouraging me to be myself and strive at what I would like to do. They are a part of everything

that I do so make a large part of my identity

CraftDoing craft has been a part of my life since I was

very young and it something I do to relieve stress. I am involved in all kinds of craft and I am always

taking on new projects

GamesIn my spare time my friends and I participate in

many board games. It is something that we really enjoy doing as it is extremely social but it

also gets out our competitive sides

Adventure/SportMy family and I love to participate in things we are not used to at

unexpected times. In the past we have gone shooting, quad biking, caving, surfing, rock climbing and much more. These unexpected adventures have made me more challenged therefore I am more

interested in challenging myself

Looking after othersFrom a very early age I have loved looking after

others in any way that I possibly can. I am always interested in babysitting, I am currently a buddy for a young girl and I also enjoy looking after my

friends as much as I can

References

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• Your Destination. (2013). Occupational therapy practice at Otago polytechnic 2013. Retrieved at http://your-destination.wikispaces.com/Occupational+Therapy+Practice+at+Otago+Polytechnic