Occupational identity - Lydia Mills

Lydia MillsOCCUPATIONAL IDENTITY

MILLS FAMILY

I identify myself as a family member and it is through the occupation of being a daughter/granddaughter/sister/cousin, that gives me a sense of belonging

SPENDING TIME WITH FRIENDS

Socializing with friends is a major occupation of mine. It is where I am most comfortable about being myself

NETBALL

When I was young I wanted to become a netball player. And t is through this occupation that has given me a great sense of occupational identity

DANCING

Dancing is an occupation I like to associate with when with friends.

SKIING

I have skied since I was very young as my dad was previously a ski instructor. He was able to pass his sense of occupational identity onto his children when he taught us all how to ski

WALKING MY DOG

I enjoy walking my dog when I want to spend time alone

COOKING

I have recently found a new love of cooking. It helps me feel more involved with my flat mates because I am making something for them as well as myself

I am currently studying to become an Occupational therapist. One day I hope that I will get to work in Pediatrics

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY STUDENT

LEARNER

I am a learner. I attended school for 13 years and then those to continue my studies by coming to Dunedin

When I return home for the holidays I often work. I am often known around town for the person who makes their coffee.

WORKING