Why "The Occupation Studio" name?

Occupations fill our everyday lives. They are unique to the individual.

The World Federation of Occupational Therapy says that occupations include "things people need to, want to and are expected to do." The American Occupational Therapy Association defines occupations as: “The everyday, meaningful activities that people do to fill their time, care for themselves, and give their lives purpose.” Like brushing your teeth, paying your bills, planning a trip to Europe, learning how to play jazz guitar, making lasagne, dating, dog sitting, racing motorcycles, going to the bathroom, raising a family, growing tomatoes, caring for a pet, getting a snack in the middle of the night, knitting.

How we perform occupations helps us express who we are and reveal our strengths and challenges. The occupations we choose to do reflect our values, judgment, decision making, focus, fears. Do your occupations--and how you do them--align with who you are and want to be as a person?

My husband will pick up a shirt--clean--stuffed down into the bottom corner of the laundry basket, and head to work without a second thought. But when it comes to discussing literature and film, he's fastidious.

Occupations shape the rhythm of our days. Occupations demand choices which require decisions.

They reflect your lifestyle. Habits, routines, rituals, curiosity, willingness, attitude. Choices you make.

Occupations require certain types of skills, which require self-awareness of one's abilities.

The "studio" component of The Occupation Studio reflects my approach to create an environment of fun, therapeutic exploration. We can learn, grow, and change--and we're allowed to have fun doing it.