Occupational identity. component 1 part 2

1. Chanel’s
occupational
identity
Component 1 part 2

2. Family
My family is one of the
biggest influences I have on
my occupational identity!
Without my family, I
wouldn't’t be the person I
am today. My parents have
helped shape all my values
and beliefs that I hold and
continue to support me with
my decisions I make on my
journey through life. I dont
know where I would be
without all my brothers and
sisters, they can be super
annoying but I love them all
to pieces

3. A friend
As well as my family, my
friends are very important
to me. They are always
there for me no matter
what, and I know I can
always count on them. I
can express myself and
truly be me in their
company.

4. Girlfriend
Jordan is my favourite
person in the whole
world. He is my best
friend and really helps
define who I am. I can
be myself with him and
no that he can make all
my worries go away. He
is 100% supportive of me
and my decisions to
study and become an
occupational therapist. I
would honestly be lost
without this boy!

5. Travelling
Travelling is an occupation I have done
in the past and want to continue to do
in the future. There is so much to learn
and to see, and I feel as if it makes you
a better and stronger person stepping
out of your comfort zone and taking
risks- especially with your best friend!

6. Support worker
Working as a support worker
has helped shape me as a
person even more. I started
working at the age of 17 and
have been doing the same work
as I study for 5 years. Without
all the wonderful people I
support I would have never
found the motivation to start
my journey towards becoming
an occupational therapist

7. Netball
I have played netball since I
was 5 years old and am
currently still playing socially.
At the moment I play
between 6-8 games a week
and feel a huge sense of loss
if im not able to play at all
during the week.

8. Student
Being a student is important to me, as
it is my first step into becoming an
occupational therapist. I have also
meet some great people and have
had found a sense of belonging here
at the OT school.

9. Knitting
Knitting is a new occupation that I
have learnt while studying at the OT
school. I have now found that I am
able to give back to the community by
knitting wee singlet's and jerseys for
babies and donating them to
pregnancy help, which I intend to do
for as long as I can

10. Volunteering
I have been volunteering with a
young lady with a disability for 3
years and absolutely love it. She is
a great person who makes me
think twice about some of my
values that I hold.

11. Occupational therapist
After 3 years at the
polytech, I hope to
be joining my fellow
students at the
graduation
ceremony and be
able to start the
next part of my life
as an occupational
therapist

12. References
• https://www.pinterest.com/ch07/graduation/