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Occupational justice and client-centred practice: a dialogue in progress
Elizabeth Townsend1, Ann A Wilcock
1School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University 5869 University Avenue, Forrest Building Room 215 Halifax, Nova Scotia. liz.townsend@dal.ca
Summary
Occupational therapists can advance justice by addressing occupational injustices like alienation and deprivation. Open dialogue is crucial for therapists to advocate for occupational rights and promote societal well-being.
Area of Science:
- Occupational therapy
- Social justice
- Client-centered practice
Background:
- Explores the intersection of occupation, justice, and client-centered practice.
- Addresses the central question: How do occupational therapists enact justice?
Purpose of the Study:
- To foster dialogue on occupational justice within the global occupational therapy community.
- To identify and define forms of occupational injustice.
Main Methods:
- Critical reflection on dialogues and culturally situated interests.
- Analysis of workshop participant interactions.
- Comprehensive literature review.
Main Results:
- Identified four key occupational injustices: alienation, deprivation, marginalization, and imbalance.
- Proposed four corresponding occupational rights: meaning, participation, choice, and equal privilege.
- These findings highlight the need for occupational therapists to actively engage with justice issues.
Conclusions:
- Encourages occupational therapists to break silence and openly discuss occupational injustices.
- Emphasizes the timeliness of this dialogue for defining the profession's unique contributions.
- Advocates for proactive engagement to address injustices and promote health and social inclusion.