Fueling the engines: a role for occupational therapy in promoting healthy life transitions

This article explores the potential role of occupational therapy in promoting healthy life transitions among people without illness or disease, The story of Roxana, a woman who moved with her family from Mexico to the United States, is described. The many transitions Roxana experienced are examined using the Person-Environment-Occupation Model. Implications for practice focus on assessment and intervention strategies that can help practitioners and individuals experiencing transitions use occupation to prevent illness and promote health.