chapter 5 Flashcards
Who is Wendy Wood?
Wendy Wood, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, is Associate Professor in the Division of Occupational Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
What does David Whyte suggest about work?
David Whyte suggests that having a firm persuasion in our work, feeling it is right for ourselves and good for the world, is a great triumph of human existence.
What is the main question explored in the text?
The main question is how occupational therapists can stay convinced that their work is right for themselves and good for the world despite discouragement.
What does professionalism encompass?
Professionalism encompasses widely held expectations and objective standards for evaluating any profession.
What metaphors does Wendy Wood use to depict professionalism?
Wendy Wood uses the metaphors of heart, mind, and soul to depict the vital elements of professionalism.
What does the heart of professionalism represent?
The heart of professionalism represents the belief that what professionals do is especially important for the well-being of individuals or society.
What is Good Work according to Eliot Freidson?
Good Work is characterized by its value being so special that money cannot serve as its sole measure, and it is undertaken for the pleasure of something that may be considered play.
What is fiduciary responsibility in professionalism?
Fiduciary responsibility means placing the needs of those being served and society at large above self-interests.
Who were the founders of the American Occupational Therapy Association?
The founders included Susan Cox Johnson, George Edward Barton, Eleanor Clarke Slagle, William Rush Dunton, Isabel Newton, and Thomas B. Kidner.
What did Jane Addams say about those who give themselves to a greater good?
Jane Addams stated that those who give themselves to a greater good develop their humanity and authenticity.
What themes characterized the early years of occupational therapy?
Themes included core convictions in the nobility of service, strength of the human spirit, and the primacy of occupation in health and healing.
What can make occupational therapists heartsick?
Occupational therapists can feel heartsick due to external demands and pressures that conflict with their ethos of caring.
What is the mind of professionalism?
The mind of professionalism refers to the advancement and application of a specialized body of knowledge unique to the profession.
Why is it important for professionals to cultivate their mind?
Cultivating the mind is important for upholding fiduciary responsibilities to society and ensuring practices evolve with the field’s knowledge.
What can lead to discouragement in occupational therapy practice?
Practicing without connection to the larger scholarly conversations can lead to discouragement and a sense of heartsickness.
What was the impact of Anne Spencer on Wendy Wood’s career?
Anne Spencer helped Wendy Wood understand the importance of connecting her practice to the larger scholarly advancements in occupational therapy.
What story is described in the text?
The story of conviction cultivated by Anne Spencer’s insistence on professionalism, beginning at Harmarville Rehabilitation Center.
What transformations were witnessed at Harmarville Rehabilitation Center?
Positive transformations in a teenager who had been injured and an older man who had attempted suicide, as they built a rocking horse together.
What message did the teenager convey about his experience?
His occupational therapy had helped him, contrasting with a previous negative experience symbolized by a little girl with a Coke.
What is the significance of the mind of professionalism?
It serves as a wellspring of professional empowerment and inspiration for occupational therapists.
Who are considered giants of the profession?
Scholar-practitioners, inspiring educators, groundbreaking researchers, visionary program planners, and tireless advocates.
Name some 20th century giants of occupational therapy.
Adolf Meyer, Susan Tracy, William Dunton, Eleanor Clarke Slagle, Jean Ayres, Mary Fiorentino, Lorna Jean King, Mary Reilly, and Wilma West.
What is the role of today’s occupational therapists?
They catalyze the realization of a better occupational therapy by embracing the mind of professionalism.
Who are some contemporary giants in dementia care?
Carolyn Baum, Lena Borell, Susan Coppola, Mary Corcoran, Nancy Richman, Corky Glantz, Betty Hasselkus, Carly Hellen, Louise Nygard, Joan Rogers, Teepa Snow, and Jitka Zgola.
What is the relationship between the mind and heart of professionalism?
Both are equally vital and thrive when held in a mutually fortifying balance.
What happens when the heart is valued above the mind?
It legitimizes clinical approaches that do not align with the profession’s philosophical traditions.
What is the consequence of educators separating heart from head?
They produce practitioners with minds that do not know how to feel and hearts that do not know how to think.
What is the soul of professionalism?
It is characterized by authentic connections and a sense of community among professionals.
What does true collegiality involve?
Honest, critically evaluative connections among professionals dedicated to realizing a greater good.
What does Parker Palmer say about soulful communities?
They welcome creative conflict, invite diverse voices, embrace ambiguity, practice honesty, and adopt humility.
What makes occupational therapists soul-sick?
Isolation, division, and secrecy within the professional culture.
What is the interconnected fabric of professionalism?
The heart, mind, and soul of professionalism are three interconnecting elements that must be kept vibrant.
What did Wilma West emphasize for occupational therapists?
The importance of professional unity to adapt to changing demands and approaches.
Who is honored as an exemplary occupational therapist?
Anne Spencer, for her dedication, mindfulness, and soulful connection in the field.
What poem concludes the text?
The poem ‘The Low Road’ by Marge Piercy, emphasizing the importance of collective action.
