New found wisdom?

Theory into practice.

Aside from arty antics, this week has actually been quite a theory heavy week! The first of many I think! We have begun learning about frames of reference and relating these to practice. It has been really useful to have been out on placement and to have had the opportunity to see the theory in practice! I re-call hearing the expression "theory into practice" a lot and not really understood what it entirely entailed, but it is all starting to make sense now! The frames of reference I have looked at so far are:

• Biomechanical Frame Of Reference
• Client-centred Frame Of Reference
• Compensatory Frame Of Reference
• Cognitive Behavioural Frame Of Reference
• Psychodynamic Frame Of Reference

I still need to do a lot of reading on this topic to expand my understanding, but I have a very basic understanding of some of them, as I have seen them in practice. I have also very briefly looked at some conceptual models of practice.

I made this really simple little picture because I really liked the analogy my tutor Karen gave us explaining that the paradigm is the overarching belief (rainbow) The rain is all theory, the umbrella is the frame of reference, the handle is the model and the hand holding the umbrella is the approach. 

I was shocked to learn that there is actually a Sensory Integration frame of reference which I had no idea about which I would have been working alongside for 3 years at Wirral Autistic Society!

I have a 20 minute presentation to prepare with my learning set for Friday. It is using our occupational case study Joan Rivers and  a scenario in which we have to explore the Compensatory Frame of reference. 

This week I have discovered that it is far less tiring and stressful getting the train to commute to Carlisle, so I am now the proud owner of a student rail card! 

Being on the train at 6am can have its perks! And now with a 3rd off with my railcard!

Today I received my first copy of The British Journal of Occupational Therapy in the post! It felt quite special. It seems a really good resource full of relevant and current articles I can use in my studies.

And finally, if you're wondering about the title of this post? Then wonder no more! This week has seen the emerging of my first ever wisdom tooth! I'm really hoping it will bring me lots of wisdom and help me on my course! So far it's just brought me a bit of pain!

I will leave you with a photo of him! 

 I wonder if he'll help with my reading....