Abstract
Social context has been largely studied to understand the use of human capacity (i.e. occupations) to shape surroundings and ways of living. Yet, the intertwined relation of human capacities and natural features (i.e. physical geographies) received little or no attention within occupational science. We argue that harmful western notions of productivity, efficiency, comfort, and safety have disconnected human ways of living from natural processes and patterns. Thus, the discipline needs to think beyond the Anthropocene and dominance over nature, to engage with notions of Symbiocene (Albrecht, 2019) to envision a possible future on Earth. Purpose: The aim of this dialogical session is to explore participants' views of the role of occupation in shaping geographical environments. We will consider Symbiocene (Albrecht, 2019) and how this notion can influence future research within the discipline. Structure: Participants will introduce themselves and discuss how geographies shape occupations in their regions. Then, an introduction of the Symbioscene will be provided by the facilitators and in small groups participants will discuss the potential of advancing the Symbioscene through (collective) occupation. Two discussion questions or themes: How does the natural environment in your region influence human capacities? What is the role of occupation in influencing physical geography? How can occupation be harnessed to work with geography and ecology to promote the Symbioscene?
Albrecht, G.A. (2019). Earth emotions: New words for a new world. Longleaf Services on behalf of Cornell University
Farias, L., Laliberte Rudman, D., Pollard, N., Schiller, S., Serrata Malfitano, A. P., Thomas, K., & Bruggen, H. (2019). Critical dialogical approach: A methodological direction for occupation-based social transformative work. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 26(4), 235– 245. https://doi.org/10.1080/11038128.2018.1469666
Resende, A., & Dos Santos, V. (2020). Sustainable occupational opportunities in protected areas in Brazil. World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin, 76(1), 40-49. https://doi.org/10.1080/14473828.2020.1758398
Albrecht, G.A. (2019). Earth emotions: New words for a new world. Longleaf Services on behalf of Cornell University
Farias, L., Laliberte Rudman, D., Pollard, N., Schiller, S., Serrata Malfitano, A. P., Thomas, K., & Bruggen, H. (2019). Critical dialogical approach: A methodological direction for occupation-based social transformative work. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 26(4), 235– 245. https://doi.org/10.1080/11038128.2018.1469666
Resende, A., & Dos Santos, V. (2020). Sustainable occupational opportunities in protected areas in Brazil. World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin, 76(1), 40-49. https://doi.org/10.1080/14473828.2020.1758398
Original language | English |
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Publication status | Published - 18 Aug 2022 |
Event | Inaugural World Occupational Science Conference 2022 - Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, Vancouver, Canada Duration: 18 Aug 2022 → 20 Aug 2022 https://wosc.osot.ubc.ca/ https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/14427591.2022.2111001?needAccess=true (Published abstracts) https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14427591.2022.2111001 (Abstract proceedings) https://med-fom-wosc.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2022/08/Program-at-a-glance_Aug-17.pdf (Program) |
Conference
Conference | Inaugural World Occupational Science Conference 2022 |
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Country/Territory | Canada |
City | Vancouver |
Period | 18/08/22 → 20/08/22 |
Other | The scientific program of the inaugural World Occupational Science Conference in its quality and diversity reflects the strength of occupational science around the globe as well as the theme of the conference ‘Occupation and Society: Global to Local Perspectives for the Future’. We would like to extend a huge thanks to the 36 members of the International Abstract Review Committee who evaluated the merit of over 220 submissions and to the members of the Scientific Committee who put together the final program based on those evaluations. We are thrilled to have almost 150 oral presentations, poster, and dialogic sessions from occupational scientist scholars from 37 countries around the world on a diverse range of topics including decolonization, belonging, student education, LGBTQIA2S+, migration, occupational justice, transition, mobilities, design, non-sanctioned occupations, retirement, play, and oppression to name just a few. We are looking forward to rich and diverse discussions between us all throughout the days of the conference as we come together to celebrate occupational science and to look to the future. We look forward to welcoming you to the conference and to Vancouver. |
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