NARRATIVE IN ACTION: CHALLENGE AND CHANCE FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS IN RESEARCH

Summary of the Workshop: The purpose of the workshop will be to develop knowledge on how narrative theory and methodology can be used to get access to situated and transactional qualities of occupation in research as well as... [ view full abstract ]

Summary of the Workshop:

The purpose of the workshop will be to develop knowledge on how narrative theory and methodology can be used to get access to situated and transactional qualities of occupation in research as well as in clinical work.
The rational for this workshop is the growing need for theory and method within occupation-based practice as well as science giving access to situated, social and unfolding understanding of occupation.
The objectives of the workshop is that participants will be able to use narrative theory and methodology as tool to access situated transactional and emerging qualities of human occupation for use within their practice.

The workshop will consist of three parts:
-The first part will situate narrative as scientific tool. Specifically theory on narrative in action will be adressed (Josephsson, Alsaker 2015).
-The second part will exemplify how narrative methodology can be used in research drawing from on-going research focusing on the narratives of stroke survivors post-stroke and from mental health settings. (Satink, Josephsson et al. 2015).
-In the third part we will discuss how narrative theory as well as methodology can be used as practical tool in clinical practice.
The format of the workshop will be shorter presentations mixed with groups-tasks were participants will be able to choose between more clinical or research oriented focus.

Maximum number of participants for the workshop will be 30.

Brief description of intended participants: This workshop would be suitable for occupational therapists and researchers.