Blog reflection #7

Reflecting on various periods of your life, discuss and provide examples of
• The role of occupation in the promotion of health and prevention of disease and disability
• The importance of balancing areas of occupation for health and wellness.

As a public health major, I spent much time learning how to prevent disease and disability and promote health. In my final semester as an intern with the American Red Cross, I helped educate families on how to prevent fires in their mobile homes. We went into each home and asked about their routines and habits, and concerns they have that may be fire hazardous. We helped educate families on the importance of clean homes and preventing children from accessing lighters. 

I think it's important to balance areas of occupation for health and wellness because some occupations may be healthy, and others may not be. It's important to have an understanding of which occupations are beneficial to which aspects of an individual's health and wellness, and what occupations may need to be modified.