often abbreviated OT, is the use of treatments to develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of patients with a physical, mental or developmental condition.Occupational therapy is a client-centered practice that places a premium on the progress towards the client’s goals. Occupational therapy interventions focus on adapting the environment, modifying the task, teaching the skill, and educating the client/family in order to increase participation in and performance of daily activities, particularly those that are meaningful to the client.
by OTchick June 22, 2013
Somebody you know thru work (colleague, customer, etc.) with whom you're friendly on the job, but you aren't interested in becoming their buddy/ mate nor in fraternizing with them elsewhere.
Brian: I eat lunch in the employee cafeteria with David three times a week, but when I invite him to a barbecue or to go out drinking on Saturdays, he always claims to be busy or have other plans.
Scott: Sounds like he considers you an occupational acquaintance!
Scott: Sounds like he considers you an occupational acquaintance!
by Powerpasser January 12, 2018
A girl who is crazy for sex who will be willing to give "occupations" such as hand job and bj. occupations=jobs
by Kyle SJ October 7, 2007
A term used by the Occupational Therapy Profession which confuses the masses, but means: the facilitation of and application of volitional activity to promote wellbeing. Perhaps it should be re-named volitional activity therapy.
1. Going on holiday to have a break because you have been working too hard.
2. Helping somebody who has experienced an injury or illness find new ways to carry out activities that he or she wishes to, that he or she would otherwise have difficulties with due to the effects of the injury or illness.
3. Choosing a vocation that increases your sense of self-worth.
4. Creative activities that give one a sense of pleasure or achievement which contribute to ones wellbeing.
2. Helping somebody who has experienced an injury or illness find new ways to carry out activities that he or she wishes to, that he or she would otherwise have difficulties with due to the effects of the injury or illness.
3. Choosing a vocation that increases your sense of self-worth.
4. Creative activities that give one a sense of pleasure or achievement which contribute to ones wellbeing.
by Venth May 2, 2005
When you just can't give a shit about something at work. This is usually due to seeing wonderful new programs fall on their faces time and time again.
Worker 1: Hey, did you see we're having a raffle to win plastic water guns?! You get tickets by bringing in school supplies!!!! It's such a great idea!
Worker 2: Sorry, I'm suffering from a bad case of occupational constipation.
Worker 2: Sorry, I'm suffering from a bad case of occupational constipation.
by Dilberto, Prince of Mierda July 12, 2013
An occupational hazard is something unpleasant that you may suffer or experience as a result of doing your job or hobby.
idiot : you suck ;
backa : why the " ; " ?
idiot : hhh sorry it's an occupational hazard from programming .
backa : why the " ; " ?
idiot : hhh sorry it's an occupational hazard from programming .
by chou_chou March 31, 2018