Emma Maurice
Lead Occupational Therapist
The Challenge
Joe was experiencing depression, he had lost motivation & had low self-esteem. He was sleeping in his lounge while using his bedroom for storage. This was impacting on his physical health & on having his family around for meals, a valued occupation.
The Change
Joe identified that he would like to decorate his bedroom. He was supported to go shopping for decorating materials. After setting goals with the occupational therapist, he cleared his bedroom and used his existing DIY skills to decorate his room.
The Impact
Joe expressed pride in having decorated his room, which boosted his self-esteem and motivated him for further DIY projects. He slept more comfortably, improving his physical health. He could host his family for meals, decreasing his social isolation.
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