Welcome to the Occupational Narratives Database

The Occupational Narratives Database is a collection of digital stories from people of all ages and ability around the world. The digital stories highlight the rich and diverse occupations that give meaning to people’s lives. Through the stories, people are able to share their occupation and what it means to them in their daily lives. Conversely, people may also describe an occupation they are unable to participate and the impacts that has on their health and wellbeing. As occupation is the primary domain of occupational therapists, the digital stories also illustrate the value of what the occupational therapy profession offers to people globally in enabling occupational participation and social inclusion.

Watch our introductory video to learn more about the Occupational Narratives Database.

Latest Stories

Talking about the Occupation of coaching young 7-8 year old girls in softball!!!...
Please enjoy this story of my favorite occupation and my why!...
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This video shows my leisure occupation of crocheting. I explain how it is meaningful to...
In this video, I share why gardening is an important occupation to me....
My name is Megan and I am a first-year graduate student at Maryville University in...

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