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Up, Up, and Away : Experience , Envision , Grow …. Karen B. Frank Barney, Ph.D . OTR/L, FAOTA Last Lecture Series. Kawa Model Iwama , M. (2005). Birth -18 yrs: St. Louis, MO College - 42 yrs: Madison, WI 42- 45 yrs: Lexington, KY 45 yrs - present: St. Louis, MO. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Up, Up, and Away: Experience, Envision, Grow…
Karen B. Frank Barney, Ph.D. OTR/L, FAOTALast Lecture Series
Kawa ModelIwama, M. (2005)
Birth -18 yrs: St. Louis, MO
College - 42 yrs: Madison, WI
42- 45 yrs: Lexington, KY
45 yrs - present: St. Louis, MO
My Life Themes • Experience the time with reflection
• Envision and reinvent, when appropriate
• Grow physically, psychosocially, spiritually
Marine Corps Dad
• Northern Missouri “roots”• Christian mother• Jewish father• 1 older brother• U. of Missouri Journalism School graduate
World War II Mother• Southern Illinois Christian “roots”• 4 sisters, 3 brothers• Stephens College graduate• Small arms plant secretarial pool• Cared for daughter; “christening”
Childhood Family
– Birth during WW II– Birth of first sister after WW II– Marine Reserves—Korean Conflict– Birth of 2 more sisters after Korea– Dad—Advertising Executive– Mother--Homemaker
Childhood Family
Spiritual Formation• Mother: Active participant• Dad: Initially abstained, then focused
participant• Methodist Church and Sunday School• Conservative values• Negative Roman Catholic influence
Bronze Star Marine Dad
Diversity Formation
• First integrated experience• Postcard collection• International doll collection• Envisioned family• Pen pal—United Kingdom• First integrated school—7th grade
Other Formation Influences• Dance• Girl Scouts• Church Choir• Reading– Science– History– Nancy Drew
Adolescence
Adolescence• Experience– “Do unto others…”– “Make new friends but keep the old…”– “...a sister to every other Girl Scout”
• Envision– Nipher Jr HS– Kirkwood HS
• Grow
Early Adult Years
• Experience– UW-Madison BSOT program
• Envision– Future husband, family, career
• Grow– Reinvention – living my dream
Early Family LifeExperience, Envision, Grow– Reinvention continues
• Two careers– OT– the “ONLY TOPIC”– Journalism Health Care Administration
• Diversity via Adoption—children, Grandma Marge
Family Revelation
• Stunning discovery (circa 1980):
Grandfather Albert Frank and Otto Frank (Anne’s father) were half brothers
Mid Life Family Uprooting• Experience—age of “coalescence”• Envision—different horizons• Growth—
– Another Reinvention• Four Teens• Four Cats• Health Maintenance Organization
– HealthWise of Kentucky • Home Health Care• Faculty Role
Middle Age– Children in crisis—2 of 4– Relocation 2 times in 2 years– Health issues—parents• Dementia• Caregiving
Coming Home to St. Louis• Experience
– SSM Health Care – Academic Setting #3– Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Envision– Empty Nest– Parental Frailty– Doctoral Program
• Grow
Occupational Balance
Time to Rebalance“It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquility and occupation which gives happiness.”
Thomas Jefferson
Rebalancing--Reinventing• CFS Personal OT Strategies
– Energy Conservation– Mental Health Literature
• Positive Influences– Doctoral Program at SLU– Consulting with the OT Department– New Geriatric Education Center
Full Circle Life—Coming Home to SLU Consultant, Adjunct, Assistant Prof, Vice
Chair, Chair, Tenured Associate Professor
Retirement Reinvention Forecast
Retirement = Retreading
Retreading Socially--Family
Retreading Socially--Family
Retreading Socially--Family
• Sisters: Tina, Drucie, Stella and their families• Aunt, Uncle, Cousins• God children, grand god children
Retreading Spiritually
• Explore my religious roots and related reflections
Retreading Physically• Fitness and Fundamental Health– Occupation-based Exercise• Walking• Dancing
Retreading--Avocations• Entertaining• Travel• Needlework– Sewing– Knitting– Crocheting– Embroidery
Retreading Socially…..• Friends—old and new• Interdependence—being fully human
Retreading Professionally“God, give me work ‘til my life shall end
And life‘til my work is done.”
Winifred Holtby
Retreading ProfessionallyContinued Engagement:– SLU Prison Program– SLU Geriatric Clinic– Textbook
Occupational Therapy with Aging Adults: Promoting Quality of Life through Collaborative Practice
Lessons from My Life
What I’ve Learned…• Experience the time with reflection
– Faith Foundation– Listen and keep an open mind– Diversity is the face of humanity– Life contains cycles of light and darkness– Perseverance with patience
• Envision and reinvent, when appropriate– Harmony—Religious, racial, familial – Expect the unexpected, without fear
• Grow physically, psychosocially, spiritually– Use my inner compass, be true to myself and others– Follow my heart and have no regrets– Make a difference in my own unique way
Life’s Learnings…
• Look for signs - they may show the way• Surround yourself with positive
influences• Strive for optimism and hope in all
situations• Embrace diversity and interdependence;
promote dignity and respect
Life’s Learnings…• For those to whom much has been
given, much is expected• To serve is a privilege• To serve in a beloved profession is
hardly work!• To serve as a leader is an invaluable gift
Life’s Learnings…• Prepare the way for and inspire others• Maintain youthful, lifelong passions• Build and mend family relationships and
friendships, when needed• Strive for inner peace• Always count one’s blessings…!• A soul mate is a priceless gift of God
My Appreciation……To all who have and will continue to inspire me…• My husband, children, family• Friends and neighbors• Clients, students and colleagues