Framework of Doing-Being- Becoming

Today, I chose to dive into learning about a theory called the Framework of Doing-Being-Becoming. It is a frame of reference theory (FoR), hence the word framework in the name. This framework can be described by using the three words in the title. "Doing" relates to the occupations and occupational performance of the client or individual. "Being" refers to relating to yourself and reflecting on who you are a person. When doing this, you can determine what your roles and responsibilities are. "Becoming" refers to how you transform into new roles by altering or changing your priorities and redefining your values. This framework can be used for adolescents, adults, and elderly individuals with all types of disabilities. This theory is considered functional when the individual can do, be, and become. They can relate to their occupations and occupational performance, they can be themselves, and they can transform their priorities to live their best life despite their disability. An OT can assess the individuals occupational performance by working with the individual on occupations. Three terms I would define for this theory would be occupational performance which is the ability of the individual to carry out specific occupations, self-actualization which is the want or need or drive for someone to do something such as a talent, and occupations which are activities that an individual finds meaningful.