Abstract: This article proposes a novel occupational practice model implied from the native concept of Taiji Diagram. Four elements of Taiji Diagram, namely Yang-fish, Yin-fish, Yin-fish-eye and Yang-fish-eye, are matched to the elements of occupational practice, namely person, environment, economic condition and mental condition, respectively. The interaction between persons and their environment can be thought as the interaction between Yin and Yang, and the balance would be focused on. Some different ideas may be brought from this model, such as Appropriate Challenge, Appropriate Empowerment.

Key words: occupational therapy, Taiji Diagram, balance, practice