Psychosocial Occupational Therapy

Key Features

• UNIQUE! At least two cases studies in each clinical chapter show how to apply the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF) in determining treatment options, and one or more conceptual models address the psychosocial needs of clients.
• Using the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework chapter describes how to apply the latest version of the OTPF to the practice of occupational therapy.
• Balanced approach to psychosocial occupational therapy includes thorough coverage of primary diagnoses, as well as occupational and psychosocial theories, models, and approaches. 
• Emphasis on clinical reasoning skills provides insights on how to select treatment strategies based on the conceptual theories and models presented in the earlier chapters; the information on diagnoses also references the DSM-5.
• A focus on psychosocial skills makes it easier to adjust your way of approaching a client, the nature of the therapeutic relationship, and the direction and eventual outcomes of intervention — regardless of the setting or the primary diagnosis.
• Coverage of therapeutic interaction skills and group process skills shows how to provide treatment in both individual and group settings.

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Author Information

By Nancy Carson, PhD, OTR/L, FNAP, FAOTA, Associate Professor, Division of Occupational Therapy, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina