Unlock the Power of Occupational Group Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide

Occupational Group Therapy is a dynamic approach that enables group leaders to achieve a higher level of therapeutic intervention, foster a deeper understanding of foundational concepts and research, and utilize active techniques that drive meaningful and lasting effects on clients.

What You’ll Learn

• Develop the skills and self-confidence needed to become an effective group leader
• Master core skills and concepts, styles of group leadership, clinical and ethical reasoning, and different models of therapy
• Explore warm-up and ice-breaker techniques, role-play exercises, assertiveness and social skills training strategies, and more
• Discover new ways to address common concerns and issues in various intervention settings
• Learn how to design effective group experiences that empower clients to work on themselves both inside and outside of the group

This practical guide covers the functional and performance aspects necessary for occupational therapy intervention, including client handling, structuring, and communication skills. Written by an esteemed expert with decades of practical experience in the field, this comprehensive resource also features a chapter from accomplished occupational group therapist Louise Fouch, developer of OTIGM, and a foreword by Professor Emerita Sharon Brintnell, former President of World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT).

Key Takeaways

By applying the principles and techniques outlined in this guide, occupational therapists can:

• Improve client outcomes through targeted and engaging group interventions
• Enhance their skills and confidence in leading groups and facilitating meaningful interactions
• Stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in occupational group therapy

This must-have teaching manual and guide is perfect for undergraduate and post-graduate occupational therapy students, as well as practitioners looking to increase their use of group work as a therapeutic intervention.

Product Details:

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• 1st edition (June 28, 2021)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 224 pages
• ISBN-10: 1119591430
• ISBN-13: 978-1119591436