Group Dynamics in Occupational Therapy

The Theoretical Basis and Practice Application of Group Intervention
6. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-63822-152-4
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 494 Seiten, Format (B × H): 210 mm x 280 mm, Gewicht: 1201 g

This best-selling textbook, now in its Sixth Edition, provides the essential strategies and tools that occupational therapists need to design and organize client groups for enhanced, theory-based therapeutic interventions for physical, mental health, and wellness populations.

Updated in line with AOTA’s latest Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, the book is split into three sections. Section I introduces author Marilyn Cole’s 7-step format for group leadership, the cornerstone for the rest of the book. This is followed by chapters on the fundamentals of group dynamics, client-centered groups, and issues around diversity, inclusion, and cultural humility. Section II provides an overview of a range of theoretical approaches to group work, from psychodynamic, biomechanical, behavioral/cognitive, developmental, sensory, and occupation-based models.

Section III focuses on design of group protocols, synthesizing the theories, activities or modalities, leadership, and membership selection guidelines. Revisions include guidelines for using a client-centered group approach with marginalized populations, as well as designing occupational therapy groups with wellness and non-traditional populations for student service learning in the community.

Thoroughly updated throughout, and with new case studies drawn from a range of disciplines, this is an essential resource for any student or practitioner in the field of occupational therapy.

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development, Undergraduate Advanced, and Undergraduate Core

Autoren/Hrsg.

Cole, Marilyn B.

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Physiotherapie, Physikalische Therapie Ergotherapie, Kreativtherapie (z. B. Kunst, Musik, Theater)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

About the Author, Introduction to the Sixth Edition, Section I: Acquiring Group Skills, 1 Group Leadership: Cole’s Seven Steps, 2 Understanding Group Dynamics, 3 Client-Centered Groups, 4 Groups in the context of DEI and the OT Framework 4th Ed. Section II: Group Guidelines from OT Models & Frames of Reference, Chapter 5: Psychodynamic Approaches 6: The Behavioral-Cognitive Continuum, 7: Allen’s Cognitive Disabilities Groups, 8: Developmental Approaches, 9: Sensory Motor Approaches, 10: A Model of Human Occupation & Other Occupation-Based Models, Section III: Planning an Occupational Therapy Group, 11: Writing a Group Protocol and the Quinnipiac Model, 12: An Introductory Laboratory Experience for Students Group Protocol: Developing Your Professional Self, 13: A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Group Experience Group Protocol: Seeing Myself: My Uniqueness in the Contest of my Culture., 14: Community Groups: Service-Learning Experiences for Students, 15: Wellness, Recovery and Trauma Informed Care

Appendix A: The Task-Oriented Group as a Context for Treatment

Appendix B: The Concept and Use of Developmental Groups

Appendix C: Summary of the AOTA Ethical Code

Appendix D: Excerpts from the OT Practice Framework, 4th Ed.

Appendix E: Comparison of Group Leadership Guidelines in OT Models & Frames of Reference

Appendix F: Overview of International Classification of Function (ICF)

Über Autor(innen)

Marilyn B. Cole, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, is a Professor Emerita of Occupational Therapy at Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT, and an occupational therapy (OT) consultant and writer. After 25 years of full-time teaching, she has now become a full-time writer. She holds a bachelors degree in English from the University of Connecticut, a graduate certificate of occupational therapy from the University of Pennsylvania, and a master of science in clinical psychology from the University of Bridgeport. She is licensed in OT by the State of Connecticut, and certified by the National Board of OT (NBCOT). The author has 24 years of practice experience in mental health, pediatrics, and geriatrics.