Occupational Therapy Group Interventions

This module builds upon the study of occupation, applying principles to working with person with disability. Students will learn about group theories and skills. Relating to the client groups that will be covered in this trimester (e.g. person with mental health condition), students are to integrate OT theory and practice to design various types of group work that support performance. Students will advance in their skills of activity analysis and grading, be able to describe the activity demands of various occupations or activities while interpreting the context of various occupations or activities. Adult learning principles will be covered in this module, with the aim to develop student’s ability to teach, train or coach caregivers. Client-centred and family-centred practice will be reinforced in the module. An assignment relating to how all other modules in the trimester are linked to occupational therapy practices will be included.