Psychosocial Occupational Therapy A Clinical Practice

Name: Psychosocial Occupational Therapy A Clinical Practice
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ISBN: 9781401812324

ISBN-10: 1401812325

ISBN-13: 9781401812324

Edition: 2nd 2005 (Revised)

Authors: Elizabeth Cara, Anne MacRae

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An excellent resource for coursework in psychosocial occupational therapy, this revised edition focuses on the clinical applications of psychosocial occupational therapy to prepare the reader for working with actual clients in real-life contexts. With a novice friendly approach focusing on diagnosis, this book is filled with case illustrations to demonstrate therapy in clinical practice. Current issues with a clinical focus have been contributed by experts in the field and include an international perspective. Keeping current with developments in the profession, extensive revisions and reorganization reflect the recent Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (AOTA, 2002). Chapters have been…

Book details

List price: $226.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 7/16/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 736
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.75" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.046
Language: English

Elizabeth Cara received her Certificate of Proficiency in occupational therapy from the University of Pennsylvania. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Santa Clara University, a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from John F. Kennedy University and a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the Fielding Graduate University. For the last twenty years, she has been a Professor of Occupational Therapy at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Cara's clinical experience is in the rehabilitation of people with mental disabilities. Her scholarly interests include psychobiography, clinical supervision, infant and family mental health, group dynamics, interpersonal…

Anne MacRae received her B.A. degree in education from Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio, and her M.S. degree in occupational therapy from San Jose State University. She also has a PhD in Human Science from Saybrook Institute, San Francisco. Dr. MacRae is a professor at San Jose State University in California. In addition to teaching, she also supervised the campus-based psychosocial occupational therapy clinic for 20 years. Her other clinical experience includes inpatient acute psychiatry, partial hospitalization programs, and home health care. She is also a recipient of multiple Fulbright Fellowships and engages in international consultation about occupational therapy and mental…



Preface to Second Edition


Preface to First Edition


About the Authors


Contributors



The Mental Health Context



The Client and Family Experience of Mental Illness



Introduction


The Family Perspective--Who Is the Client?


Responses to Mental Illness


Conflicts


Involvement of Family in the Treatment Regime


The Professional Working with Families


The Role of Occupational Therapy


Advocacy and Support Networking


Summary



Environmental and Cultural Considerations



Introduction


Environment


Culture


Summary



Theoretical Concepts



The History and Philosophy of Psychosocial Occupational Therapy



Introduction


Treatment of the Insane before the Twentieth Century


The Founding of Occupational Therapy


Treatment of Mental Illness in the Twentieth Century


The Evolution of Psychosocial Occupational Therapy


Summary



Theories of Mental Health and Illness



Introduction


Humanistic Perspective


Biological Perspective


Psychodynamic Perspective


Behavioral Perspective


Cognitive Perspective


Summary



Diagnosis and Dysfunction



Psychopathology and The Diagnostic Process



Introduction


Psychopathology


Diagnosis


Summary



Schizophrenia



Introduction


Myths and Misconceptions


Etiology of Schizophrenia


Diagnosis of Schizophrenia


Positive Symptomatology


Negative Symptomatology


Prognosis


Interdisciplinary Treatment


Occupational Therapy Intervention


Summary



Mood Disorders



Introduction


Diagnostic Criteria


Causes, Occurrence, and Theories of Mood Disorders


Clinical Picture


Common Evaluation and Management


Occupational Therapy Treatment


Summary



Anxiety Disorders



Introduction


Encountering People with Anxiety Disorders: Settings


Description of Anxiety Disorders


Impact on Daily Functioning


DSM-IV Descriptions of Anxiety


General Treatment Strategies


Occupational Therapy and Self-Management Techniques


Summary



Personality Disorders



Introduction


The Personality Continuum and Etiology of Personality Disorders


The DSM-IV Personality Disorders


Interdisciplinary Assessment and Treatment


Occupational Therapy Treatment Interventions


Summary



Mental Health Across the Lifespan



Mental Health of Children



Introduction


DSM-IV Diagnoses


Helpful Concepts for Treating Children


Child Settings and Programs


Implementing Programming for Children


Summary and Current Trends



Mental Health of Adolescents



Introduction


Adolescent Development


Diagnoses and Presenting Problems


Helpful Concepts for Treating Adolescents


Adolescent Settings and Programs


Implementing Programs


Summary and Current Trends



Mental Health of the Older Adult



Introduction


The Demographics of Aging


Psychiatric Diagnosis


Mental Health Assessment


Occupational Therapy Intervention


Summary



Mental Health with Physical Disorders



Psychosocial Issues in Physical Disability



Introduction


Occupational Therapy and the International Classification of Functioning


Cultural and Societal Factors


Concept of Self


Models of Adapting to Physical Disability


Life Satisfaction and Quality of Life


Specific Psychosocial Issues with Select Disabilities


Summary



The Cognitive, Behavioral, and Psychosocial Sequelae of Brain Injury



Introduction


Diagnosis and Etiology


Prognosis for Recovery


Premorbid Psychosocial Factors


Cognitive Sequelae following Brain Injury


Behavioral Sequelae following Brain Injury


Psychosocial Sequelae following Brain Injury


Interdisciplinary Assessment and Treatment


Occupational Therapy Interventions


Summary



Psychosocial Aspects of Chronic Pain



Introduction


Diagnostic Criteria


Neurobiological Basis of Pain


Mental Attitude


Factors in Chronic Pain


Multidisciplinary Treatment Approach


Specific Occupational Therapy Assessments and Treatment


Summary



Occupational Therapy and Substance Use Disorders



Introduction


Diagnostic Criteria


Assessment and Intervention for Substance Use


Summary



Occupational Therapy Intervention in Mental Health



Evaluation and Assessment



Introduction


The Evaluation Process


Criteria for Selecting Tools


Communicating Evaluation Findings and Intervention Recommendations


Other Considerations in Evaluation: Assessment, Screening, and Outcome Evaluations


Summary



Methods and Interpersonal Strategies



Introduction


Interpersonal Strategies


Occupational Therapy Methods


Summary



Groups



Introduction


Overview of Group Therapy


Occupational Therapy Groups


Summary



Expanded Roles for Occupational Therapy in Mental Health



Occupational Therapy in the Criminal Justice System



Introduction


Criminal Justice Settings


Clinical Competencies in a Criminal Justice Setting


Summary



Vocational Programming



Introduction


History of Work Programming in Occupational Therapy


Expanding Roles of Occupational Therapists


Implementation of Occupational Therapy Services


Summary



Case Management



Introduction


History of Case Management


Models of Mental Health Case Management


Case Management Service Interventions


The Client-Case Manager Relationship


Summary



Clinically Related Roles



Fieldwork Supervision in the Mental Health Setting



Introduction


Dimensions of Fieldwork Education and Supervision


Theoretical Models of Supervision


Practical Models and Methods of Supervision


Maximizing Learning--Benefiting from Supervision


The Transition to Fieldwork Educator or Supervisor


Summary



Demonstrating Effectiveness in Occupational Therapy



Introduction


Communication


Evidence-Based Practice


Documentation


Research


Promotion


Presentation and Publication


Summary



Psychopharmacology for the Occupational Therapist




Resources


Glossary


Index