A Functional Approach to Group Work in Occupational Therapy - Hardcover

Howe, Margot C.; Schwartzberg, Sharan L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0397506570 ISBN 13: 9780397506576

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 1986

Synopsis

This revised and updated Third Edition continues to correlate group work techniques with occupational therapy theory and practice. It describes a practical approach to treating a wide range of developmental, physical, mental and environmental disorders. This authoritative text leads readers through the logic of planning, implementing, and evaluating a functional group. New features include: a theoretical base, containing up-to-date research findings that validate Howe and Schwartzberg's group model in professional practice; case material reflecting current and future-oriented theories and practices; new boxes, sidebars, key terms, clarification checkpoints, review questions, and other visual materials; and photographs depicting current practice

About this title

From the Publisher

Features Historical overview of occupational therapy group treatment Detailed coverage of leadership and the four stages of the functional group (design, formation, development and termination) World-renown author team who are experts in occupational therapy group work Current models of group intervention and group work in a variety of practice areas, including community settings Detailed strategies for using group work in practice - including clinical case studies, and protocols and forms for planning and evaluating group work Coverage of communication and group processes useful to the Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistant

From the Author

NEW TO THIS EDITION: Up-to-date research studies validate Howe and Schwartzberg’s group model in professional practice Case studies follow groups from design stage through termination, including one with a community, population-based focus Practical examples explain the occupation base of a functional group and its application to practice and community settings Boxes, sidebars, key terms, clarification checkpoints, and review questions create a more accessible and reader-friendly reference

Expanded discussion of cultural diversity related to group practice is included

Edition details

• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
• Publication date: 1986
• ISBN 10: 0397506570
• ISBN 13: 9780397506576
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 255