OT 644 | Psychosocial Occupational Therapy Across the Lifespan

This course develops theoretical knowledge of and practice skills for the occupational therapy process with clients with diverse psychosocial needs, ranging from the importance and meaning of occupation for mental health promotion to the impact of psychiatric conditions on occupational performance. Students administer assessment methods, identify and analyze occupational needs related to mental health, and compare a variety of evidence-informed psychosocial intervention approaches. Therapeutic use of self and reflection and reasoning is further developed while designing and implementing therapeutic group interventions. Doctoral students further evaluate evidence that supports the role of occupation in the promotion of mental health and prevention of mental illness.