Occupational therapy and psychosocial dysfunction
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Occupational therapy and psychosocial dysfunction
（Occupational therapy in health care）
Haworth Press, c1992
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"Has also published as Occupational therapy in health care, volume 8, number 2/3, 1992"--T.p. verso
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This insightful book offers readers effective strategies and occupational therapy methods for working with psychosocial dysfunction. Through detailed descriptions from experienced occupational therapists who work with a wide range of populations, readers will gain a first-hand glimpse into the evaluation and treatment of psychosocial dysfunction. Occupational Therapy and Psychosocial Dysfunction serves as a vehicle for communication among clinicians as well as an introduction to theory and practice for OT students. Important topics that are covered include Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, substance abuse, nontraditional intervention, and methods for the education of occupational therapy students.This text provides readers with a comprehensive view of OT practice in psychosocial dysfunction. It emphasizes case studies to spark lively discussion and descriptions of programs and specific treatment activities that provide fieldwork students with concrete ideas to try, as well as the theoretical rationale underlying those treatment activities. Readers will find practical guidelines for occupational therapy with many populations including:
survivors of sexual abuse
veterans suffering from combat-related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
substance abusers and alcoholics
anorexics and bulimics
individuals with narcissistic personality disorder
people awaiting pulmonary transplants
children with behavior disorders
people with AIDSAuthoritative contributors share programmatic ideas and communication about day-to-day treatment and assessment methods. Some of the intriguing strategies introduced by this practical guide include an intervention strategy based on a model of human occupation and object relations theory, use of a group process to enable patients to regain control of their lives, treatment strategies based on neurocognitive deficits, a neurophysiological model of schizophrenia etiology, and leadership therapy. Occupational therapy students, practicing clinicians, and academics will gain new insights with this practical volume that spans the concerns and issues related to occupational therapy practice and psychosocial dysfunction.
Table of Contents
Contents Occupational Therapy Interventions With Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Activities for the Treatment of Combat-Related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Occupational Therapy and the Treatment of Eating Disorders
Self Esteem and Leisure Patterns of Persons in a Residential Chemical Dependency Treatment Program
Neurocognition and Alcoholism: Implications for Occupational Therapy
Neuropathology in Schizophrenia: Implications for Occupational Therapy
Neutralizing the Narcissistic Style: Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Self-Psychology and Occupational Therapy
The Role of Occupational Therapy in a Health Maintenance Program for Pulmonary Transplant Candidates
School-Based Occupational Therapy for Students With Behavioral Disorders
Supervision Processes for Students and Staff Who Treat Persons With AIDS
Level 1 Fieldwork in a Daycare for Homeless Children
A Model for Selecting Leadership Styles
Reference Notes Included
Index
by "Nielsen BookData"
