Intentional Relationship: Occupational Therapy and Use of Self
“Right on target. Innovative, nothing comes near it in occupational therapy. A sophisticated meld of occupational therapy and psychology. It is very innovative for occupational therapy and other fields. I am thoroughly impressed.” “I have found no occupational therapy book more interesting to me than this one. I always have to go outside of the field to find such rich and interesting material.” ―Sharan Schwartzberg, EdD, OTR, FAOTA, Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts This groundbreaking...
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This groundbreaking new book addresses a critical aspect of the occupational therapy practice the art and science of building effective, fulfilling relationships with clients.A distinguished clinician and educator, Renee Taylor, PhD, uses a new conceptual practice model, the Intentional Relationship Model, to define how the client and the therapist each contribute to the unique interpersonal dynamic that becomes the therapeutic relationship. She emphasizes how therapists must act deliberately, thoughtfully, and with vigilant anticipation of the challenges and breakthroughs that have the potential to influence the course of the relationship. Actual case examples from 12 exceptional clinicians from around the world illustrate how this model is used to address many of the challenging interpersonal situations that commonly occur in therapy. And, guided exercises and assignments help readers master the skills they need and apply them to a wide range of clinical situations and presenting problems. Right on target. Innovative, nothing comes near it in occupational therapy. A sophisticated meld of occupational therapy and psychology. It is very innovative for occupational therapy and other fields. I am thoroughly impressed. I have found no occupational therapy book more interesting to me than this one. I always have to go outside of the field to find such rich and interesting material. Sharan Schwartzberg, EdD, OTR, FAOTA, Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts
Theoretical Foundations and Guidelines for PracticeThe Changing Landscape of Therapeutic Use of Self in Occupational Therapy: Historical Overview 3What Defines a Good Therapist? 19A Model of the Intentional Relationship 45Knowing Ourselves as Therapists: Introducing the Therapeutic Modes 67Knowing Our Clients: Understanding Interpersonal Characteristics 99Challenges to Client-Therapist Relationships: Inevitable Interpersonal Events of Therapy 117Navigating the Challenges: Therapeutic Responding and Interpersonal Reasoning 135Building an Interpersonal Skill BaseTherapeutic Communication 157Establishing Relationships 177Interviewing Skills and Strategic Questioning 195Understanding Families, Social Systems, and Group Dynamics in Occupational Therapy 209Understanding and Managing Difficult Behavior 231Resolving Empathic Breaks and Conflicts 253Professional Behavior, Values, and Ethics 261Working Effectively with Supervisors, Employers, and Other Professionals 281On Becoming a Better Therapist: Self-Care and Developing Your Therapeutic Use of Self 297Glossary 311Index 315
