OTFY 4510 - Psychosocial Studies and Group Process in Occupational Therapy

Institution:

Seton Hall University

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Description:

This course is designed to explore occupation-based practice for persons requiring psychosocial rehabilitation across a variety of occupational therapy settings. Mental illness or dysfunction is associated with diminishment or loss of ability to perform valued occupations, fulfill valued socio-cultural roles, and participate meaningfully in life contexts. Students develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills in approaches to client-centered practice that focus on the person from childhood through old age, his or her occupations, and access to participation in life context. Individual and group approaches to evaluation, intervention are included. Students exercise skills in observation, evaluation, intervention, and documentation of needs and services. They also develop their knowledge of mental health promotion and illness prevention for people with psychosocial dysfunction and for the well community. The development of clinical reasoning is fostered through a variety of academic and clinical experiences, including Level I fieldwork in a mental health setting. Identification of clients' needs for living and working successfully in their local communities leads students to investigate community resources that address those needs and may suggest new arenas and avenues of support for occupational therapy practice to address needs that remain unmet. 4 credits

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.shu.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 761-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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