Focuses on the centrality of occupation in occupational therapy. This title is informed by a subtle but significant shift in thinking, towards a recognition that humans are occupational beings, not merely that occupation is an important part of human life.

Addressing the basic principles of playtherapy, this text aims to provide guidance for those new to the discipline, as well as information for established practitioners. It explores the cultural background and theory of using play as a therapeutic tool, and how attitudes towards it have changed.

What is art therapy? How can art and therapy combine to help individuals understand aspects of their inner life? This work includes sections on neurobiological research, and a review of literature and practice of art therapy. It covers subjects, such as: the art therapy room; art and psychoanalysis; art therapy and creativity; and more.

Traces the historical development of the foundations of modern occupational therapy theory; examines its status; and, looks to its future. This title compares and contrasts eight well-known models, using diagrams to illustrate their practical applications and to highlight their similarities and differences.

Taking a global look at documentation in occupational therapy, this book examines both the technical, how-to aspect of all forms of clinical, school-based, and administrative documentation, and the ethical, legal, and language issues related to documentation. Soap notes as well as other forms of documentation are discussed throughout. Sections in this book include: Use of Language, Ethical and .

Offers insight into the crucial work of the play specialist. This title examines the repercussions of being ill and receiving treatment experienced by children and their families, and highlights the importance of receiving quality play opportunities to counter these negative effects.

Describes how the principles of ergonomics should be applied by occupational therapists. This work demonstrates how to create functional environments to prevent injuries and enabling people with disabilities to engage in everyday occupations. It considers occupational stress and other psychological variables in the ergonomics of work.

Explains the theories of clinical and professional reasoning, demonstrating their relevance to occupational therapy work. This text is designed to be used across the curriculum. It aims to help readers develop the strong theoretical and practical foundation needed for effective decision-making in the field of occupational therapy.

Helps readers with the basic theory, principles, and techniques of splinting. Using a combination textbook/workbook format, this book integrates theory and technical knowledge with learning features that equip readers with essential clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving skills associated with splinting.

Focused on the importance of play in evaluating and treating children with disabilities, this title presents play theories and assessments along with the theories and assessments reached from research conducted by occupational therapists and occupational scientists.

Describes and discusses the assessment and treatment techniques applied by Occupational Therapists (OTs) to sufferers from Multiple Sclerosis (MS). This text begins with basic information about MS and follows this with suggestions for assessment and treatment.

Narrative play is a way of communicating with children using imaginative stories and narratives to share and make sense of life events. This book describes using narrative play therapeutically with children who have lived in multiple families, children who have problems with social understanding and children who have learning difficulties.

Presents a collection of essays on occupational therapy theory and its application in practice. This title includes chapters that discuss the profession of occupational therapy: how it has developed and what is involved in being an occupational therapist. It describes how theory is used in occupational therapy practice.

This text demonstrates that by bringing the person-centred facilitative approach to art therapy, healing and integration can occur for all clients. Following a class of students through a year-long course on the person-centred approach, it provides a guide to this therapeutic method.

The Blagg! and Pump! drama workshops combine dynamic drama techniques and props to explore issues of anger management and offending behaviour. This text presents both of these drama programmes within their historical and theoretical contexts.

Describes and debates some of the theoretical and practical issues in drama therapy and social theater. This book covers such topics as drama therapy in communities; drama therapy with adoptive and foster families; and, research with professional actors. It is suitable for those involved in drama therapy and theater studies.

Voice is a powerful instrument in music therapy. This book demonstrates the possibilities for personal change and growth using a voice-based model of psychotherapy where the sounds of the voice are expressed, listened to and interpreted in order to access unconscious aspects of the self and retrieve memories, images and feelings from the past.

Focuses on the theory of occupational therapy (OT). This book looks at the OT management of specific conditions and at the 4 core processes which form the basis of practice of OT: assessment and evaluation of individual potential and performance, occupational analysis and adaptation, environmental analysis adaptation and therapeutic use of self.

The link between occupational performance, mental health and offending behaviour is increasingly being recognized. Consequently, the number of occupational therapists working with mentally disordered offenders is rising. This text has been written by forensic occupational therapists practising in the UK.