Occupation Based Practice
My second Level I Fieldwork took place in a
non-traditional occupational therapy setting at the Mental Health Counseling
Center of Nevada. Each session consisted of a 3-hour group meeting with 8
participating individuals who were diagnosed with a mental illness and substance
abuse problem. The occupational based practice was utilized to develop an
occupational profile and intervention plan based on one client observed
throughout fieldwork. Because my fieldwork took place in a non-traditional
occupational therapy setting primarily focusing on the mental health
population, this assignment required a significant amount of evidence and
research to guide my interventions.
My client was a 26 year old male with bipolar disorder intertwined with substance abuse issues. Interventions developed had to be group appropriate and match the needs of others participating in the group, but specific to the client’s goals in which was assessed. Although this assignment required a substantial amount of time to complete, I felt that I gained the most knowledge throughout my journey at TUN and felt that the process to complete this paper connected both didactically and practically. This showed me the importance of why interventions should be supported with evidence before implementation, so the client is given the best occupational therapy services without trial and error. I received a 98% on this paper, proving I understood the application of the assignment and have grown as an occupational therapy student.
My client was a 26 year old male with bipolar disorder intertwined with substance abuse issues. Interventions developed had to be group appropriate and match the needs of others participating in the group, but specific to the client’s goals in which was assessed. Although this assignment required a substantial amount of time to complete, I felt that I gained the most knowledge throughout my journey at TUN and felt that the process to complete this paper connected both didactically and practically. This showed me the importance of why interventions should be supported with evidence before implementation, so the client is given the best occupational therapy services without trial and error. I received a 98% on this paper, proving I understood the application of the assignment and have grown as an occupational therapy student.
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