Definition
Clinical Examples
100

Makes decisions with the clients 

What is Collaborating 

100

Alice is having difficulty opening jars when cooking. Her Therapist provides her with positive feedback that she will one day be able to do it.  What Mode is used?

What is encouraging 

200

promotes educational aspects in therapy 

what is instructing 

200

Alice is having difficulty opening jars when cooking. Her Therapist created a device that helps her open jar which keeps her independently cooking. What Mode is used?

What is Problem-solving 

300
Uses positive reinforcement and feedback with clients 

what is encouraging 

300

Alice is having difficulty opening jars when cooking. Her Therapist teaches her a new way to effectively open the jars. What Mode is used?

What is instructing

400

Carefully observes client's needs and obstacles to better understand their perspective 

What is Empathizing 

400

Alice is having difficulty opening jars when cooking. Her Therapist asks questions regarding her outlook on cooking. What Mode is used?

What is empathizing 

500

Embraces disability as a function of environmental barrier rather just a client impairment  

What is advocating 

500

Alice is having difficulty opening jars when cooking. Her Therapist works with her to involve her husband in helping with prep work such as this which keeps her cooking independently. What Mode is used?

What is collaborating