Therapeutic Use of Self
What does "therapeutic use of self" mean in occupational therapy?
It refers to the therapist's use of their own personality, experiences, and professional skills to build a relationship with the client, guide interventions, and facilitate change.
What does PEOP stand for?
People, Environment, Occupation, Performance
What are the four main parts of the MOHO model?
Volition, Habituation, Performance Capacity, and Environment.
In Behavioral Theory, what is the key idea behind learning?
Behavior is learned through interaction with the environment and can be modified using reinforcement and punishment.
Which framework would help you assess how a person’s home environment impacts their ability to perform daily tasks?
PEOP
How does a therapist's self-awareness influence the therapeutic relationship?
Self-awareness helps the therapist to understand their own feelings, biases, and reactions, which allows for better attunement to the client and more effective interventions.
In PEOP, how does the environment affect a person’s ability to do everyday activities?
The environment can either support or create barriers to a person’s ability to perform activities.
In MOHO, what is "volition"?
Volition refers to the motivation a person has to engage in activities, based on personal values, interests, and goals.
What is the difference between positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement?
Positive reinforcement involves adding a rewarding stimulus to increase a behavior; negative reinforcement involves removing an unpleasant stimulus to increase a behavior.
Which theory would focus on helping a client who is struggling to find motivation to participate in activities after an illness?
MOHO
What is an example of how a therapist might use "therapeutic use of self" in a session with a client who is feeling anxious about participating in therapy?
The therapist might use calming body language, open-ended questions, and empathetic listening to build trust and create a safe environment for the client to engage.
What is an example of how a therapist could use the PEOP framework to help a person with limited mobility?
Modifying the home environment (e.g., adding a ramp or grab bars) to make it easier for the person to move around.
How can a therapist use MOHO to help someone with depression start doing activities again?
The therapist might encourage the person to participate in activities they enjoy or find meaningful, helping to build motivation and re-establish a routine.
How would you apply Behavioral Theory to help a child with ADHD focus in class?
Using a token system or rewards to reinforce focused behavior.
Which theory would be most helpful if a therapist is working with a child to reduce disruptive behaviors?
Behavioral Theory
Why is it important for an OTA to maintain a professional demeanor while still being empathetic with clients?
Maintaining professionalism ensures a therapeutic boundary, while empathy helps build trust and encourages the client to feel comfortable sharing their needs and concerns.
How does PEOP explain why people might struggle to complete tasks?
Struggles occur when there is a mismatch between the person’s abilities, the environment, and the tasks they are trying to do.
What does "habituation" refer to in MOHO?
Habituation refers to how a person organizes their daily activities into patterns and routines, like work, school, or home duties.
What do cognitive techniques and behavioral techniques focus on in OT treatment?
Cognitive techniques review and modify the negative automatic thoughts. Behavioral techniques identify the behaviors, look at consequences and evaluate their effectiveness.
Which framework would help assess the person’s motivation and routines to improve their occupational performance for a client with difficulty managing their daily routine after a recent injury?
MOHO
What is the role of active listening in therapeutic use of self?
Active listening involves focusing completely on the client, understanding their message, and responding thoughtfully. This helps build rapport and shows the client that their feelings and concerns are heard and valued.
What PEOP factors affect a person's performance in daily tasks?
The person’s abilities (physical, cognitive, emotional), the environment, and the tasks they engage in all influence performance.
How does MOHO help therapists understand why a person might struggle with daily routines?
MOHO looks at how a person’s motivation, habits, roles, and abilities interact and affect their ability to do everyday tasks.
How does Behavioral Theory explain habits or addictions?
Habits and addictions are learned behaviors reinforced by immediate rewards or relief.
Which framework addresses the concept that all behavior is a product of forces beyond immediate awareness an control of the individual?
Psychodynamic Theory