Theory 3: Comprehensive Models and

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Mental Health Sets of Guidelines for Practice This course provides students with the opportunity to study the underlying theories of occupational therapy comprehensive models with an emphasis on adaptation and the environment. The structure and content of theories, models, and frames of reference/sets of guidelines for practice in mental health will be described. The delineation between Academic Year 2025 - 2026 Catalog 2025 - 2026 Page 132 basic and applied scientific inquiry will also be presented. The role of occupation as described by occupational science, occupational adaptation, the Model of Human Occupation, and client-centered practice is also presented. Each comprehensive model will be examined with respect to its (a) author/source, (b) origin, (c) populations addressed, (d) theoretical foundations, (e) concepts and assumptions, (f) sensitivity to multicultural concerns of patients/clients, (g) principles of assessment, (h) client-therapist relationship, and (i) principles of intervention. These comprehensive models will be explored, analyzed and critiqued for the purpose of determining their adequacy as a basis for practice. Health promotion and wellness models are also presented and analyzed. Current practice issues such as reimbursement for services, the professions domain of concern, and research priorities will be discussed relative to contrasting assumptions about the way in which comprehensive models should be used to guide occupational therapy practice.