Decolonising occupational therapy through a strengths-based approach

Jade Ryall, Tirritpa Ritchie, Corrine Butler, Ashleigh Ryan, Chontel Gibson

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Abstract

Upon completion of this chapter, the reader will be able to apply the six key dimensions of Gibson et al.’s (2020a) strengths-based approach, discuss ways to listen respectfully to a person, such as ‘hearing’ how the person experiences health, well-being, and occupations, and describe appropriate communication skills that allow the person to engage in the therapeutic journey. The chapter also aims to propose how an occupational therapist might build authentic partnerships, such as responding to power imbalances, reflect critically on Australian contexts, such as political, professional social, and historical contexts, and teach the reader to apply a human-rights based approach. The chapter will also evaluate occupational therapy processes and outcomes using a strengths-based approach.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOccupational Therapy in Australia
Subtitle of host publicationProfessional and Practice Issues
EditorsTed Brown, Helen M Bourke-Taylor, Stephen Isbel, Reinie Cordier, Louise Gustafsson
Place of PublicationUnited Kingdom
PublisherRoutledge, Taylor & Francis Group
Chapter11
Pages130-142
Number of pages13
Edition2
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-000-35644-1, 978-1-003-15073-2
ISBN (Print)978-0-367-68357-3, 978-1-760-87744-6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021

Keywords

  • Occupational therapy
  • Decolonisation
  • Strengths-based approach

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