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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Occupational Therapy in Australia |
Subtitle of host publication | Professional and Practice Issues |
Editors | Ted Brown, Helen M Bourke-Taylor, Stephen Isbel, Reinie Cordier, Louise Gustafsson |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
Publisher | Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group |
Chapter | 11 |
Pages | 130-142 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Edition | 2 |
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 status | Published - 2021 |
Keywords
- Occupational therapy
- Decolonisation
- Strengths-based approach