Online Continuing Education Courses

Therapeutic Use of Self: Applying the Intentional Relationship Model in Group Therapy

• Define therapeutic use of self in occupational therapy
• Describe how the intentional relationship model may guide use of self in occupational therapy
• Examine the application of the intentional relationship model in group therapy approaches
• Define the interpersonal skills necessary for successful group therapy outcomes
• Expplain the difference between activity focusing and interpersonal focusing according to the intentional relationship model
• Understand the role of group dynamics (adaptive and maladaptive) in therapy outcomes
• Apply the intentional relationship model to a group therapy case example