6th Edition
Group Dynamics in Occupational Therapy The Theoretical Basis and Practice Application of Group Intervention
This best-selling textbook, now in its Sixth Edition, provides the essential strategies and tools that occupational therapists need to design and organize client groups for enhanced, theory-based therapeutic interventions for physical, mental health and wellness populations.
Updated in line with AOTA’s latest Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, the book is split into three sections. Section I introduces author Marilyn Cole’s 7-step format for group leadership, the cornerstone for the rest of the book. This is followed by chapters on the fundamentals of group dynamics, client-centered groups, and issues around diversity, inclusion, and cultural humility. Section II provides an overview of a range of theoretical approaches to group work, from psychodynamic, biomechanical, behavioral/cognitive, developmental, sensory, and occupation-based models.
Section III focuses on design of group protocols, synthesizing the theories, activities or modalities, leadership, and membership selection guidelines. Revisions include guidelines for using a client-centered group approach with marginalized populations, as well as designing occupational therapy groups with wellness and non-traditional populations for student service learning in the community.
Thoroughly updated throughout, and with new case studies drawn from a range of disciplines, this is an essential resource for any student or practitioner in the field of occupational therapy.
About the Author
Introduction to the Sixth Edition
Section I: Acquiring Group Skills
Chapter 1 Group Leadership: Cole’s Seven Steps
Chapter 2 Understanding Group Dynamics
Chapter 3 Client-Centered Groups
Chapter 4 Groups in the context of DEI and the OT Framework 4th Ed.
Section II: Group Guidelines from OT Models & Frames of Reference
Chapter 5: Psychodynamic Approaches
Chapter 6: The Behavioral-Cognitive Continuum
Chapter 7: Allen’s Cognitive Disabilities Groups
Chapter 8: Developmental Approaches
Chapter 9: Sensory Motor Approaches
Chapter 10: A Model of Human Occupation & Other Occupation-Based Models
Section III: Planning an Occupational Therapy Group
Chapter 11: Writing a Group Protocol and the Quinnipiac Model
Chapter 12: An Introductory Laboratory Experience for Students Group Protocol: Developing Your Professional Self
Chapter 13: A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Group Experience Group Protocol: Seeing Myself: My Uniqueness in the Contest of my Culture.
Chapter 14: Community Groups: Service-Learning Experiences for Students
Chapter 15: Wellness, Recovery and Trauma Informed Care
Appendix A: The Task-Oriented Group as a Context for Treatment
Appendix B: The Concept and Use of Developmental Groups
Appendix C: Summary of the AOTA Ethical Code
Appendix D: Excerpts from the OT Practice Framework, 4th Ed.
Appendix E: Comparison of Group Leadership Guidelines in OT Models & Frames of Reference
Appendix F: Overview of International Classification of Function (ICF)
Biography
Marilyn B. (Marli) Cole, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, is a Professor Emerita of Occupational Therapy at Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT, and an occupational therapy (OT) consultant and writer. After 25 years of full-time teaching, she has now become a full-time writer. She holds a bachelors degree in English from U. of Connecticut, a graduate certificate of occupational therapy from U. Penn., and a master of science in clinical psychology from U. Bridgeport. She is licensed in OT by the State of Connecticut, and certified by the National Board of OT (NBCOT). The author has 24 years of practice experience in mental health, pediatrics, and geriatrics.
