Occupational Performance Coaching: A Manual for Practitioners and Researchers

Name: Occupational Performance Coaching: A Manual for Practitioners and Researchers
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Fiona Graham · Ann Kennedy-Behr · Jenny Ziviani

Jun 2020 · Routledge

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This book presents a definitive guide to understanding, applying, and teaching Occupational Performance Coaching (OPC). Grounded in principles of occupational therapy, person-centredness, and interprofessional frameworks of health and disability, this book will be of interest across health and rehabilitation professions.

Supporting people affected by disability to do well and live the life they want is the ultimate outcome of all rehabilitation professionals, no matter where on the lifespan our clients sit. Coaching is increasingly recognised as highly effective in achieving this aim. This accessible manual provides case examples related to diverse health conditions alongside practitioner reflections. Uniquely, this manual presents coaching methods designed specifically for the rehabilitation environment.

This book is a manual for practitioners, researchers, students, and lecturers interested in gaining a robust understanding of OPC methods, theoretical basis, and implementation.

An e-Resource linked to the book provides access to video demonstrations, a podcast from Dr Graham, and downloadable materials including a self-assessment of OPC skills (OPC Fidelity Measure), templates for clinical work, and teaching presentation material. You can access this eResource via http://resourcecentre.routledge.com/books/9780367427962

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C K

June 20, 2022

This paperback book ($40) and the associated course ($500) are a rip off as the quality of the materials are poor in value and the principles of "occupational performance coaching" are flawed at its very best. Take the key principle of the 3 enabling domains of OPC according to the book, 1. Connect 2. Structure 3. Share. How is one expected to learn how to talk to patients by adopting this ridiculous framework with a total of 13 steps to achieve in each patient interaction. Any individual who has spoken to anyone knows that conversations and interactions don't work like this. There is very little to take into account individual personality, culture and beliefs.Healthcare has moved on from this type of overcomplicated jargonised theory popularised in the 1990's that puts patients into neat boxes and makes conversations seem rigid and not genuine. One would have hoped that the authors would have moved on with the times instead of creating something to make cash and a name for themselves

About the author

Fiona Graham is Senior Lecturer in interprofessional rehabilitation at the University of Otago, New Zealand. Fiona has over 25 years’ experience working with children and families in public, private, health, and education sectors. She travels internationally, speaking and teaching on the use of coaching in rehabilitation settings. Dr Graham developed Occupational Performance Coaching as part of her doctoral studies with Vale Professor Sylvia Rodger and Professor Jenny Ziviani at The University of Queensland. Her research continues to examine the use of OPC in diverse settings, knowledge translation, and interprofessional practice. Ann Kennedy-Behr is Senior Lecturer in occupational therapy at the University of South Australia. An experienced clinician, she is passionate about supporting parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and making healthcare as accessible as possible, particularly for people living in rural and remote areas. Jenny Ziviani is Professor of Occupational Therapy at The University of Queensland with extensive experience in family-centred multi-disciplinary research for children with developmental challenges and their families. Her specific interest is in strategies that harness motivation and support self-competence as children and their families navigate their way to achieving personally meaningful life goals.

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