OTA 104 — Therapeutic Use of Self
The focus of this course is to explore personal values and cultural attitudes that relate to individual performance, group interactions and therapeutic use of self for the establishment of therapeutic relationships. Group roles, learning styles, leadership, and communication styles will be examined in a variety of ways. Students develop basic skills for observation, interviewing, communicating with their cohort but also with the population we serve. Personality, insights, perceptions and judgments as part of the therapeutic process are covered and addressed to ensure success as occupational therapy practitioners.