OT 882 Psychosocial Practice and Recovery

Psychosocial

function and experience that occurs within daily occupations carried out in context

The human: psychological, emotional, and social

person-level, internal factors, and often linked to socialization

Such as: beliefs, values, attitudes, morals, standards (highly variable across age, gender, culture, personal experience, etc.)

What are psychosocial dimensions?

for occupations that are reflections of the self ("I") or

interpersonal (the personal self connecting with the social self - "me")

When are psychosocial dimensions most noticeable/important?

Affective

Where is psychosocial considering in the CMOP-E

Person

Where is psychosocial in the PEO model?

Occupation

What is the core domain of the psychosocial framework?

Performance

observed behaviours in occupations

Experience

includes aspects of self-agency, sense of belonging and contributing, integrity, pleasure, investment, sense of well-being

Motivation and meaning

What are the two foundations of occupational engagement?

Motivation

a natural human process for directing energy to accomplish a goal

Meaning

our search for uniqueness and self-hood with our search for community and belonging

self-perceptions, affect/mood, thought processes, interpersonal processes, coping processes

What are elements that enable occupation and are enabled by occupation (5)?

self-esteem, body image, self-compassion, self-identity, locus of control

What are examples of occupational self-evaluation (5)?

perceptions, interpretations, reasoning, logic, rationality

What are examples of occupational thought processes (5)?

Occupational interpersonal process

Receiving, interpreting, and responding to social information. Empathy and understanding of the needs and feelings of other. Respect, trust, interactional style

coping/resilience, self-regulation, self-monitoring

What are examples of occupational actions (3)?

Context

can both enable and interfere

ex. access to resources, economic status, family relations, social networks, culture, life experiences

Developmental factors are important considerations as well

Recovery

is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential

Discovering a more active self

Taking stock of the self

Putting the self into action

Appealing to the self

What are the 4 stages of recovery?

Hope, person-driven, many pathways, holistic, peer support, relational, cultural, addresses trauma, strengths and responsibility, and respect

What are the 10 guiding principles of recovery?

Health, home, purpose, community

What are SAMHSA's working dimensions of recovery?

Well-being

general term encompassing the total universe of human life domains, including physical, mental, and social aspects, that make up what can be called a 'good life'

Participation

occurs naturally when clients are actively involved in carrying out occupations or daily life activities that they find purposeful and meaningful

Engagement in occupations

performance of occupations as the result of choice, motivation, and meaning within a supportive context

Lived experience, social support, hope, lower perceived pressure vs. health professionals

What is the importance of peers in recovery (4)?