OT theories, models and FOR in Mental Health

What is a Theory?

Organized set of ideas to explain phenomena

What is a model?

Broad perspective guiding OT (or other field’s) practice

What is a FOR?

Set of concepts and tools for practice in a specific domain

Why do these matter in MH OT practice?

can be used to guide one’s clinical reasoning, support documentation and justification for services, promotes client-centered, holistic, occupation-based care

Overview of Theories common in MH OT

developmental theory, behavioral theory, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavioral therapy, humanism, and dynamic systems theory

Commonly applied OT models

MOHO, PEO, PEOP, CMOP_E, KAWA, recovery model

MH Specific Frames of Reference

Psychodynamic FOR

Ayre’s Sensory Integration

Sensory Modulation FOR

CO-OP