Occupational therapy intervention plan Rationale for the occupation-based practice model/FOR (3 points): Cognitive-behavioral model strategies in occupational therapy (psychoeducation) - Client and therapist collaborate to plan meaningful activities, engagement in activities weekly based on therapist recommendations. The patient is often given homework to address areas that need improvement. Involves educational sessions to help the client gain knowledge about certain aspects of their illness. Tic-Toc Technique – used to help clients identify negative thoughts or distortions interfering with task performance. Human occupation-volition model, or the client's ability to develop interests and values. Development of personal causality or understanding that a personal action will cause a desired effect. The client's habit or ability to develop habitual behavior routines. Develop the skills and action patterns necessary for success in ADLs and IADLs. Performance, or the client's ability to develop communication skills and maintain cognitive processing ability. Environment, or helping the client locate valuable resources, recognize environmental assets and barriers to professional adaptation. , and develop positive social networks.Person-Environment-Occupation Model-Helping the client achieve professional performance by assessing personal factors such as skills and abilities, how the environment influences behaviors, and discovering occupations meaningful activities in which the client is able to engage. Strengths (3 points): - Premorbid functioning: Previously able to obtain employment in the past as a taxi driver and cook and verbalized desire to find employment. Client willing to help his mother with tasks such as taking out the trash and accompanying her...... middle of paper ...... (Butler, 2001). Occupational Therapy Social Skills Group Activity: Boomerangs - Helping clients develop awareness and practice kindness (Butler, 2001). Social Skills Group Activity: Terminators – Clients are able to practice identifying effective communication strategies and practicing appropriate communication openings (Butler, 2001). OT working group to develop work-related skills. D/C Recommendations (2 points): Client will participate in a weekly individual outpatient occupational therapy session for leisure activity goals, maintenance of self-care skills, work-related skills, medication management and money. management for at least 6 weeks. Transfer to an assisted living program to ensure compliance with ADLs, IADLs, and medications and promote a positive transition from previous living environment. Case management services for family support, housing, transportation and mental health services.