OTAP 1350 - Group Process and Dynamics

1. Use sound judgment in regard to safety of self and others and adhere to safety regulations throughout the occupational therapy process as appropriate to the setting and scope of practice.
2. Express support for the quality of life, well-being, and occupation of the individual, group, or population to promote physical and mental health and prevention of injury and disease considering the context.
3. Implement group interventions based on principles of group development and group dynamics across the lifespan.
4. Demonstrate therapeutic use of self, including one’s personality, insights, perceptions, and judgments, as part of the therapeutic process in both individual and group interaction.
5. Understand and demonstrate knowledge of group process and dynamics through written tests, development of group protocols and through individually and co-leading a variety of groups in the community.
6. Understand and demonstrate knowledge of group leadership styles, group motivation and limit setting.