Group Dynamics in Occupational Therapy: The Theoretical Basis and Practice Application of Group Intervention

This best-selling textbook, now in its Sixth Edition, provides the essential strategies and tools that occupational therapists need to design and organize client groups for enhanced, theory-based therapeutic interventions for physical, mental health, and wellness populations. Updated in line with AOTA’s latest Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, the book is split into three sections.Section I introduces author Marilyn Cole’s 7-step format for group leadership, the cornerstone for the rest of the book.This is followed by chapters on the fundamentals of group dynamics, client-centered groups, and issues around diversity, inclusion, and cultural humility.Section II provides an overview of a range of theoretical approaches to group work, from psychodynamic, biomechanical, behavioral/cognitive, developmental, sensory, and occupation-based models. Section III focuses on design of group protocols, synthesizing the theories, activities or modalities, leadership, and membership selection g