This text provides an overview of occupational therapy in psychosocial practice, illustrating psychological, social, and cognitive theories relevant to occupational therapy with clear explanations and case examples that help readers understand how mental health concerns influence a client's ability to engage in meaningful occupation. It discusses the theoretical basis for client-centered practice in occupational therapy, and provides theoretical and practice guidelines, with some 50 pages of reference appendices. This third edition applies psychosocial theories to practice in contexts outside the field of mental health. Bruce is affiliated with Washington University. Borg is affiliated with Colorado State University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Bruce, Mary Ann Giroux, PhD, OTR; Borg, Barbara A., MA, OTR

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