Teaching Methodologies
Theoretical classes: expository, interrogative and demonstrative methodology.
Theoretical-practical classes: interrogative, demonstrative and active methodology, used for role-play and group dynamics and planning of group intervention programme sessions.
Students who obtain a minimum grade of 10 (ten), rounded up, will be considered to have passed this course unit.
Continuous assessment
Class participation (25%) + Group work (40%) + Individual report (35%)
Final assessment
Regular/resit/special exam period: Written exam (100%)
In accordance with the Academic Regulations for the 1st Cycle of Studies of the School of Health Technology of the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, available for consultation at https://www. estesc.ipc.pt/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Regulamento-Academico-1o-Ciclo_ESTeSC_-Homologado_signed_20230720.pdf
Learning Results
Describe theoretical principles and foundations of group intervention in OT.
Identify different types of group intervention and their objectives.
Recognise approaches and models of group practice in OT.
List factors that influence group dynamics, cohesion and effectiveness, and recognise the different phases of a group’s life cycle.
Plan group intervention sessions.
Apply strategies to facilitate the participation and involvement of group members.
Select methods, techniques and resources appropriate to the profile and context of the participants.
Evaluate the results of group intervention based on indicators and feedback from participants.
Manage a group session in an ethical, inclusive and person-centred manner.
Adapt group facilitation to different contexts and needs.
Promote active and collaborative participation among group members.
Critically reflect on group intervention in OT based on evidence.
Program
Group Intervention in Occupational Therapy
Difference between therapeutic and educational, support and occupational intervention groups
Occupation-based models (MOHO, CMOP-E, PEOP) applied to the group context
Psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural and person-centred approaches
Group dynamics models (e.g., Cole’s 7 Steps, Tuckman’s Stages of Group Development)
Group intervention programme: Needs assessment and definition of therapeutic goals; Selection criteria; Session plan (structure, time, materials, activities); Monitoring and adjustments; Measurement of results
Group Facilitation and Leadership
Examples of practical applications of group intervention: in health contexts (hospitals, rehabilitation, long-term care); educational (schools, resource centres); social and community (training centres, homes, occupational forums); virtual and telepráctica. Evidence-based practice
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
Cole, B. M. (2020). Group dynamics in Occupational Therapy: The theoretical basis and practice intervention. 5th ed.Slack Incorporated.
Fehr, Scott Simon. (2019). Introduction to Group Therapy. 3ª ed. New York: Routledge.
Gomes, D., Teixeira, L., & Ribeiro. J. (2021). Enquadramento da Prática da Terapia Ocupacional: Domínio & Processo 4ªEdição. Versão Portuguesa de Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process 4th Edition (AOTA – 2020). Politécnico de Leiria.
Long, C., Cronin?Davis,J. & Cotterill, D. (2017). Occupational Therapy Evidence in Practice for Mental Health. 2nd Edition. John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Maximino, V. & Liberman, F. (2015). Grupos e terapia ocupacional: formação, pesquisa e ações. São Paulo: Summus.
Radnitz, A., Christopher, C., & Gurayah, T. (2019). Occupational therapy groups as a vehicle to address interpersonal relationship problems: mental health care users’ perceptions. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, 49 (2), 4-10.