Crafts and Creative Media in Therapy - 3rd edition

Summary: Updated and expanded into a comprehensiveThird Edition,Crafts and Creative Media in Therapyemphasizes the importance of the use of crafts in therapy and rehabilitation and summarizes the most current research regarding their benefits. Carol Tubbs has expanded and renamed Margaret Drakersquo;sCrafts in Therapy and Rehabilitationto provide basic instructions for a wide array of crafts and additional project ideas, information on populations for whom the activities might be appropriat ...show moree, adaptation and grading of the activities, methods of documentation to better assure reimbursement, and examples of how these activities are relevant to common models of practice. With the focus remaining on the therapeutic aspects of crafts, the concept of ldquo;mediardquo; has been added to this third edition to include creative endeavors such as expressive and technological media that are not traditionally considered to be crafts. The selection of activities covered inCrafts and Creative Media in Therapy, Third Editionhas been updated to reflect current community trends regarding individualsrsquo; engagement in crafts and other creative media, while simultaneously promoting the value of an occupation-based approach to treatment, which includes the use of these media. Tips for clinical reasoning in choosing crafts are included. This best-selling and renowned book has also been updated to coincide with theAOTArsquo;s Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, and it includes appendices for many additional resources. Each Craft Category Includes: bull; Key terms, tools, and supplies bull; General instructions bull; Precautions/special considerations bull; Therapeutic application for various populations bull; Ways to use the activity for assessment bull; Ways to grade bull; A case study bull; Discussion questions bull; Related activities/ideas Crafts and Creative Media in Therapy, Third Editionis a quick reference for occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, students, activity directors, and recreational therapists looking to increase their knowledge of the therapeutic power of crafts. ...show less

Edition/Copyright: 3RD 07
Cover: Paperback
Publisher: Slack Inc.
Published: 12/01/2006
International: No

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Contents Dedication Acknowledgments About the Authors Preface
Chapter 1: Crafts: Defined and Defining
Chapter 2: The Case for Crafts: Justification for Use in Occupational Therapy
Chapter 3: Analyzing and Grading Activities
Chapter 4: Documenting the Use of Crafts and Other Creative Media
Chapter 5: Using Crafts and Creative Media
Chapter 6: Beadwork and Wirework
Chapter 7: Candle Making
Chapter 8: Ceramics
Chapter 9: Cooking as a Craft
Chapter 10: Electronic Media in Therapy Charla Reneacute;e Bullard, MA, ATR-BC, LPAT, and Lori Dawn Lockhart, MAEd
Chapter 11: Expressive Media
Chapter 12: Crafts From Found Materials
Chapter 13: Gardening and Nature Crafts
Chapter 14: Leatherwork
Chapter 15: Metal Craft
Chapter 16: Mosaic and Glass Crafts
Chapter 17: Needlework
Chapter 18: Paper Crafts
Chapter 19: Woodworking
Appendix I: Vendors of Materials Described
Appendix II: Annotated Bibliography
Appendix III: Completed Occupational/Activity Analysis
Appendix IV: Practice Framework Index

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