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Occupation As The Key to Change: A Collection of Stories and Suggestions Illustrating the Power of Occupation - Couverture souple

Talty, Peter M.

 
9781477259214: Occupation As The Key to Change: A Collection of Stories and Suggestions Illustrating the Power of Occupation
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ISBN 10 : 147725921X ISBN 13 : 9781477259214
Editeur : AuthorHouse, 2012

Synopsis

The way we use time and engage in occupations that support or impede change is the focus of this book. Using stories from his diverse clinical and teaching experiences Peter Talty describes some unique strategies to help peole change. Professor Peter Talty has provided a collection of exceptional stories that have served and will continue to serve as teaching tools for students and professionals. Story telling is an essential part of developing competent professionals. In theoretical terms, storytelling can be described as using narrative to teach tacit professional knowledge and skills within the context of an individual's environment. The art of using storytelling as a teaching tool provides knowledge beyond books and tests. Storytelling teaches professional skills beyond words in terms of communication skills and the use of a person's current situation for enhancing their quality of life. The value of these stories cannot be measured. Professor Talty's story contributions reflect his advanced teaching and clinical skills relating to his knowledge, passion, and dedication to lifelong learning. I am proud to be among the colleagues that have worked and learned from Professor Talty and thank him for his dedication to the profession. Vicki Smith Ed.D, MBA, OTR/L Professor and Chair of Occupational Therapy Keuka College Keuka Park, NY 14478

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The way we use time and engage in occupations that support or impede change is the focus of this book. Using stories from his diverse clinical and teaching experiences Peter Talty describes some unique strategies to help peole change. Professor Peter Talty has provided a collection of exceptional stories that have served and will continue to serve as teaching tools for students and professionals. Story telling is an essential part of developing competent professionals. In theoretical terms, storytelling can be described as using narrative to teach tacit professional knowledge and skills within the context of an individual's environment. The art of using storytelling as a teaching tool provides knowledge beyond books and tests. Storytelling teaches professional skills beyond words in terms of communication skills and the use of a person's current situation for enhancing their quality of life. The value of these stories cannot be measured. Professor Talty's story contributions reflect his advanced teaching and clinical skills relating to his knowledge, passion, and dedication to lifelong learning. I am proud to be among the colleagues that have worked and learned from Professor Talty and thank him for his dedication to the profession. Vicki Smith Ed.D, MBA, OTR/L Professor and Chair of Occupational Therapy Keuka College Keuka Park, NY 14478

Biographie de l'auteur

Peter Talty is a practicing occupational therapist with over forty years of experience. He obtained his BS in occupational therapy and MS in Health Sciences Education from the University at Buffalo. He is also an educator having recently retired as professor of occuaptional therapy from Keuka College in upstate New York. As an educator he received the Outstanding Teacher award for the School of Health Related Professions from the University at Buffalo and the Professor of the Year from Keuka College. His clinical intrerests and experiences are diverse and include mental health, pediatrics, hand therapy, rehabilitation, geriatrics, acute care, hospice, ergonomics, and home care. Peter and his wife Janice divide their time between Amherst, New York and North Fort Myers, Florida. He maintains licenses to practice occupational therapy in both New York and Florida and is presently an adjunct instructor at Florida Gulf Coast Univeristy.

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Éditeur
AuthorHouse
Date d'édition
2012
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
147725921X
ISBN 13 
9781477259214
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
124
Coordonnées du fabricant
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