Hello Donna:
The article states:
"I recently began using a client-centered approach based upon the Canadian
Model of Occupational Performance (CMOP). To the best of my knowledge, I am
the only occupational therapist ... using this model of care. There are
several possible explanations why other therapists are not using the
Canadian model."
The article's statement is that I was the only therapist using the Canadian
Model. I do NOT claim to be the only therapist using a client-centered
approach.
Also, the more I read the more I believe it is impossible to truly be
client-centered in American health care. I view being client-centered as an
"IDEAL" to shoot for not necessarily an actuality. It's an end-point of a
continuum and the closer one gets to that point the better. Additionally, I
think client-centered is a very overused term. Some people use the term with
out any understanding of it's source or meaning.
For example, some of Carl Roger's concepts relating to client-centered
therapy are:
1. Unconditional positive regard for clients.
2. Empathetic understanding
3. Congruence
I suspect therapists claim to be client-centered without even attempting to
practice these ideals.
Ron
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On 2/26/2001, mr silva Said:
ms> In reading your article published in the Canadian Assoc. of OT Journal,
ms> I must admit I am confused. I thought OT's approach was always
ms> client-centered. I fail to see how this is a new approach. Do you
ms> actually mean to tell me (us) that you are the only one using a
ms> client-centered approach? Do you actually believe that the rest of us
ms> are either not bothering to find out what our patients/clients feel is
ms> important for them, or do you believe we are just ignoring them and
ms> making them do what we want? Donna
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