Occupational therapists help people participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. At the core of occupational therapy is a belief in health through doing — whether that means participating in practical activities, leisure pursuits, or more subtle work like cultivating empathy or identifying personal values.
Psychosocial occupational therapy interventions use a holistic approach to optimize human functioning. Interventions are customized to leverage a youth's interests and strengths, facilitate optimal well-being, and match their stage of development. OTTP occupational therapists practice client-centered, trauma-informed care.
There is a positive relationship between occupation and health — physical and emotional.
All people need to engage in the occupations of their need and choice, to grow through what they do, and to experience independence, equality, participation, security, health, and well-being.
Occupations structure daily life, are central to our identity and sense of competence, and have particular meaning and value to us.
Health and well-being can be affected by environmental barriers to participation.
American Occupational Therapy Association (2002). Occupational therapy practice framework: Domain and process. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 56, 609–639.
American Occupational Therapy Association (2002). Occupational therapy practice framework: Domain and process. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 56, 609–639.
Social work practice — as defined by the National Association of Social Work (NASW) — consists of the professional application of social work values, principles, and techniques to help people obtain tangible services, provide counseling and psychotherapy, and help communities improve social and health services. The practice of social work requires knowledge of human development and behavior; of social, economic, and cultural institutions; and of the interaction of all these factors.
Helping youth and families access concrete resources — housing, food, transportation, healthcare, and more.
Individual, family, and group therapy to support mental health and well-being across the lifespan.
Advocating for client needs within systems — schools, courts, healthcare, and community organizations.
Case management is a large part of the social work services we provide to our youth and families. It involves the coordination of all services a client may be receiving — not just from OTTP — in addition to linkage to other resources and advocacy for client needs. Our social workers ensure that no young person falls through the cracks.
Explore our approach and the programs where these interventions take place.