Applying Occupation-Centered Coaching for Caregivers of Children with Disabilities

Authors

Ali S. Gregory, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Mary A. Smith PhD, OTR/L, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Mary E. Godman OTD, MS, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow

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Description

Statement of the problem: Caregivers of children with disabilities (CWD) experience stress, mental health conditions, sleep disruption, and fatigue leading to decreased occupational engagement and family community participation.

Purpose Statement: This project applied Occupation-Centered Coaching with a family-centered approach to promote caregiver empowerment, advocacy for mental health services, and family community participation.

Publication Date

Fall 12-6-2023

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Occupation, Coaching, Caregivers, Children with disabilities

Medical Subject Headings

Occupational therapy, Disabled children, Mentoring, Caregivers

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy | Pediatrics

Comments

Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, held online at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences December 1-13, 2023.

Recommended Citation

Gregory, A. S., Smith, M. A., & Godman, M. E. (2023, December 6). Applying Occupation-Centered Coaching for Caregivers of Children with Disabilities. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesfall2023/7