Occupational Performance Coaching (OPC)
Presenter(s)
Dr Fiona Graham
Occupational Performance Coaching (OPC) is a way of working with caregivers toward achievement of goals for their children and families using their strengths and creativity to find enduring solutions. OPC has relevance when enablement of participation is the outcome of interest, be that in home, school or community settings, particularly when building the capacity of caregivers to self-manage situations is desired. OPC involves highly collaborative goal setting and performance analysis with caregivers. Using OPC’s process of Connection, Structure, and Sharing, the therapist assists clients/caregivers to build on their existing knowledge and resourcefulness. Information is shared between therapist and client/caregiver in ways that their competence is emphasised, readying them to strive towards their goals.
Participants will: Learn the basis of Occupational Performance Coaching (OPC) with reference to other interventions which support the use of OPC. Apply the three domains of OPC, session format, and therapeutic techniques used during OPC. Identify how to effectively utilise coaching within their contexts.
This is a blended learning course. Participants are expected to read the assigned pages in the OPC manual and reflect on their practice prior to attending the scheduled live online sessions with Fi. The online sessions will include interactive components (ex: role play, case studies and Q&A) to assist participants in integrating their knowledge and skills. Participants will be mailed a copy of Occupational Performance Coaching Manual , Eds Graham, Kennedy-Behr, and Ziviani published by Routledge. Course notes will be emailed to participants about a week before May 25th 2022. The Zoom link will be sent by email a few days prior to the workshop and participants will need internet access as well as a webcam and microphone.