Occupational Therapy and Stress

"This new and comprehensive text is an important contribution to the libraries of occupational therapy practitioners and educators alike. Occupational Therapy and Stress: Foundations, Assessment and Interventions first deftly and succinctly covers definitions and the history and philosophy of stress research before proceeding to explain the neurophysiology of stress responses, then assessment and treatment, finally rounding off with first person accounts. Given the many ways our OT curricula are organized, the assessment and treatment of stress and stress related disorders may be spread out over multiple courses. The logical organization of this text allows for assignment of chapters that can stand alone and also lead into a gradual integration of clinical concepts."

Juli McGruder,Distinguished Emerita Professor of Occupational Therapy, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington, USA

"The book, Occupational Therapy and Stress: Foundations, Assessment and Interventions, makes an outstanding contribution to the occupational therapy community, given that stress is not merely a mental health concern and stress management is relevant to almost all practice areas given how disease and physical symptoms may be caused by stress, but also may precipitate a stress response. The book provides a comprehensive occupational therapy perspective on stress that is theoretically and empirically informed and offers evidenced based interventions rooted in the Person Environment Occupational model that acknowledges the biopsychosocial and interactional foundations of stress, which can lead to both positive and negative outcomes."

Ben Mortenson,Professor and Department Head of Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

"This text offers a novel synthesis of science and practice through an occupational lens, deepening understanding of how engagement in meaningful activities influences stress and resilience. Integrating evidence-based assessment tools and innovative approaches to intervention, it provides a timely and transformative resource for advancing occupational therapy education and practice in the prevention and management of stress."

Janet Njelesani,Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy, New York University, New York, USA

"This seminal work not only explores the historical evolution of stress research, it identifies fundamental intersections within the occupational therapy scope of practice. Stein and colleagues’ integrated-pathway framework shifts the focus of occupational therapy intervention beyond learning survival skills for stress management, and instead provides tools for promoting adaptation and thriving with clients; it is valuable for students, educators and practitioners."

Amy Kashiwa, Clinical Associate Professor, School of Occupational Therapy, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington, USA