Reasoning

11 CHAPTER Interactive Reasoning MERRILL J. TURPIN AND JODIE A. COPLEY

CHAPTER OUTLINE Managing Self and Relationships Emotional Intelligence Developing and Maintaining Therapeutic Relationships The Importance and Use of Interactive Reasoning in Practice

Understanding Clients as People Within Specific Life Contexts Engaging the Client and Significant People Creating a Shared Vision of Hope

Summary

OBJECTIVES

After reading this chapter, the learner will be able to:

1. Understand the importance of interactive reasoning for provision of high-quality occupational therapy. 2. Reflect on aspects of their own emotional intelligence and how this affects their interactive reasoning in practice. 3. Draw from a variety of verbal and nonverbal strategies to develop and maintain therapeutic relationships. 4. Be aware of and incorporate interactive reasoning into information gathering, intervention planning and implementation, and evaluation processes.

KEY TERMS Interactive reasoning Therapeutic use of self Interpersonal reasoning

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