Student Occupational Therapist
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Worked with an interdisciplinary team on a long stay (over 1 year) 16-bed male inpatient unit for persons who committed a crime and, on account of a mental illness, have been found either unfit to stand trial or not criminally responsible. Treatment goals in this setting were dual-fold in that there was a balance of reducing risk for future re-offence and meeting clients’ goals for recovery. Common treatment goals involved increasing emotional regulation skills, wellness self-management skills, daily structure and role development (including engagement in vocational and educational activities), and ADL/IADL skills. The role also involved conducting functional assessments to prepare clients for discharge, as well as facilitating groups.