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Self-Awareness Training Through Learning and Function

Presented by Diane Powers Dirette

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In this course, Dr. Diane Powers Dirette presents the Self-awareness Enhancement through Learning and Function (SELF) guideline for practice. This guideline includes the theoretical base and instruction in how to provide the optimal assessment and intervention for deficits in self-awareness using the latest theoretical evidence. Evaluation forms for use with clients, families and therapists are provided and the use of these forms is demonstrated.

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Diane Powers Dirette

Diane Powers Dirette is a professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Western Michigan University, mainly teaching Perception and Cognition, Research, and Theory. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Eastern Michigan University and her master’s and doctorate degrees at New York University, studying occupational…

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Chapters & learning objectives

Introduction & Background

1. Introduction & Background

In this chapter, participants will be introduced to the history, associated terms, definitions, and components of self-awareness. Participants will also review a case excerpt from a client interview demonstrating changes that may take place after brain injury.

Theoretical Base

2. Theoretical Base

In this chapter, participants will define the neurological correlates, pre-injury factors and theories of change in self-awareness that are relevant to evaluation and intervention in cases of brain injury.

Evaluation

3. Evaluation

In this chapter, participants will learn to use the SELF Form to evaluate a client's level of self-awareness and his or her belief perspective. The implementation of the SELF Form will be demonstrated on a client recovering from brain injury, and on a family member.

Intervention

4. Intervention

This chapter defines specific strategies for effectively enhance self-awareness using the ABC's of treatment, including alliance building, brain education, and compensatory strategies.