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Occupational Identity

Journeys of Minoritized Occupational Therapists Across Race, Religion, a
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Delving into the diverse experiences of minoritised occupational therapists, this book contributes to the increasingly critical need for cultural humility in healthcare and discusses difficult topics surrounding culture, race, and religion with clarity and humanity. Using a wealth of research and knowledge on different cultures and communities this illuminating book focusses on a person-centred approach and encourages meaningful dialogue and self-reflection. Co-authored by the Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity, this invaluable resource will allow you to journey through real-world experiences and cultural contexts through in-depth case studies and interviews from OTs at varying stages of their career. Occupational Identity will equip you with rich insights and actionable guidance in order to promote a better understanding of race, religion, and culture. Whether you're a seasoned OT, student, educator, or healthcare worker, this book will help you embrace diversity, establish better trust and communication, and deliver compassionate and culturally nuanced care that promotes better health outcomes for all.
Alaa Abou-Arab is an occupational therapist, international speaker, activist, and Co-Founder of kNOwBiaS, LLC, a research-based healthcare education and consulting organisation, working to remove racial bias in work and education settings. He is a practicing acute care therapist. He lives in Los Angeles, CA. Erica V. Herrera is an occupational therapist and a clinical professor, and certified hand therapist (CHT). She lives in Loma Linda, CA. The Coalition for Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD) is a non-profit organization that promotes Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI), anti-racism and anti-oppression within the occupational therapy workforce and increases the ability of occupational therapy practitioners to serve an increasingly diverse population.
A guide to understanding the impact of race and ethnicity on being an occupational therapist, and how to embed these learnings into practice.
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