Ann Mosey’s 1973 work 'Activities Therapy' is primarily about which focus?

Ann Mosey’s 1973 work 'Activities Therapy' is primarily about which focus?

• A. Emotional expression through occupation
• B. Therapeutic use of self
• C. Use of activities within the OT process
• D. Physical rehabilitation protocols

Answer: (C)

Using purposeful activities as the vehicle for change within the occupational therapy process. Ann Mosey’s 1973 work emphasizes that therapy is built around selecting and using meaningful, graded activities to engage the client, analyze how they perform, and shape skill development across physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains. The activity itself becomes the tool for intervention—designed to match the client’s goals, provide motivation, and offer opportunities to practice and integrate real-life skills within a structured OT framework. It’s not about a sole focus on emotional expression or rigid rehab protocols, and while the therapist’s guidance and relationship support the process, the central idea is that activities drive therapeutic change throughout the OT process.

Using purposeful activities as the vehicle for change within the occupational therapy process. Ann Mosey’s 1973 work emphasizes that therapy is built around selecting and using meaningful, graded activities to engage the client, analyze how they perform, and shape skill development across physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains. The activity itself becomes the tool for intervention—designed to match the client’s goals, provide motivation, and offer opportunities to practice and integrate real-life skills within a structured OT framework. It’s not about a sole focus on emotional expression or rigid rehab protocols, and while the therapist’s guidance and relationship support the process, the central idea is that activities drive therapeutic change throughout the OT process.