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The purpose of this ALE presentation is to present research in support of the development of the Student Stress Management Center (SSMC) at EKU. The researchers’ long-term proposition, beyond the scope of this poster, is to effectively communicate to various audiences the importance and occupation-based characteristics of a Student Stress Management Center for students within the higher education setting. In preparation for that goal, this poster reviews scholarly literature relevant to the field of occupational therapy and its philosophical roots to lay groundwork for clarifying whether and how a revised articulation of the philosophical base is needed, relative to the aims of the SSMC. While occupational therapists already play a role in mental health practice, there is a gap in literature connecting current practice to the philosophical basis of the profession. This research focuses on an exploratory approach by allowing the history and foundations of the profession to eventually explain why stress management falls under the umbrella of occupational therapy practice. There have been multiple proposed lines of inquiry that have arisen throughout the course of this research which will be mentioned during this presentation. Rather than relying on current OT practices, this project takes an exploratory approach, tracing the historical and philosophical roots of the profession to demonstrate why stress management aligns with OT’s core principles. This research contributes to the emerging conversation about OT’s role in supporting self-regulation and stress reduction, particularly in collegiate settings.
Graduation Date
2025
Keywords
Occupational therapy, mental health, stress management, stress, higher education, rehabilitation, prevention, self-regulation, philosophical foundation, theoretical framework
Disciplines
Occupational Therapy
Degree Type
Open Access Capstone
Document Type
Poster
Degree Name
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Department
Occupational Therapy
Site Mentor
Dr. Cheryl Carrico, Ph.D., OT/L
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Link to presentation: https://youtu.be/QugkmeOxsxs?si=Y9bSmCPGsRJKAsAp