Role of the Therapist:The therapist in MOHO plays the role of an adviser and collaborator.
The therapist in MOHO plays the role of an adviser and collaborator. He or she counsels the clients in the various aspects of occupational functioning. Kaplan’s “directive group” is so named because of the “active and supportive way in which the group leaders elicit adaptive behaviors and structure the environment to assure maximum participation of all the members” (Kaplan, 1986, p. 477). This role of leader as “director” is necessary for groups that have severely disorganized occupational behavior. However, even at this level, the occupational therapist encourages the active participation of the clients. The occupational therapist continues at higher levels to facilitate, not direct. Thus, the clients’ sense of control and personal efficacy is reinforced by the occupational therapist as the client continues to acquire new skills and make personal choices.