Locus of Control

    Locus of control is categorized as internal or external locus of control. Having internal locus of control is to believe that one has control over the outcomes of one's life and is driven by his/her own actions. Having external control is to believe that one does not control the outcomes of one's own life and that external forces are the contributing factor for the outcomes of one's life. Locus of control can influence one's thought process as a therapist and as a client. As a client, it beneficial if he/she has an internal locus of control because the client may be more motivated to complete therapy tasks. This is important because a motivated client is more likely to improve in therapy than an unmotivated client. 
    As a therapist, it is essential that we emphasize internal locus of control so that the client feels as though they have control over their future and that with motivation they can be on their way to independence. It's important as a future OT that I take steps to emphasize internal locus of control in clients. One example to help influence internal locus of control is to help the client focus on what good they did in therapy and the progress they made by themselves. It's imperative as a future OT to emphasize accomplishments like this for the better of the client so that they feel that their fate is in their own hands and so that they can regain control and independence over their lives. 

                                                                

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Meira, E. (2016, June 22). Are your patients out of control? Retrieved August 01, 2020, from https://thesciencept.com/are-your-patients-out-of-control/

 

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