Task 5 Book Review The 'Handbook of Remotivation Therapy' by Jean Dyer is one of the most educative books for professionals working in nursing care facilities. It has been evident over the years t ...

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Task 5
Book Review
The 'Handbook of Remotivation Therapy' by Jean Dyer is one of the most educative books for professionals working in nursing care facilities. It has been evident over the years that individuals in such facilities lack the motivation to perform normal tasks due to their illnesses and disabilities. Despite such disabilities, individuals can perform several normal tasks that should be encouraged and, thus, the role of healthcare professionals to remotivate them.
Jean provides a resource that describes the when, how and the with whom of remotivation therapy. She creates an understanding of the new module in the healthcare discipline and its impact on the overall well-being of individuals in care settings. Remotivation in the book is discussed using diverse settings such as independent living programs, mental healthcare facilities and health education centers. The results from the dozens of settings align with the book's thesis on the necessity of remotivation therapy to improve the day-to-day living and overall well-being of individuals being treated in care settings.
The book is critical to activity professionals because it familiarizes them with their role as therapists in basic and advanced remotivation therapy. The book guides health professionals on what to do and what not to do when remotivating clients in residential care facilities. The book also provides guidance on the concepts and questions that should be used in remotivation therapy programs.
In conclusion, the book caters to the issues of helping clients view themselves in a different light than what is normally seen. Remotivation therapy focuses on the client's strengths rather than their weakness, hence its success and a therapy module. Remotivation therapy is also not profession specific as it can be performed by any trained healthcare professional, health technician, family member or social worker. It thus saves money and time due to the reduction of heavy caseloads on healthcare professionals. It also promotes a positive spirit in the client, and they feel more in synch with their strengths other than their weaknesses.