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Episode Synopsis "Episode 10: Michael Biel - Motivation and Self-Determination Theory"
In this 10th episode of the UWEC PodCSD we are joined by Mike Biel from Cal State - Northridge. Mike is a clinician, an aphasiologist, an artist, an author and has tremendous interest and expertise in motivation and self-determination theory. In this episode, hear about the conversation that got things started into his further exploration of motivation and practical examples of how to apply concepts of motivation and self-determination theory into clinical practice. Mike mentions a couple resources in the podcast, and they are listed below: Ryan & Deci (2017). Self-Determination Theory: Basic psychological needs in motivation, development, and wellness. (Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Self-Determination-Theory-Psychological-Motivation-Development/dp/1462528767/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1527716814&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=decci+ryan+self-determination+theory) LaGuardia (2017). Self-Determination Theory in Practice: How to Create an Optimally Supportive Health Care Environment. (Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Self-Determination-Theory-Practice-Supportive-Environment/dp/1520661355) Biel, Nitta & Jackson (2018). Understanding motivation in aphasia rehabilitation. In Coppens & Patterson, Aphasia Rehabilitation: Clinical challenges. https://www.amazon.com/Aphasia-Rehabilitation-Challenges-Patrick-Coppens/dp/1284042715 One additional book that Mike mentioned off the air is: “The Art and Science of Motivation: A Therapist's Guide to Working with Children” by Ziviani. He describes it as a a very readable book that is clinically- and SD- oriented and written by OTs.
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