Preparing Students for Change: An Advisement Seminar Informed by Tolman and Kremling’s Integrated Model of Student Resistance

Abstract

Graduate students entering entry-level occupational therapy programs are confronted by new ways of learning and interacting for which they may be ill-prepared. Confronted with the need to change their approach to learning, students may become frustrated and lose motivation, resulting in resistance. This article describes a pilot first term group advisement seminar, informed by Tolman and Kremling. Integrated Model of Student Resistance (IMSR), and designed to prepare students for these necessary changes. The article describes topics addressed, strategies implemented, and insights and reflections on the process and outcomes of participation in the seminar.

Keywords:

• Academic advising
• student resistance

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The authors of this article have no competing interests to report.

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Jeni Dulek

Jeni Dulek, OTD, OTR/L is an Assistant Professor in the School of Occupational Therapy at Pacific University in Hillsboro, Oregon, USA. At the time of this project, she was Assistant Professor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Marcos, California, USA. Jeni can be reached by email at [email protected]. Michelle Druker Gorenberg, OTD, OTR/L is a Clinical Associate Professor at Widener University Institute for Occupational Therapy Education in Chester, Pennsylvania, USA. At the time of this project, she was Assistant Professor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Marcos, California, USA. Michelle can be reached by email at [email protected].Molly Perkins, OTR/L was a graduate student at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Marcos, California pursuing a master’s degree in occupational therapy at the time of this project. She is currently living in Long Beach, California, and is enjoying exploring the various avenues available to her as a recent graduate.Kaylinn Hill, OTR/L is a newly licensed therapist practicing in a neuro-based outpatient clinic in Ventura County, California. She was a graduate student at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, in San Marcos, California at the time of this project. Kelsey Walsh, OTR/L is practicing in inpatient settings, including acute care, inpatient rehab, and skilled nursing. At the time of this project, she was a graduate student at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, in San Marcos, California.