Exploring Occupational Dysfunction and Occupational Performance for Youth in Homeless Shelters

The capstone project aims to explore and identify the role of occupational therapist in homeless youth shelters, to improve life skills necessary for independent living, and transition into the community of youths that occupy youth shelters. The proposed research project will fill the gap between occupational therapist, and youth shelters, by revealing barriers, while simultaneously developing and identifying a role for occupational therapist in homeless youth shelters.

On the Road to Success: Examining how Youth Shelters Define and Value Relationships through the Practice of Two-Way Symmetrical Communication as a Method to Increase the Success-Rate of Youth Recovery Programs – A Case Study of Youth Without Shelter

This case study explores how three employees from Youth Without Shelter in Toronto, whom we will call ‘A,’ ‘B,’ and ‘C,’ define, utilize, and value two-way symmetrical communication as a method for decreasing the percentage of at-risk homeless youth on the streets. What emerged from interviews, documentation, and archival reports, indicated that youth who continue to play an active role in shaping their futures are more likely to be engaged, actively communicate, and complete their recovery program. The findings provide insight into how non-profit organizations can achieve success and excellence through engagement with their publics.

Interpersonal Relationships and Depression among Adolescents Living in Tehran’s Shelters

<p>This report explores the connection between interpersonal relationships and depression among adolescents living in Tehran’s shelters. A total 103 Iranian adolescents from nine governmental shelters in Tehran, comprising 69 males and 34 females between the ages of 13 and 15 years, were included in this research. A correlational design was employed in this study and a convenience sampling method was used to select respondents. The results revealed significant negative correlations for depression and difficulties with interpersonal relationships with roommates, classmates, social workers, and guardians. The results of this study will help guardians, social workers, and psychologists to organize intervention programmes that assist with relationship formation as a means for reducing depression among adolescents in Tehran’s youth shelters.</p>