“…The literature provides evidence to support the efficacy of occupational therapy interventions focused on life skills training, social participation, education, work, and health and wellness (Bond, Drake, & Becker, 2008;Dilk & Bond, 1996;Dunn, Trivedi, Kampert, Clark, & Chambliss, 2005;Granholm et al, 2005;Gutman et al, 2007). Several studies have demonstrated that participation in meaningful occupations promotes health and wellness among individuals experiencing severe mental illness (Gooch & Living, 2004;Haertl & Minato, 2006;Mee, Sumsion, & Craik, 2004). Further, intensive interventions addressing clientcentered, occupation based skills training can foster individuals living with mental illness to fully engage in the world around them (Champagne & Gray, 2011).…”