direct intervention, 1. (in occupational and physical therapy) hands-on therapy to increase the potential for new motor learning when there are deficits in movement and postural control that cannot be independently incorporated by the client. 2. a confrontation with a person with addictions at a surprise meeting planned by a family and/or concerned significant others and a therapist. It is designed to break the cycle of denial associated with the addiction and to encourage treatment. Also called Johnson’s model.
