The Rehabilitation Counselor's Role in the Sexual Adjustment of the Handicapped Client: The Need for Trained Professionals

1980 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 173-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas-Robert H. Ames ◽  
Pamela S. Boyle
Keyword(s):  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Sexual Adjustment ◽  
Rehabilitation Process ◽  
Mentally Disabled ◽  
Rehabilitation Professionals ◽  
Sexuality Counseling ◽  
Counseling Model ◽  
Sexual Feelings

Sexual feelings and needs of disabled individuals have frequently been ignored during the rehabilitation process by rehabilitation professionals. Sexuality is now identified as an integral part of every persons life. This includes the physically and mentally disabled. Rehabilitation counselors have a responsibility to provide sexuality counseling and education to their clients within the rehabilitation framework. This article suggests ways that rehabilitation counselors can prepare themselves to respond to their clients' sexual questions, concerns and needs. A very practical counseling model is outlined and a list of resources is provided.

Transplantations: Implications of the Heart Transplantation Process for Rehabilitation Counselors

1992 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rick Houser ◽  
Varda Konstam ◽  
Marvin Konstam
Keyword(s):  
Heart Transplantation ◽  
Heart Transplant ◽  
Functional Limitations ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Rehabilitation Process ◽  
Rehabilitation Professionals ◽  
The Past ◽  
Effective Role ◽  
Medical Advances ◽  
Transplant Complications

There have been remarkable medical advances over the past two decades and these advances have impacted upon the rehabilitation counselor's approach to working with people with disabilities. One area in which impressive and exciting advances have occurred has been in organ transplantation, including heart transplantation. Rehabilitation counselors can play an effective role in the rehabilitation of those who have gone through the heart transplantation process. Having knowledge of the medical, psychological and vocational implications of heart transplantation, rehabilitation professionals can facilitate return to work through the rehabilitation process. In this article the medical aspects of the heart transplant; complications; functional limitations; psychological implications; and vocational implications are discussed.

The Need for Family Involvement In Client Rehabilitation

1985 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jack Sutton
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Family Involvement ◽  
Support System ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Family Stability ◽  
Rehabilitation Process ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
The Family ◽  
Individual Client ◽  
The Individual

Rehabilitation counselors usually focus their efforts upon the individual client. They fail to view him or her as part of a social network -- the family. Disability causes economic, social and emotional changes within the family. These changes may upset family stability and inhibit client adjustment and rehabilitation. The family must be viewed as a vital support system for the client, and their impact on rehabilitation should be evaluated. When it is necessary, counselors must design ways to intervene with the family. Family adjustment and treatment are rehabilitation issues, and they deserve consideration in the rehabilitation process.

Employee Assistance Programs: An Emerging Vista for Rehabilitation Counseling

1982 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 18-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fred Dickman ◽  
William G. Emener
Keyword(s):  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Employee Assistance Programs ◽  
Employee Assistance ◽  
American Industry ◽  
Continuous Growth ◽  
Rehabilitation Process ◽  
Assistance Programs ◽  
And Training

The continuous growth and developemnt of Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) in American industry, the basic elements of EAP's, and the effectiveness of EAP's, are presented. Following a discussion of the rehabilitation process, and the knowledges, skills, expertise, and roles and functions of rehabilitation counselors, implications and recommendations offered within the proposition that professionally trained rehabilitation counselors are optimally prepared to provide and coordinate EAP services. Implications for education and training, structural considerations, and professionalism are also included.

Beck's Cognitive Therapy: An Overview for Rehabilitation Counselors

1988 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wayne A. Bowers
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Therapy ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Counseling Model ◽  
Structured Approach

This article introduces Beck's Cognitive Therapy as a counseling model for rehabilitation counselors. The structured approach and success in treating anxiety and depression contribute to its validity as a tool in rehabilitation.

Exploring the Costs of Providing Assistive Technology as a Reasonable Accommodation

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 26-31
Author(s):  
Elisabeth B. Simpson ◽  
Beth Loy ◽  
Helen P. Hartnett
Keyword(s):  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Average Cost ◽  
Job Placement ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Reasonable Accommodation ◽  
Individuals With Disabilities ◽  
Rehabilitation Professionals ◽  
Job Accommodation ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Cost

The provision of assistive technology (AT) as an accommodation is often associated with a cost. Employer concerns about the cost of providing AT can be a barrier for individuals with disabilities (IWD) who are seeking employment. Rehabilitation counselors & students should be prepared to address employer concerns regarding the cost of an accommodation in order to facilitate successful job placement and/or retention of IWD. This study evaluated the average cost of providing AT in the workplace compared to the average cost of providing other types of accommodations, as reported to the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) by employers. Results of this study show that there is no significant difference in the cost of providing AT in comparison to the cost of providing other types of accommodations (N=72). Rehabilitation professionals can use this information when exploring strategies for negotiating for the use of assistive technology by consumers as an accommodation.

Asian Americans and Rehabilitation: Some Important Variables

1988 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 16-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Leung ◽  
Robert Sakata
Keyword(s):  
Asian Americans ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Rehabilitation Process

Rehabilitation counselors will come increasingly into contact with Asian Americans as part of their workload. This article describes and discusses the Asian Americans with the purpose of setting aside myths and stereotypes as well as providing some information helpful to understanding the Asian Americans within the rehabilitation process.

Factors Relevant to Parental Alliance for Parents of Children with Disabilities

2003 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 10-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abeer Abdo ◽  
Jerome M. Fischer
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Children With Disabilities ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
The Other ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Rehabilitation Process ◽  
The Family ◽  
Two Factors

This study investigated factors relevant to parental alliance using the Parental Alliance Measure (PAM) with parents of children with disabilities. A total of 139 parents of children with disabilities participated in the study. Using multiple regression two factors were examined as relevant to parental alliance: satisfaction with the partnership and percent of caregiving provided by the other partner. Findings showed that parents who perceived a strong relationship with their partner and those who perceived their partner contributing a greater percent of caregiving for the child or children with disabilities in the family had a stronger parental alliance. Rehabilitation counselors may use the PAM with families to understand parenting dynamics, develop strategies, and increase involvement in the rehabilitation process.

A Certificate of Graduate Study in Psychiatric Rehabilitation: Responding to a Multi-agency Need

2000 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 22-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda L. Leech
Keyword(s):  
South Carolina ◽  
Psychiatric Rehabilitation ◽  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Graduate Study ◽  
University Of South Carolina ◽  
Course Content ◽  
Rehabilitation Professionals ◽  
The University

This article explores key areas for academic emphasis in the training of rehabilitation counselors and other professionals to work with individuals with severe, long-term mental illnesses. The author identifies a set of knowledge areas and skills for psychiatric rehabilitation professionals emerging from an extensive literature review. The rationale and course content of a Certificate of Graduate Study in Psychiatric Rehabilitation from the University of South Carolina is presented.

scholarly journals A Model of Career Development for Disabled Adults

1983 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 38-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sally L. Navin ◽  
Jane E. Myers
Keyword(s):  
Career Development ◽  
Career Counseling ◽  
Career Exploration ◽  
Job Placement ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Rehabilitation Process ◽  
Career Selection ◽  
History Of ◽  
Disabled Adults

While the definitions of job placement constitute a broad range there is considerable agreement on the fact that it is an integral part of the rehabilitation process. This article extends the concept of placement to a theory of career counseling for disabled adults. A review of the history of placement in rehabilitation and a consideration of several theories of career counseling are offered. Following a discussion of a model of career development for disabled adults with components of self-understanding, self-acceptance including acceptance of disability, career exploration, career self-concept, career selection and career reevaluation, are implications for rehabilitation counselors.

Enhancement of the Work Personality: A Transition Priority

1988 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard T. Roessler ◽  
Virginia Anne Johnson ◽  
Kay Fletcher Schriner
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Training Center ◽  
Rehabilitation Professionals ◽  
Job Seeking ◽  
Employment Success ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
School Programming ◽  
And Training

Traditional educational programs have not resulted in vocational sophistication and employment success for disabled youth. For this reason, rehabilitation professionals must contribute to school programming designed to enhance the student's work personality. This article describes a series of employability assessment and intervention packages recently developed by the Arkansas Research and Training Center in Vocational Rehabilitation. Counselors can incorporate the employability products into transitional services in order to increase student social, vocational problem-solving and decision-making, on-the-job coping, and job seeking skills.

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