Counselors as Change Agents in Rehabilitation of the Socially Disadvantaged

1973 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 237-247
Author(s):  
James E. Trela ◽  
Richard O'Toole

The problems faced by social minorities are fundamentally different and appear to require new ameliorative strategies. We have asked whether rehabilitation technologies developed for the physically and psychologically impaired are appropriately transferable to the socially disadvantaged. To answer this question we have examined the traditional counseling model and the disjuncture between rehabilitation technology and the problems of the socially disadvantaged. Some dimensions of an alternative model have been suggested. The kinds of strategies that appear to be most appropriate, however, underscore the uncertain relationship between the future of rehabilitation counseling (and the rehabilitation movement in general) and minority poverty. If counselors are to have an impact on the expansion and structure of helping arrangements in the disadvantaged community, basic decisions must be made concerning the objects and direction of change at both the individual and societal levels; the kinds of facilities and programs that need to be developed; the necessary and legitimate mechanisms for producing change and whether the rehabilitation counselor can and should function as a change agent in such communities. These decisions will cause discord within the rehabilitation movement, challenge its solidarity, and perhaps bring the movement into conflict with powerful sectors of the Society.

1989 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-40
Author(s):  
Gary E. Holmes ◽  
Ronald H. Karst

This article explores case record management as a professional skill of the rehabilitation counselor by examining the many roles which case record management plays in the rehabilitation process and in client welfare. Additionally, the article suggests that it is the responsibility of the individual rehabilitation counselor to learn and practice this skill in order to fulfill the ethical standards of the rehabilitation counseling profession.


1973 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 239-245
Author(s):  
Steve Biggs ◽  
James T. Bowman

The choice of a counseling model frequently presents a dilemma for the rehabilitation counselor. The authors present a case for the utilization of the behavioral approach in rehabilitation counseling. Literature reviewed includes research in the efficacy of reinforcement procedures in rehabilitation settings, applicability of the behavioral approach to rehabilitation clients, and ethical and moral considerations of the behavioral approach.


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Rizal Adicita

<p>This study aims to produce and determine the effectiveness of individual rehabilitation counseling service models to develop the self-concept of deaf students. The self concept of deafblower students is proven to be low after a pretest. A low self-concept will lead to deaf students experiencing stress. The hypothesis proposed by the researcher is that there is an effectiveness of individual rehabilitation counseling models to develop self-concept of deaf students. This research method uses research and development approaches. Individual rehabilitation counseling to develop the self-concept of deaf students was given to 8 students as the research subjects selected by purposive sampling in Semarang Regency SLB. The results showed that the individual rehabilitation counseling model effectively developed the self-concept of deaf students. This is indicated by changes in the level of self-concept before being given treatment (pre-test) and after being given treatment (post-test) there was an increase in the initial evaluation score of 862 points to 966 points or an increase of 134 points, so the hypothesis in this study was accepted.<strong></strong></p><p> </p>


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darimis Darimis Darimis

Use of the Internet has changed the paradigm of human beings communicate with one another, especially on social media. Indonesia as one of the highest in the world Facebook users make significant consequences specifically for teenagers. The trend using Facebook by teenagers has created negative impacts that is the rise of cyberbullying.Cyberbullying can significantly influence the lives of teenagers and it can be a huge burden as it can happen for a long period of time. In cyberbullying, there are cyber bullies and cyber victims as individuals involved to make the message as a reference the behavior of cyberbullying. This paper attempts to looking at the perspective of the cyberbullying behavior by reality counseling model, because reality counseling as one of the models of counseling that focuses on behavior now unrealistic and dysfunctional.Reality counseling based on the choice theory, counselee make more effective choices about the development of relational satisfactory with others. The most important goal of therapy is to make people aware of the reality that the real responsibility for her behavior was himself. This counseling can helping the individual reality of cyberbullying offenders realize the consequences of his behavior, responsible, develop positive social relationships through the application procedure techniques WDEP and techniques reality Counseling.


2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 149-158
Author(s):  
Bridget H. Staten ◽  
David Staten ◽  
Antoinette C. Hollis ◽  
Tyra Turner Whittaker

This article provides a historical overview of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Asian American and Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AAPISIs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). A review of the history of MSIs and their inception is covered. Also, trends in federal support for MSIs is provided to gain a better understanding of the importance of these institutions to the field of rehabilitation counseling. A historical perspective of rehabilitation counselor education programs is provided including the role of the Council on Rehabilitation Education. Implications for additional empirical research are provided.


2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mookyong Jeon

Purpose:The author describes how rehabilitation counselor educators can incorporate the feminist perspective in teaching rehabilitation counselors-in-training by exploring history, core values, and training methods of feminism.Method:Based on a literature review, the author compares philosophy and concepts of rehabilitation counseling and feminism, reviews the models of feminist supervision, and explores its applicability to rehabilitation counseling.Results:Feminism coincides with the philosophy of rehabilitation counseling in that both share similar perspectives that emphasize equity and justice. When incorporating feminism, the philosophical and conceptual tenets of rehabilitation counseling can be effectively trained through the practices of the rehabilitation counselor such as empowerment and advocacy for clients. Specifically, as a method to disseminate the core values of rehabilitation counseling, feminist supervision provides a structured model to train rehabilitation counselors-in-training.Conclusions:The feminist approach can be incorporated as a viable training method for rehabilitation counselor educators in that feminism provides a useful framework in which not only to view gender, power, and diversity issues but also to train philosophy and core values of rehabilitation counseling.


2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roxanna N. Pebdani

This study examined the effect of rehabilitation counseling students’ age, sex, disability status, geographic location, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, and level of sexuality training on knowledge, comfort, approach, and attitudes toward the sexuality of people with disabilities. Participants were 312 rehabilitation counseling master’s students in Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) accredited programs all over the United States. Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) analyses demonstrated that Knowledge scores were affected by intensity of training. Other subscale scores indicated that rehabilitation counseling students had generally negative attitudes toward sex and disability and low levels of comfort with approaches from clients. Results demonstrate the importance of rehabilitation counselor educators incorporating the topic of sex and disability in training programs so that graduating students have the knowledge and comfort necessary to discus sex with their clients with disabilities.


1999 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 19-28
Author(s):  
Martha H. Chapin ◽  
Michael J. Leahy

This study sought to gain insight into the behaviors and perspectives of exemplary rehabilitation counselors and how they interpret best practices in the private sector. Twenty rehabilitation counselors nominated as exemplary were interviewed using a semi-structured, conversational approach. A qualitative approach for identifying thematic lines was used to analyze the data. Results and findings from this qualitative design are discussed and implications identified for the major theme of professional maturity. Two sub-themes were additionally identified (1) a belief in fair and equitable treatment of clients and (2) understanding the limitations of the roles and responsibilities of a private rehabilitation counselor. The client-counselor relationship was also emphasized as important to rehabilitation counseling practice in the private sector.


2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 24-33
Author(s):  
Charles Bernacchio ◽  
Josephine Wilson

This collaboration involves VR Online research at Wright State (WSU) and the Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling (VRC) Long-term Training Project at University of Southern Maine (USM). The NIDILRR-funded VR Online research team developed and piloted online resources for vocational rehabilitation (VR) consumers and counselors using an online portal to meet consumers via videoconference. To address VRC shortages in state VRs and community rehabilitation providers, the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) funded Northern New England VRC project which provides graduate education to VR employees in order to increase the number of qualified VRCs throughout the rural northeast. This article will examine a partnership of these two projects to provide training and technical assistance to VRC students during internships, which includes: use of tele-rehabilitation technology in delivering VR services; integration of video conference technology into rehabilitation counselor education (RCE) graduate level curriculum during internship; trainee supervision and preparation applying HIPPA compliant, webbased, video-conference technology; and assessing benefits and limitations using advanced technologies in internship experiences and process considerations to improve VR Online application in practice.


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