Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Symptoms, Functional Limitations and Vocational Impediments

1999 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 38-41
Author(s):  
Leslie H. Alloway
Keyword(s):  
Fibromyalgia Syndrome ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Functional Limitations ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Vocational Assessment ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
Working Age

Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a poorly understood physical syndrome that affects a significant number of Americans of working age. FMS is related to a variety of psychosocial and vocational problems. Rehabilitation counselors need additional information to work effectively with people with FMS. This paper examines common symptoms, functional limitations and vocational impediments of people with FMS. It then discusses rehabilitation counseling issues, including vocational assessment and planning issues, and offers suggestions about appropriate rehabilitation techniques and services.

Helping Adults with Muscular Dystrophy: Rehabilitation Counseling Implications

2001 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-64
Author(s):  
Roy K. Chen
Keyword(s):  
Muscular Dystrophy ◽  
Neuromuscular Disease ◽  
Emotional Functioning ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Functional Limitations ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Muscle Cells ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Professional Relationship ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor

It is estimated about 200,000 Americans have been diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy (MD), a neuromuscular disease characterized by gradual degeneration and atrophy of the muscle cells and fibers (Siegel, 1999). Functional limitations associated with MD include cognitive, social, physical/vocational, and emotional functioning. Rehabilitation counselors are advised to use a holistic approach to serving clients with MD. Compassion is key to building a meaningful professional relationship between the client and the rehabilitation counselor. However, rehabilitation counselors should neither communicate an overly pessimistic outlook nor raise false hope.

Clinical Judgment and the Utilization of Psychometric Instruments for Vocational Assessment

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-155
Author(s):  
Scott Beveridge ◽  
Christian Chan ◽  
Jeff DiNardo ◽  
Courtney Glickman
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Judgment ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Vocational Assessment ◽  
Psychometric Instruments ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Vocational Evaluation

BackgroundOver the last 40 years advances in the field of rehabilitation counseling continue to play a major role in the professional identity, skills, and competencies of rehabilitation counselors. While advances have developed in several areas (e.g., multiculturalism, ethics) within the scope of rehabilitation counseling research and practice, there are research gaps for vocational evaluation and the psychometric properties of instruments utilized for assessment.ObjectiveThis study sought to investigate what psychometric instruments rehabilitation counselors utilize for assessment. Primarily, our goal was to seek major details in how practicing rehabilitation counselors utilize psychometric assessments in their work environments and any ethical concerns involved with their use. We sought to investigate the presence of what assessment tools are commonly used by rehabilitation counseling practitioners and the frequency with which they are used.MethodsData from 228 participants was analyzed using a mixed-methods research design with a goal of obtaining both quantitative and qualitative data simultaneously. We sought to determine if there were any statistically significant differences on whether demographic variables affected the selection and use of psychometric assessments.FindingsAverage use of psychometric instruments for assessment use for the entire sample was low, at .66 (between “never” and “sometimes”). Average assessment use for the five subgroups ranged from .37 (body system function) to .99 (interests). Average use for individual assessments ranged from .08 to 2.07. There was a significant effect for education, (R2 = .039 F(1) = 8.82, p = .003).ConclusionsResults indicate higher education levels were associated with increased utilization of psychometric instruments. In addition, collaboration between psychometric assessments and clinical judgment have proven to be valuable in overall quality of rehabilitation services provided.

Training in Vocational Assessment: Preparing Rehabilitation Counselors and Meeting the Requirements of the CORE Standards

2008 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 277-286
Author(s):  
Timothy N. Tansey
Keyword(s):  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Evaluation Methods ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Counseling Services ◽  
Educational Practices ◽  
Vocational Assessment ◽  
Alternative Framework ◽  
The Core ◽  
Assessment Standard

Assessment represents a foundational component of rehabilitation counseling services. The revised Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) standards implemented in 2004 resulted in the redesign of the knowledge and outcomes under the Assessment standard. The author reviews the current CORE standard for training in assessment within the context of rehabilitation counselors’ roles as informed consumers of assessment. Further, the author reviews current educational practices and evaluation methods intended to develop competency in assessment. An alternative framework for providing training in assessment is provided.

scholarly journals Compassion and Self-compassion: Conceptualization of and Application to Adjustment to Disability

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Stuntzner
Keyword(s):  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Adjustment Process ◽  
Emotional Pain ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Process Adjustment ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Coping Process ◽  
Negative Thoughts ◽  
Adjustment To Disability

For many, disability may ignite feelings of grief, sadness, loss, and/or emotional pain. Others discover they harbor negative or self-critical thoughts and beliefs (i.e., blame) which compounds and complicates the personal coping process. Adjustment to disability models exist to help persons with disabilities and professionals understand or explain their negative thoughts, feelings, and experiences; yet, they do not overtly discuss or address emerging skills and approaches such as compassion and selfcompassion as a part of the disability adjustment process. In an effort to change this trend, an eclectic theoretical model which infuses self-compassion and compassion-based techniques has been developed. Rehabilitation counselors are provided with an explanation of the ways existing research on compassion and self-compassion can be used to strengthen their application to the adjustment needs of persons with disabilities. Information about how to incorporate compassion and self-compassion into the rehabilitation counseling adjustment process and recommendations are also provided.

Incorporating Feminism Into Rehabilitation Counselor Education

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mookyong Jeon
Keyword(s):  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Core Values ◽  
Counselor Educators ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Counselors In Training ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Diversity Issues ◽  
Gender Power ◽  
And Training

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.

Pursuing Well-Being Among Rural-Dwelling Adults With Disabilities

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (12) ◽  
pp. 1699-1710
Author(s):  
Whitney A. Thurman ◽  
Tracie C. Harrison ◽  
Veronica G. Walker ◽  
Alexandra A. Garcia
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Functional Limitations ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Models Of Care ◽  
Constructivist Grounded Theory ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Adults With Disabilities ◽  
Community Membership ◽  
Urban Models ◽  
Working Age

Through this constructivist grounded theory study, it was our purpose to create a substantive theory to explain how rural-dwelling, working-age adults with disabilities define and pursue well-being. Twelve rural-dwelling participants were interviewed up to 3 times to understand the processes involved in defining and pursuing well-being. From this exploration, we suggest that well-being is not a set state to be achieved and then enjoyed, rather well-being results from establishing and maintaining membership in the rural community. Membership facilitated access to the array of material and psychological supports needed for a sense of well-being. Findings support the assumption that urban models of care are insufficient for rural areas. This study also provides an understanding of how individuals in this population mobilize resources to overcome functional limitations and environmental barriers to establish group membership and create a sense of well-being. Implications for health care practice and policy are discussed.

Age, Work, and Disability: Rehabilitation at the End of the Worklife

2007 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Barros-Bailey ◽  
Jerome Fischer ◽  
Jodi L. Saunders
Keyword(s):  
Labor Market ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Older Workers ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
The United States ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Older Americans ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Delivery Options ◽  
United States Labor Market

Older workers engaging in vocational rehabilitation services have received little attention in the vocational rehabilitation literature. However, older workers are the fastest growing sector of the United States labor market and they are predicted to become a greater proportion of vocational rehabilitation caseloads as they remain in the worliforce longer, or increasingly enter or re-enter the labor market. Research indicates that as people age, the probability of acquiring a disability increases dramatically. Regardless of when or how someone acquired a disability, understanding the elements particular to the rehabilitation counseling of older workers with disabilities is important. This paper explores the various demographics, issues, trends, and elements rehabilitation counselors could consider in working with older Americans with disabilities. Rehabilitation counselors need to become aware of these issues with older workers and retool in order to service this sector of the population more efficiently. Implications for the rehabilitation counseling practitioner and service delivery options are also presented.

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.

The Complexity Behind the Hispanic Identity

2005 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 20-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julissa Senices
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Human Service ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Multiple Identities ◽  
National Origin ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Hispanic Population ◽  
Human Service Professionals ◽  
Selection Of

This paper will review the complexity behind the various Hispanic identities and its implication for the field of rehabilitation counseling and other human service professions. Variables such as privilege, colorism, national origin, socioeconomic status, and experiences with discrimination interact and make-up the multiple identities of Hispanics. Yet, the use of the label Hispanic label has homogenized this population. It is recommended that rehabilitation counselors and other human service professionals be aware of the heterogeneity within the Hispanic population since it gives Hispanics tremendous latitude in the selection of a cultural identity.

Factors Contributing to Rehabilitation Counselor Success in the Private Sector in Michigan

1999 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 19-28
Author(s):  
Martha H. Chapin ◽  
Michael J. Leahy
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Major Theme ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
Fair And Equitable Treatment ◽  
Equitable Treatment ◽  
Insight Into

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.

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