Professional Identity and the Future of Rehabilitation Counseling

2008 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 60-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeanne B. Patterson
Keyword(s):  
Professional Identity ◽  
Common Good ◽  
Equal Opportunity ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Professional Associations ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Career Opportunities ◽  
Working Together ◽  
The Common ◽  
Rehabilitation Professional

This article describes a vision of rehabilitation counseling, wherein both the profession of rehabilitation counseling and the diverse roles of rehabilitation counselors are recognized and valued by rehabilitation counselors, the general public, and other professionals in promoting social justice and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. Using parallels with psychology, this article describes opportunities and challenges related to the visibility and centrality of rehabilitation counseling in society. Marketing is a key element in moving rehabilitation counseling from a fringe activity to a central, well-known profession. Recommendations to make rehabilitation counseling central to society include rehabilitation professional associations and other constituencies (a) working together to market the profession, which can capitalize on the ever-expanding number of career opportunities for rehabilitation counselors and (b) leveraging resources for the common good while respecting our differences.

scholarly journals Solidarity in genomic healthcare? Results of the Belgian citizen forum (2018)

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
C Mayeur ◽  
W Van Hoof
Keyword(s):  
Data Sharing ◽  
Common Good ◽  
Public Involvement ◽  
Equal Opportunity ◽  
Genomic Medicine ◽  
Genomic Data ◽  
The Common Good ◽  
Medical Needs ◽  
The Common ◽  
The Government

Abstract Genomic medicine requires to collect and use a huge amount of patient and citizen data. Therefore, the Belgian Minister of Public Health decided to organize a citizen forum on the ethical, legal and societal issues (ELSI) surrounding the use of genomic information in healthcare. This initiative follows the trend of public involvement in Europe regarding ELSI in genomics. During three weekends, a panel of 32 citizens, informed by experts of different backgrounds, produced political recommendations. We will focus on their conception of solidarity, which is crucial to take into account when considering policies on data sharing in genomics. Citizens of the panel consider their genome simultaneously as the individual’s property and as something to be shared for the common good. As a consequence, the panel agrees to support solidarity provided individual interests, such as privacy protection, are respected. By solidarity, the panel means supporting genomic data sharing for the common good, which they define as scientific research that improves knowledge (on both prevention and diagnostics) to build a fair society where everyone has an equal opportunity to live healthy. According to the panel, the government should actively encourage citizens to share their genomic data, but no one can be forced to do it. For instance, the government could motivate citizens to share their genomic data by partially reimbursing genomic tests undertaken without medical prescription. However, because everyone has an equal right to live healthy, the panel esteems that genomic tests for medical needs should be accessible for all, thanks to a well-thought-out and sustainable refund system. Key messages Citizens support solidarity in genomic medicine, but demand proportional individual protection. As citizens become increasingly important stakeholders in genomic medicine, all public authorities should actively engage citizens in relevant healthcare policies.

Rehabilitation Counseling In Medical Settings: Career Opportunities

1986 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven P. Kaplan
Keyword(s):  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Medical Rehabilitation ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Rehabilitation Center ◽  
Medical Settings ◽  
Vast Array ◽  
Career Opportunities ◽  
University Level ◽  
The University

Rehabilitation counselors (RC) have the opportunity to work in a wide variety of settings that present a vast array of clients and challenges. One setting that has not received much RC employment emphasis in the literature is the Comprehensive Medical Rehabilitation Center (CMRC). This article describes a typical CMRC configuration, and outlines how the RC can fit into and enhance the CMRC staff. Recommendations for training at the university level are proposed and strategies are offered for marketing the RC to CMRC personnel.

A Time for Change Implications of the CRCC Demographic Data for Rehabilitation Curriculum

1978 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-40
Author(s):  
Roger H. Livingston
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Education ◽  
Clinical Psychology ◽  
Counseling Psychology ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Extensive Data ◽  
Service Training ◽  
Rehabilitation Professional ◽  
Certified Rehabilitation Counselors

A Time for Change?Since mid-1975, extensive data has been collected on individuals seeking to become Certified Rehabilitation Counselors. Examining the data on “counselors” suggests that performaooe on the Field Review is below average in some situations. Graduates of rehabilitation counseling programs tend to score higher than most other graduate majors, such as counseling psychology or clinical psychology. The results suggest steps should be taken to strengthen training for the rehabilitation professional in terms of graduate education, RCEP, and in-service training.

Thinking Collectively

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Spicker
Keyword(s):  
Collective Action ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Common Good ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Social Institutions ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Democratic Deliberation ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Working Together ◽  
The Common

Thinking collectively is a book about the meaning, implications and value of collectivism in social policy. Collectivism is not a single, unitary idea; it covers a wide range of approaches that depend on the importance of groups and organisations in social life. Substantive collectivism is the idea that we live, not as 'individuals', but as the members of social groups, like families, neighbourhoods and communities, and that many of our actions are done together with others in organisations and social institutions. Methodological collectivism looks for explanations and patterns of behaviour not in the actions of individual human beings, but in the actions of groups. Moral collectivism begins from the premise that collective social groups - families, businesses, institutions, governments and countries - are moral agents; that they have rights and responsibilities, that groups as well as individuals can take moral action, and that the morality of their actions can sensibly be assessed in those terms. Collective action is defined, not by what is to be done, but how. The practice of collective action, and the character of provision made, tend in their turn to influence the kinds of things that people want their services to do. Democratic deliberation, voice and empowerment become the expectation and practice of public services; co-operation, working together, sharing and solidarity come to be seen as virtues in themselves. The book makes a case for a collective approach to the common weal, based on society, the common good, solidarity, stewardship, rights, equality and a sense of common enterprise.

The Maturing of the Japanese Economy: Corporate Social Responsibility Implications

1999 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 527-540 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard E. Wokutch ◽  
Jon M. Shepard
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Common Good ◽  
Japanese Economy ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Moral Standards ◽  
Working Together ◽  
The Common ◽  
Corporate Social

Abstract:This paper examines corporate social responsibility in Japan today within the context of the paradigm of the moral unity of business. Under this paradigm, business is expected to operate under the same set of moral standards operative in other societal institutions. We suggest that a micro moral unity characterizes Japan—business activity is linked to that society’s moral values but only within carefully circumscribed communities of interest. Because of the strains brought on by the maturing of the Japanese economy, the negative consequences of this micro moral unity are now becoming apparent. A new paradigm will be required to address these challenges. A possible foundation for such a paradigm, based on the emerging notion of kyosei (living and working together for the common good), is discussed.

Rehabilitation Counseling's Phoenix Project: Re-visiting the Call for Unification of the Professional Associations in Rehabilitation Counseling

2011 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-14
Author(s):  
Michael J. Leahy ◽  
Vilia M. Tarvydas ◽  
Brian N. Phillips
Keyword(s):  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Professional Associations ◽  
White Paper ◽  
Professional Association ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Current Status ◽  
History Of ◽  
Collaborative Efforts

The purpose of this white paper is to re-visit the call for unification of the professional associations representing rehabilitation counseling. The current status and issues associated with the multiple associations representing the discipline will be briefly reviewed. A brief history of collaborative efforts between these organizations, salient issues and trends, and observations about the critical need to unify our national professional associations will be included and discussed. Finally, a set of specific actionable steps will be recommended to move the discipline to unify and establish one professional association that represents all rehabilitation counselors both nationally and internationally.

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