The Psychological and Social Impact of Disability

Couverture
Springer Publishing Company, 1999 - 468 pages
Marinelli and Dell Orto continue the premise of their earlier editions of this widely adopted text and present a realistic perspective on disability. Carefully selected articles and personal narratives capture the unique aspects of the psychological and social effects of disability. Formatted to include thought-provoking study questions and disability awareness exercises, this text is recommended for students in rehabilitation counseling and physical therapy education programs, as well as professionals in rehabilitation, psychology, and social work.
 

Table des matières

A New Approach to Rehabilitation 32
32
The Rehabilitation Ethic and Ethics
43
FAMILY AND DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES IN DISABILITY
65
The Relationship Between Attachment
86
A Narrative Approach to Understanding the Illness
116
Study Questions and Disability Awareness Exercise
134
A Conceptual Review
152
A Theology of Anger When Living with Disability
173
Sexuality Ascending
290
Study Questions and Disability Awareness Exercise
298
Depression and Denial in Psychotherapy of Persons
316
Encouragement as a Vehicle to Empowerment
329
Implications for Intervention
340
Using Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Techniques
358
Study Questions and Disability Awareness Exercise
370
What It
409

No Blood It Doesnt Count
187
THE INTERPERSONAL AND ATTITUDINAL
193
Changing
212
Study Questions and Disability Awareness Exercise
236
Addressing the Needs of Lesbian and Gay Clients
257
One Womans Experience
423
Study Questions and Disability Awareness Exercise
429
Appendix
436
Index
451
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