Rehabilitation Counseling: A Comprehensive Introduction to the Field

By Michael Hartley PhD CRC, Vilia M. Tarvydas PhD CRC, this book provides a thorough and up-to-date introduction to rehabilitation counseling, covering its history, values, knowledge, skills, and links to the disability community. Emphasizing disability as a natural part of the human experience, it highlights the essential knowledge and competencies required of rehabilitation counselors to deliver ethical and effective services.

A Comprehensive and Evolving Field

The third edition of this renowned textbook reflects emerging trends in the field, with 13 chapters either completely rewritten or significantly revised. It offers a stronger focus on psychiatric rehabilitation and mental health counseling, incorporating cutting-edge research and knowledge from breakthroughs in neuroscience and psychopharmacology, innovations in digital communication and technology, and shifts in the economy.

The book examines the broad-ranging practice of rehabilitation counseling as an evolving amalgamation of CORE and CACREP, delving into the impact of current societal changes, including COVID-19, economic downturn, and issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Enhanced Focus on Clinical and Mental Health Counseling

This edition provides an enhanced focus on the demand for clinical and mental health counseling from a rehabilitation perspective, introducing specialized competencies to foster the development of strong advanced skill sets. It also underscores the importance of involving persons with disabilities in their own rehabilitation and as an essential component of the development of the field itself.

Rich Ancillaries for Educators

The text is supported by comprehensive ancillaries for educators, including an Instructor’s Manual, PowerPoints, and Test Bank, available for digital access on most mobile devices or computers.

New to the Third Edition

• New chapter authors are high-caliber experts with unique voices and perspectives who have partnered with senior scholars from previous editions.
• This new edition is significantly updated to reflect emerging trends that are impacting the professional practice of rehabilitation counseling.
• Updated chapter on technology in rehabilitation counseling, including distance education, assistive technology, and telemental health.
• New chapter on Counseling and Mental Health.

Key Features

• Conceptualizes rehabilitation counseling and its complementary relationship to counseling.
• Each chapter addresses CACREP standards and includes learning objectives, reflection activities, and content review questions.
• Includes Appendices with a guide to key acronyms and scope of practice.
• Case conceptualizations focus on the delivery of services.

Product Details:

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Edition: 3rd edition
Publication Date: October 18, 2022
Language: English
Paperback: 520 pages
ISBN-10: 0826139035
ISBN-13: 978-0826139030