Psychosocial Aspects of Disability

Irmo Marini, PhD, CRC, CLCP, is Professor in the School of Rehabilitation at the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, Texas. He obtained his PhD in Rehabilitation from Auburn University and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. He is a 2009 recipient of the National Council on Rehabilitation Education’s distinguished career award in rehabilitation education, and 2010 recipient of the American Rehabilitation Counseling Association’s James F. Garrett distinguished career award in rehabilitation research. In 2012, Dr. Marini was bestowed with an honorary doctorate of science (honoris causa) from his alma mater Lakehead University, and was the recipient of the 2013 National Council on Rehabilitation Education’s educator of the year award. In 2015, he was the recipient of the Patricia McCollom distinguished career award in life care planning research. He is the co-author and coeditor of seven books, over 40 book chapters, and more than 80 refereed journal publications. He is the former Chair of the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification, and former President of the American Rehabilitation Counseling Association. Noreen M. Graf, Rh.D, is a Professor in the School of Rehabilitation at the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg Texas. She holds a doctorate degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the Rehabilitation Institute at Southern Illinois University. Dr. Graf focuses primarily in the area of trauma-related disability and has published 59 journal articles and chapters, and two pieces of pure fiction. Michael J. Millington, PhD is Course Director for the Rehabilitation Counselling Discipline and Associate of the Centre for Disability Research and Policy, and the WHO Collaborating Centre at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney. He holds a doctorate in Rehabilitation Psychology from the University of Wisconsin. His 60 publications concern various aspects of inclusive community development. Current research focuses on integrating community-based rehabilitation principles into the practice, management, and pedagogy of care and support.

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
PART ONE: DISABILITY FROM A SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
1. The History of Treatment Toward Persons With Disabilities Irmo Marini
Insider Perspective:The Story of Patricia E. Moniot
Discussion Questions and Exercises
2. Societal Attitudes and Myths About Disability: Improving the Social Consciousness Irmo Marini
Insider Perspective: The Story of Linda Napolitano
Discussion Questions and Exercises
3. Culturally Different Issues and Attitudes Toward Disability Michael Jay Millington Insider Perspective: The Story of Elvia Susana Prieto Armendariz
Discussion Questions and Exercises
4. Attitudes Toward Disability by Special Interests and Occupational Groups Irmo Marini
Insider Perspective: The Story of Miriam Kimmelman
Discussion Questions and Exercises
PART TWO: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF DISABILITY SURROUNDING THE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY
5. Theories of Adjustment and Adaptation to Disability Irmo Marini
Insider Perspective: The Story of Michael Hoenig
Discussion Questions and Exercises
6. Family Adaptation Across Cultures Toward a Loved One Who Is Disabled Noreen M. Glover-Graf
Insider Perspective: The Story of Francia Malone
Discussion Questions and Exercises
7. Sexuality and Disability Noreen M. Glover-Graf
Insider Perspective: The Story of Jennifer L. Addis
Discussion Questions and Exercises
8. The Psychosocial World of the Injured Worker Irmo Marini
Insider Perspective: The Story of Gino Sonego
Discussion Questions and Exercises
PART THREE: PERTINENT TOPICS CONCERNING PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES OF DISABILITY
9. Disability and Quality of Life Over the Life Span Noreen M. Glover-Graf
Insider Perspective: The Story of Richard Daggett
Discussion Questions and Exercises
10. Implications of Social Support and Caregiving for Loved Ones With a Disability Irmo Marini
Insider Perspective: The Story of Verne Sanford
Discussion Questions and Exercises
11. Social Justice, Oppression, and Disability: Counseling Those Most in Need. Irmo Marini
Insider Perspective: The Story of Claudia Smith composed by Olivia Perez
2. Thriving Versus Succumbing to Disability: Psychosocial Factors and Positive Psychology Irmo Marini
Insider Perspective:Story of Dave Shannon
Discussion Questions and Exercises
PART FOUR: COUNSELING STRATEGIES AND INSIGHTS FOR WORKING WITH PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
13. Which Counseling Theories and Techniques Work Best With Different Disability Populations and Why Michael Jay Millington
Insider Perspective: The Story of Kristine Stebler
Discussion Questions and Exercises
14. Counseling Families in the Community Michael Jay Millington
Insider Perspective: The Story of Kathleen Prime
Discussion Questions and Exercises
15. Ethical Responsibilities in Working With Persons With Disabilities and Our Duty to Educate Noreen M. Glover-Graf
Insider Perspective:The Story of Patricia (Allen) Konczynski
Discussion Questions and Exercises
16. Basic Do’s and Don’ts in Counseling Persons With Disabilities Michael Jay Millington
Insider Perspective: The Story of Michael Hineberg
Discussion Questions and Exercises
Index