Psychosocial Aspects of Disability (eBook)

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