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Introduction to Home-Based Mental Health Care
Published in Danielle L. Terry, Michelle E. Mlinac, Pamela L. Steadman-Wood, Providing Home Care for Older Adults, 2020
Tamarra Crawford, Michelle E. Mlinac, Pamela L. Steadman-Wood, Danielle L. Terry
Because the MH provider is often the front line of care, working alone in the field, being fluent in general MH practices is critical. Specialty training in areas such as geropsychology/geriatric psychiatry, health psychology, primary care, palliative care, and rehabilitation psychology are highly valuable additional skill sets.
The Role of the Psychologist in Life Care Planning
Published in Roger O. Weed, Debra E. Berens, Life Care Planning and Case Management Handbook, 2018
From whatever point of introduction or need that psychological intervention may originate, rehabilitation psychology ultimately seeks to promote the possible over the pathological. Early services, especially in catastrophic cases, may focus on short-term risk management, moderation of fear and anxiety, emotional debridement, managing behavioral outbursts, providing as-needed information, affirmation, and supportive problem-solving to both the client and social support network members. Over time, intervention ultimately transitions to capitalizing on strengths and helping the client reestablish life quality, meaning, and self-determination within personal and social support network capacities. With strong foundations in bio-social models of behavior, anticipated rehabilitation psychology services recognize the dynamic experiences, both positive and negative, that the client may face over a lifetime, but sustains an emphasis on competencies, masteries, and strengths. Hence, while psychological setbacks may sometimes require more intensive treatment, especially in the presence of severe behavioral/emotional decompensation, suicidal, or violent behavior, treatment remains focused on promoting dignity and social capital. The biosocial model also recognizes the importance of social and physical environments in promoting well-being and promotes proactive productive activities and incorporation of social and community supports as required to optimize outcomes.
Art As a Therapeutic Modality with TBI Populations
Published in Gregory J. Murrey, Alternate Therapies in the Treatment of Brain Injury and Neurobehavioral Disorders, 2017
Although a growing body of literature demonstrates the effectiveness of art therapy and other expressive arts with a variety of disability groups (Kramer, 1977; Ulman, 1975; DiCowden, 1987; Sourkes, 1991; Kingsley and Pfeuffer, 1982; Miller, 1998; Weaver, 2001; Canner Hume and Hitti, 1988), very little has been published on the role of art therapy for persons with severe traumatic brain injury (McGraw, 1989; Barker and Brunk, 1991; Lazarus-Leiff, 1998; Rosner, 2000). In particular, few to no recent publications describe in detail (1) the format and specific goals of an art therapy program for persons with traumatic brain injury and associated neurobehavioral and emotional disturbances, (2) special considerations of TBI clients' unique cognitive and behavioral dysfunction deficits and how these will affect an art therapy program, or (3) the interface between art therapy and rehabilitation psychology services. The purpose of this section is, therefore, to outline the goals, approaches, and structure of an inpatient therapeutic art program and how the individual TBI patient's neurobehavioral goals and issues are addressed. In addition, the interface between members of the rehabilitation team (including rehabilitation psychology) will be discussed.
This Being is a Guest House: Embracing Humility, Liberation & Strengths in Therapy with Sexual and Gender Diverse Muslims
Published in Journal of Homosexuality, 2021
Michelle Vaughan, Gokce Ergun, Julie Williams
JW (she/her/hers)—I am White, Woman, Hard of Hearing, Dwarf, and Queer. I am a strong believer in God, a God that is loving, kind and inclusive of all. I am not Muslim, therefore, I am here to learn, to challenge other non-Muslims and offer my solidarity. I was baptized as an infant in the Catholic hospital by a priest. The immediacy of the baptism was because it was expected I would not live due to my disability. Surprise! 53 years later, I live on. My childhood ultimately involved active and weekly practice in the Lutheran church, confirmation and the like … My active practice dwindled over the years and I have since become a non-practicing Protestant, but a devout believer in a God. I care about a lot of things including contributing to the creation of sacred places and reparative strategies toward healing. To this end I take personal and professional responsibility for my understanding of that which I have never lived and unknowingly perpetrated against, with my North American, white, Protestant narrative. I am a professor at Wright State University in the School of Professional Psychology, and Board Certified in Rehabilitation Psychology. My areas of expertise are disability history, disability justice, and diversity. I am on my journey to become a liberation and reparative justice psychologist. At least that’s what I tell myself these days … My purpose for writing this chapter and agreeing to this is that I am passionate about teaching and mentoring students to become agents of social change.
Being “just normal”: a grounded theory of prosthesis use
Published in Disability and Rehabilitation, 2018
Philip Jefferies, Pamela Gallagher, Mark Philbin
While such research has played an important role in outlining some of the benefits and challenges of using artificial limbs, little attempt has been made to account for the differing experiences of prosthesis users. This can be addressed through the development of theory. Theory has been called for in rehabilitation psychology to inform multidisciplinary practice, where professionals can be provided an array of empirically-supported techniques that can be derived from an understanding of the hypotheses of a theory [11]. At present, the research literature is largely atheoretical, and merely identifying differences between individuals or groups leads to a struggle to account for why such differences exist [11–13]. Instead, theory of sufficient breadth can accommodate divergent behaviours or experiences, offering a conceptually integrative perspective of action in a given area. In addition, investigations of the relationships between known or emerging concepts, as part of a theoretical investigation, can also enable an understanding of their potential interplay. In sum, theory can provide the field of prosthesis use the breadth and depth of understanding that is needed to account for differences in experiences and outcomes, and also provide a means to integrate extant knowledge.
Knowledge, skills, and attitudes of psychologists working with persons with vision impairment
Published in Disability and Rehabilitation, 2021
Youngblood Simeon Bobo Roche, Anna Chur-Hansen
Persons with vision loss may seek psychological services for any number of reasons. It is important to distinguish between issues related to living with impaired vision and those which are challenges experienced independent of vision impairment. It is essential that problems are not attributed to vision impairment as a matter of course. It is noteworthy, however, that persons with vision impairment are at greater risk than sighted persons for suffering mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression [25–27]. They are also more likely to experience overall reduced mental health and a poorer perceived quality of life [25,28–30]. The harmful effects of ignoring psychological treatment for those living with vision impairment reinforce the importance of psychosocial support as part of vision impaired clients’ overall rehabilitation. Currently, the only health professionals consistently receiving disability competency training are those already working in the specialized area of rehabilitation [31]. Rehabilitation psychology aims to improve the health and welfare of individuals, as well as increase opportunities for choice and independence, further develop functional abilities, and encourage social role participation throughout the lifespan [32]. When taking into account the social and psychological implications of vision impairment [33] in an ageing worldwide population [34], the physical and mental health risks associated with vision impairment, and the fact that persons with vision impairment are consistently regarded as suffering one of the worst curses of physical disability [35], this is clearly an area that qualifies for further research.