Rehabilitation Counseling and Emerging Disabilities: Medical, Psychosocial, and Vocational Aspects

Abstract

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Contributors -- Foreword -- Preface -- Share Rehabilitation Counseling and Emerging Disabilities: Medical, Psychosocial, and Vocational Aspects -- Chapter 1: Introduction to Emerging Disabilities -- Chapter Objectives -- Defining Emerging Disabilities -- Contemporary Trends Linked to Emerging Disabilities -- Advances in Medicine and Assistive Technology -- Globalization -- Climate Change -- Poverty -- Violence and Trauma -- The Aging Populace -- Disability Legislation -- Medical, Psychosocial, and Vocational Characteristics of Emerging Disabilities -- Multitude, Chronicity, and Severity of Symptoms -- Multimorbidity -- Diagnostic Challenges and Medical Skepticism -- Stigma and Lack of Social Support -- Vocational Challenges -- Populations at Risk of Acquiring Emerging Disabilities -- Conclusions -- Discussion Questions -- References -- Chapter 2: Chronic Pain -- Chapter Objectives -- Case Illustration: Linda -- Definitions, Types, and Causes of Chronic Pain -- Examples of Emerging Chronic Pain Conditions -- Chronic Migraines -- Fibromyalgia -- Psychosocial Aspects of Chronic Pain -- Vocational Aspects of Chronic Pain -- Characteristics of Individuals Living With Chronic Pain -- Rehabilitation Counseling Implications -- Counselor Awareness and Self-Reflective Practice -- Outreach and Eligibility Determination -- Rehabilitation Assessment and Planning -- Rehabilitation Services -- Counseling and Guidance -- Pharmacological and Surgical Interventions -- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy -- Mindfulness Practices -- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy -- Complementary Health Approaches -- Pain Self-Management -- Self-Help and Support Groups -- Job Development and Placement -- Accommodation Planning -- Conclusions -- Discussion Questions -- References.