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Reflects the most significant and fundamental shifts in the experience of disability in human historyWith the release of its eighth edition, this bestselling text remains the most comprehensive and current text addressing the psychological and social issues dealt with by persons with disabilities. The new edition is almost completely rewritten and expanded by expert voices in disability and rehabilitation policy, research, and lived experience. It presents many new chapters covering topics such as disability identity, the impact of US laws and policies, the impact of micro-aggressions and discrimination, applications of well-being and positive psychology, and mental health implications of social media usage for people with disabilities. The eighth edition also includes new Personal Perspectives from individuals with various disabilities.The text provides an informed, critical, and engaging exploration of the impact of chronic illness and disability (CID) for a wide range of students, educators, and professionals who work with this population. It delivers a comprehensive understanding of CID topics ranging from the impact of law and policies, social justice issues, personal and professional rehabilitation, and the psychosocial experiences of CID. The book continues to investigate a diverse range of topics, from the historical and cultural perspectives on illness and disability to the personal, familial, and social impacts of disability. Chapters include Learning Objectives, Pre-reading Questions, Class Activities, and Case Studies with accompanying Discussion Questions to promote engagement. Instructors will also have access to the Instructor Manual, Test Bank, and chapter PowerPoints. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers.New to the Eighth Edition:Extensively rewritten and updated with expert voices in disability and rehabilitation policy and researchBrand new chapters on disability identity, the impact of US laws and policies, the impact of micro-aggressions and discrimination, and moreNew Personal Perspectives from persons who have lived with various disabilitiesNew Class Activities to help reinforce contentKey Features:Presents the most comprehensive and diverse coverage of psychosocial aspects of disability of any textAddresses how people with CID have been viewed and treated throughout history and examines the changes and developments over the past decadeProvides a bridge between theory and practice with abundant narrativesIncludes Learning Objectives, Pre-reading Questions, and Case Studies with Discussion Questions to enhance learningDelivers a comprehensive instructor package including Instructor Manual, Test Bank, and chapter PowerPoints

"This book contains much useful information, including professional practice, ethics, cultural considerations, assessment, and intervention. This will be a wonderful addition to the libraries of students and professionals alike... Score: 97 - 5 Stars!"--Gary B. Kaniuk, PsyD, Cermak Health Services, Doody's Reviews Praise for the first edition"Marini and Stebnicki have compiled an extremely useful and practical counseling resource covering a variety of topics...[U]ndergraduates, graduate students, and new counselors will find this a valuable tool...This unique volume is a great addition for college and university libraries...Highly recommended...."--Choice (Named an Outstanding Academic Title for 2009)This award-winning, bestselling reference for professional counselors and graduate students is extensively updated and expanded to encompass critical developments that are immediately relevant to the counseling professions, including the 2014 American Counseling Association Code of Ethics, CACREP/CORE accreditation standards, the updated DSM-5, the Affordable Care Act, and many other important changes. It reflects the ongoing consolidation of a strong identity for professional counselors and the need to address mental health and other counseling concerns amid marked sociocultural changes. The only resource of its kind, it is an extremely useful guide for counseling students working toward licensure and certification as well as experienced counselors, counselor educators, clinical supervisors, psychologists, and social workers.The second edition offers a unique interdisciplinary approach inclusive across all counseling disciplines and features contributions from over 110 highly regarded experts in counselor education, research, and practice. It is based on the core content and knowledge areas outlined by CACREP and CORE accreditation standards and disseminates, in 93 chapters, both contemporary insight and practical strategies for working with the complexity of real-life issues related to assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of diverse clients. New chapters address military and veteran health issues; evidence-based practice for training; counseling transgender individuals, partners, and families; counseling caregivers; social justice; and much more. In addition to being a quick-access resource for all counseling professionals, the second edition serves as a concise, accessible reference for graduate students preparing for certification and licensure exams. It features an expanded, comprehensive self-exam of 340 multiple-choice items based on the CACREP/CORE foundational content and knowledge areas for counselor education and training.New to the Second Edition: Updated and expanded discussion of ethical issues, including the 2014 ACA Code of EthicsAffordable Care Act and its impact on delivery of mental health servicesCoverage of DSM-5Promotes an interdisciplinary approach inclusive across all counseling disciplinesIncludes an expanded self-exam with 340 study questions for National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE) and Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE) prepNew chapters on military and veteran mental health issuesNew chapters on evidence-based practices for counseling, social justice, and behavioral health and health disparities in the United StatesNew chapters on counseling caregivers, children with psychiatric conditions, and survivors of natural disastersNew chapter on counseling for wellnessNew information on complementary, alternative, and integrative approachesNew information on counseling LGBTQ couples, partners, and families Key Features: Covers all key foundational content for CACREP/CORE-accredited programs within one volumeProvides quick access to a vast compendium of counseling informationEdited and authored by leading counseling scholars, educators, and practitionersRelevant across all counseling specialties

What are the differences between individuals with disabilities who flourish and those who never really adjust after a trauma? How do those born with a disability differ from individuals who acquire one later in life? Fully updated and revised, this second edition of a unique rehabilitation counseling text reflects growing disparities among “haves” and “have-nots” as they bear on the psychosocial aspects of disability. New content focuses on returning veterans afflicted with physical and mental health problems, persons with disabilities living in poverty, and the need for increased family and community-based engagement. The book provides updated information about assisted suicide, genetic testing, new legislation, and much more.Using a minority model perspective, the text provides students and practitioners of rehabilitation and mental health counseling with vivid insight into the experience of living with a disability. It features first-person narratives from people living with a variety of disabling conditions, which are integrated with sociological and societal perspectives toward disability, and strategies for counseling such individuals. The text encompasses a historical perspective, psychological and sociological research, cultural variants regarding disability, myths and misconceptions, the attitudes of special interest and occupational groups, the use of positive psychology, and adjustments to disability by the individual and family. A wealth of counseling guidelines and useful strategies is geared to individuals with specific disabilities. Designed for a 15-week semester, the book also includes thought-provoking discussion questions and exercises.New to the Second Edition:Reflects the growing disparities between “haves” and “have-nots” as they impact people with disabilitiesIncludes new content on veterans with physical and mental disabilitiesDescribes the experience of impoverished individuals with disabilitiesExamines the need for increased family and community-based engagementDiscusses strengths and weaknesses of the Americans With Disabilities ActCovers assisted suicide, genetic testing, and recent legislationIncludes expanded coverage of sexual identityProvides an Instructor’s Manual and PowerPoints as supplemental downloadsKey Features:Provides 16 personal narratives demonstrating the “normalcy” of individuals with different types of disabling conditionsIncludes stories of people living with blindness, hearing impairments, spinal cord injuries, muscular dystrophy, mental illness, and other disabilitiesDelivers counseling strategies geared toward specific disabilities, with “do’s” and “don’ts”Discusses ongoing treatment issues and ethical dilemmas for rehabilitation counselors