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Psychology of Disability 2nd Edition By Andrea Perkins NewlichKathleen Glynn

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Pages: 284
File size: 18.01 MB
Format: Digital PDF
Course: Psychology
Category: eBook[PDF]

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The Psychology of Disability (2nd Edition), edited by Andrea Perkins Nerlich and Kathleen M. Glynn (published by Aspen Professional Services), consists of nine chapters spanning 279 pages. It is specifically structured for counseling and rehabilitation professionals to explore how individual, social, and systemic factors influence the lived experience of disability. [1, 2, 3]

The primary topics and themes covered in the text include:

🏛️ Models, History, and Concepts of Disability

The Biopsychosocial and Sociopolitical Models: Understanding disability not simply as a biological or medical defect, but through its integration with environmental, political, and social determinants. [1]
Historical and Cultural Perspectives: Exploring the evolution of how society has viewed disability across generations and varying cultural lenses. [1]
Myths and Misconceptions: Dislodging deeply embedded societal stereotypes and ableist biases. [1, 2]

🧠 Psychological Adaptations and Coping Mechanisms

Loss, Grief, and Mourning: Facing the deep psychological disruptions caused by acquired disabilities or chronic illnesses. [1, 2]
Resilience and Growth: Leveraging positive psychology components to foster personal strengths, adjustment, and long-term coping strategies. [1, 2]
The Identity Development Process: How individuals internalize and develop their self-concept and identity as a person with a disability. [1]

👥 Societal, Interpersonal, and Counselor Dynamics

Attitudes and Microaggressions: Examining systemic, paternalistic, or hostile attitudes from the public, special interest groups, and occupational settings.
Family System Impacts: Navigating how a disability influences immediate family structures, relationships, and support systems.
Counseling Interventions & Strategies: Guidelines tailored toward enhancing counselor comfort, ethical awareness, and functional interventions to facilitate clients' independence and vocational success. [1, 2, 3, 4]