Rehabilition Counselor

Evidence- I like working with people who needs unconditional emotional support. I am good at humanities subjects like psychology and social work. Being a rehabilitation counselor would allow me to work with distress people while using my psychology skills. 

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Rehabilitation counselors are mental health professionals, who work with disabled individuals to build skills, cope with feelings of anxiety and depression, and find solutions to problems such as employment, chronic pain, mobility, transportation, basic care, and more. The goals and practice of of rehabilitation counseling are similar to many other professions that fall under the categories of psychology, counseling and mental health - a rehabilitation counselor will use tests and other assessment tools to assess and understand a client's problem, develop a treatment plan, and utilize therapeutic techniques to foster a better quality of life for the client.

Contrary to what some people believe, nearly every person can be a productive and contributing member of society, regardless of their disabilities. Some people, however, may need some guidance on how to become more independent.

Rehabilitation counseling can help point these individuals in the right direction on becoming more independent. Having more independent individuals in our society not only helps the moral of the society in general, but it also reduces the strain on government assistant and other resources.

What Does a Rehabilitation Counselor Do?

”Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today. Teach a man to fish; and you have fed him for a lifetime”

This quote can be thought of as the motto of the field of rehabilitation counselors.

However, before teaching a person to do anything, a rehabilitation psychologist will first usually need to determine where that person’s strengths and weaknesses lie. A rehabilitation counselor will usually interview his clients first in order to determine what they are capable of doing as well as what their limitations are.

After determining what a client is able to do, a rehabilitation psychologist will then be able to implement an individual therapy and counseling plan that can help them become more independent.

A rehabilitation counselor might help his clients work through several different types of problems that may be holding them back in life. Many times, solving the right problem might also solve several other smaller problems. Problem solving during counseling sessions is often accomplished by setting goals.

Goals are often a big part of rehabilitation counseling. The main goal for individuals in need of rehabilitation psychology is usually to live as independently as possible. This is usually accomplished by setting and working toward several small goals. For instance, counselors working with people with limited mobility might work to help their clients gain access to transportation, such as public transportation. This small step would enable clients to run errands, go shopping, and find and keep a job, making them much more independent.