Psychosocial Dimensions of Rehabilitation I

Catalog description

This course is the first in a 2-course sequence that provides students with an opportunity to examine psychological and social factors that influence the client-clinician interaction. Concepts that are discussed through the full sequence are related to personal and professional values, client-clinician relationships, communication, collaborative treatment planning, cultural sensitivity, motivation, adherence, spirituality, response/adjustment to disability and chronic illness, abuse, loss and grief. This first course focuses on issues of client-centered practice. The course is offered in relation to the student’s previous clinical practice experiences and assignments encourage application of course content to clinical practice.