The Professional Practice of Rehabilitation Counseling - 2nd Edition by Vilia M Tarvydas & Michael Hartley (Paperback)

The Revised Edition of "Rehabilitation Counseling: A Comprehensive Guide" is a must-read for anyone looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of rehabilitation counseling.

With updates and revisions that reflect the CORE/CACREP merger and significant changes in the field, this textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the complementary relationship between rehabilitation and mental health counseling.

The book defines rehabilitation counseling as a specialty area within the broader counseling profession and introduces psychiatric rehabilitation as a bridge to understanding the intersection of traditional rehabilitation and mental health counseling. The text emphasizes recovery-based models and provides evidence-based research supporting the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions, while also addressing specific job functions related to assessment, credentialing, counseling, case management, advocacy, and career development.

Four new chapters cover fundamental concepts and models that underpin rehabilitation counseling, evidence-based competencies that constitute rehabilitation counseling practice, and specialized practices such as forensic rehabilitation and psychiatric rehabilitation. With a focus on the intersection of rehabilitation and mental health counseling, this textbook provides a comprehensive and practical guide to understanding the field of rehabilitation counseling.

Whether you are a student, practitioner, or researcher, this book is an essential resource for anyone looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities.