This article reviews some of the basic principles of assertiveness training and explains the application of this treatment to the habilitation of mentally retarded adults. It presents qualitative data regarding the value of assertiveness training in a counseling group of mentally retarded persons and proposes several guidelines for counselors.…

The results of a nationwide survey of the use of subprofessionals by state vocational rehabilitation agencies reveal much discord regarding the use, nomenclature, and employment requirements for support personnel. It is proposed that a career-ladder system involving task-specific standardized work roles based on the Rehabilitation Job Task…

This article discusses two basic issues in the interpretation of factorial investigations (descriptive vs causal inferences and group vs individual characteristics); updates previously published reviews of factor-analytic studies in rehabilitation under five categories (counselor, client, instruments, attitudes, and environments); and outlines…

The Gestalt techniques of staying in the present, focusing on self-awareness, using fantasy, and experimenting with opposites can facilitate working with critical rehabilitation problems. Adapting the Gestalt approach would provide trained counselors with the opportunity to add to their helping repertoire. (Author)

The spinal cord-injured street person is especially resistant to rehabilitation. His life style is characterized by the use of physical power and mobility to survive and gain respect. He loses this main form of control and attempts to manipulate the treatment environment to care for him while he avoids confronting his disability. (Author)

A checklist was devised for the purpose of planning and evaluating follow-up studies in vocational rehabilitation. Brief guidelines are given for each of the features of the checklist, indicating what constitutes positive and negative qualities in follow-up studies. (Author)

This article offers a rationale for rehabilitation counselors' exploration of their attitudes toward placement in the rehabilitation process. An attitude index is included, with a description and explanation; a suggested operational procedure; and suggested use by rehabilitation counselors and by training, research, and education programs. (Author)

Recent policy changes resulting from interaction with National Cancer Institute-funded rehabilitation projects have led to more lenient procedures of client eligibility. Although referral rates have increased, state and federal programs are still underused because of age of patients, alternative cancer programs, and lack of physician referral.…

This dialogue focuses primarily on the meaning of the placement process and the functions of the placement specialist. There is sharp disagreement between the authors concerning placement in the rehabilitation process and the role of the rehabilitation counselor. Each author offers his viewpoint. (Author)

Reviews historical development of organized vocational rehabilitation programming for the spinal cord injured in the United States. Significant factors that affect vocational rehabilitation outcomes with spinal cord injured persons are listed and discussed. (Author)

Increased emphasis on cancer rehabilitation is stated. A discussion of the developing emphasis on quality of survival for the cancer patient as it is increasingly being demanded both by the cancer patient and the health care-delivery system is included. Traditional hindrances to effective rehabilitation of the cancer patient are discussed. (Author)

Adlerian life-style counseling provides insight into conscious thinking patterns used to cope with problems in living. This particular strategy in counseling offers the rehabilitation practitioner a clear framework for understanding a client. The Adlerian model can enhance the counseling process and increase the client's and counselor's…

This paper speaks to the counselor who is interested in refining his or her placement skills and who is ready to give up some tired attitudes and worn-out practices. Practical operating principles and genuine, tried-and-true approaches are offered. (Author)

It is proposed that rehabilitation researchers have traditionally examined the process of job placement from a one-sided perspective. In relying solely on a positivistic research perspective, investigators have failed to develop methods of inquiry that could provide an internal view of the placement process by those people who have experienced it.…

Reviews the current state of the art of vocational rehabilitation of persons with cancer. Discusses techniques, programs, services received, vocational outcomes, and costs. Suggests implications for rehabilitation counseling practice and research. (Author/RC)