This book provides in depth coverage of the major psychosocial and stress process theories and interventions, and explores how these models and techniques can be applied to rehabilitation populations.

In addition, the book covers important issues in the adjustment process of persons with disabilities and chronic illness (e.g., stigma, societal attitudes, sexuality), and offers chapters that explore psychosocial adjustment within the context of positive psychology, psychiatric rehabilitation, and persons with substance abuse issues. Finally, the chapters are written from an evidence-based practice perspective, emphasizing the empirical basis of the models and interventions explained, and their effectiveness with rehabilitation related populations.

Key Features:

• Provides an in depth review of psychosocial and cultural issues, healthcare anddisability systems, medical, and functional and environmental implications of disability
• Discusses the empirical basis of the models and interventions explained, as well as their effectiveness with rehabilitation related populations
• Includes ancillary materials include an instructor's manual with a syllabus, examination items, PowerPoint presentations for each chapter, and answers to class exercises