Rehabilitation Counseling is a specialized area of counseling focusing on helping individuals with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities achieve personal, career, and independent-living goals. It combines vocational guidance, psychosocial support, and advocacy.
Key Points:
- Core Services: Career assessments, workplace accommodations, skills training, psychosocial support, and connecting clients with community resources.
- Clientele: Individuals recovering from accidents, dealing with chronic illness or mental health disorders, or living with developmental disabilities.
- Settings: Hospitals, rehabilitation centers, vocational agencies, disability services offices, private practice.
- Overall Aim: Empower clients to maximize their functional independence and quality of life.
