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The Assessment of Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Competencies
The Assessment of Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Competencies (ACRCC) is an evaluation tool intended to assess clinical rehabilitation counseling trainees' developing competencies, specialty-specific skills, and learning outcomes. In response to the 2017 merger between the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and the Council on Rehabilitation Education, we developed the ACRCC to align with the CACREP (2016) Standards. In our manuscript, we review (a) the developmental needs of rehabilitation counseling trainees, (b) the importance of comprehensive and specialty-specific clinical evaluation measures, (c) the development of the ACRCC, and (d) the opportunities for future research and implications for counseling preparation programs.
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Psychometric Validation of the Technology Adoption Propensity Index in a Sample of State Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors
The rapid digital transformation across various sectors has underscored the importance of technology adoption, particularly within government organizations, to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery. In the field of vocational rehabilitation (VR) counseling, digital tools offer significant potential to improve client engagement and service access. However, technology adoption among VR counselors varies widely, influenced by factors such as personal attitudes and perceived technological efficacy. This study aimed to validate the Technology Adoption Propensity Index (TAPI) within a sample of VR counselors working at state-federal VR agencies. The TAPI assesses technology adoption propensity across four dimensions: optimism, proficiency, dependence, and vulnerability. Using confirmatory factor analysis and examining correlations with related constructs, the study evaluated the reliability and validity of the TAPI in this unique context. Results confirmed the four-factor structure, with each dimension demonstrating acceptable reliability and distinct associations with motivation to use digital tools, core self-evaluations, and age. Findings suggest that promoting optimism and proficiency could enhance intrinsic motivation for technology adoption among VR counselors while addressing concerns about privacy, security, and the ethical implications of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. This study provides a foundation for targeted interventions to support technology integration within state VR agencies, ultimately advancing the efficacy of services for individuals with disabilities.
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Finding your voice : a path to recovery for survivors of abuse
\"With ... instructions and ... examples, the author leads readers through the five stages of healing while teaching them how to improve and strengthen their relationships, built upon the foundation of years of self-help work, therapy, and reflection, and the author's own transformative approach to healing\"--Publisher marketing.
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Social Media Use and Depression Among Young Adults: Rehabilitation Counseling Implications
Social media platforms represent a primary form of communication among people of all ages, with young adults being the leading users of social media. While social media use (SMU) has many benefits, there are numerous studies that show excessive SMU is correlated with high rates of depression. There is extensive research on the effects of SMU among adolescents; however, there are limited studies that address the effects of SMU among young adults. We reviewed the counseling literature from 2010 to 2020 to identify studies pertaining to SMU and depression among young adults and identified effective, evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches for treating depression among young adults who are heavy social media users. Rehabilitation counseling implications and recommendations are addressed provided based on our findings.
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Earning Capacity of Private Rehabilitation Counselors
The following study builds upon prior research on rehabilitation counseling salary surveys completed by the American Counseling Association (ACA), the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC), the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP), and the American Board of Vocational Experts (ABVE). The present study examines the current state of salary distribution within the private sector of rehabilitation counseling by combining the data sets from the IARP and ABVE participants into one large sample for regression analyses. The survey was created by building on the existing ACA and CRCC salary surveys in the counseling field and refined with the assistance of a Delphi panel of 10 nationally known rehabilitation counselors with an average of 31 years clinical experience. The survey participants included 524 members of IARP and ABVE who completed the identical online survey to provide the data to examine the average annual earnings, demographics, and participants who experienced disabilities during their career within the two national organizations. Results found that gender, education level, practice setting, licensure status, and years in practice were statistically significant.
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The Relationship of Coping, Self-Worth, and Subjective Well-Being: A Structural Equation Model
The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between various coping-related variables and the evaluation of self-worth and subjective well-being among persons with spinal cord injury. Positive coping variables included hope, proactive coping style, and sense of humor, whereas negative coping variables included perceptions of stress, dysfunctional attitudes, and catastrophizing. Evaluations of self-worth were determined by measures of self-esteem and acceptance of disability. Quality of life and life satisfaction were indicators of subjective well-being. The results of the study indicate that negative coping has a negative association with both positive self-worth and subjective well-being. Feelings of positive self-worth were found to be positively associated with subjective well-being. In addition, positive coping appears to influence subjective well-being positively by first increasing feelings of positive self-worth. The findings indicate that coping strategies play an important role in the psychosocial adjustment of individuals with disabilities, and subsequently, in their quality of life. The implications for counseling individuals with disabilities are discussed.
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Recommendations for Pre-Service Training in Cognitive Disabilities: Perceptions of Practicing Rehabilitation Counselors
Given an increased prevalence of cognitive disabilities in the United States, and federal legislation aimed to reduce employment disparities among individuals with cognitive disabilities, a greater emphasis on this population is needed in rehabilitation counselor education (RCE) programs. A total of 33 graduates of a Cognitive Disabilities Certificate program were asked to offer recommendations for future training of Master's-level rehabilitation counseling students in the area of cognitive disabilities. A phenomenological approach was applied, using the constant comparative method for data analysis. Analysis resulted in four emergent themes. Participants recommended pedagogical approaches to incorporate cognitive disability-related issues into RCE curriculum; specialized training on cognitive disabilities should be required; and specialized training in other disability populations was also recommended. Lastly, participants discussed the need to provide specialized training on sub-populations such as autism spectrum disorder, military veterans, and persons with co-occurring psychiatric and cognitive disabilities. Implications for pedagogy and research are provided.
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Qualifications for Rehabilitation Counselors: A Social Justice Issue
The importance of qualifications for vocational experts serving in the Social Security Administration is an issue that gained national importance recently. Prior to the most recent awarded contract the required qualifications were not appropriate and had little resemblance to the requirements in other venues vocational experts provide testimony in. This article addresses the journey that the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP) Social Security Vocational Experts section took to influence and ultimately were successful in having the Social Security Administration to primarily adopt the qualifications listed in the IARP SSVE White Paper. Finally, in order to maintain achievements and continue advancing, it is essential to remain persistent in continuing to engage in governmental relations.
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