Praise for the Sixth Edition:"Adds an important international perspective on illness and disability. The personal narratives help bring the real world of people who are [survivors] to the forefront of the scientific discourse." ―Doody's Medical ReviewsNow in its seventh edition, this bestselling classic continues to be the most comprehensive and diverse text available on the psychosocial aspects of illness and disability. It is substantially revised to reflect the growing disparity between the haves and the have-nots and incorporates social justice issues throughout the text. In addition to new and updated information integrated throughout the book, the seventh edition features two new chapters addressing social justice in regards to depression and disability, and the psychosocial aspects of grief, death, and dying. Additionally, the text now includes an Instructor’s Manual and PowerPoint slides.Combining a mix of seminal work from rehabilitation counseling legends with current theoretical and treatment approaches, the book provides a practical, real-life perspective and offers broad and inclusive coverage of the day-to-day challenges of working with a diverse and marginalized population. Additionally, the text analyzes barriers to enabling patients with disabilities and improving their quality of life. Chapter objectives, review questions, and personal narratives in each chapter facilitate in-depth learning. New to the Seventh Edition:Completely updated to incorporate social justice issues, from the medical and psychosocial aspects of combat trauma to the impact of mental and physical disabilities on immigrants, refugees and asylum-seekers, throughoutIncludes two new chapters addressing Social Justice/Depression and Disability and the Psychosocial Aspects of Grief, Death, and DyingIncludes an Instructor’s Manual and PowerPoint slidesEnhanced coverage of topics concerning diverse and marginalized populations, including Women with Disabilities, Sexuality and Disabilities, LBGTQ Issues, Aging with Disabilities, Trauma, and moreKey Features:Presents the most comprehensive and diverse coverage of psychosocial aspects of disability of any textEmphasizes the negative impact of societal attitudes and treatment of disabled individuals on their psychological adjustment to disabilityExamines both seminal and current thinking and treatment approachesProvides a bridge between theory and practice with abundant narrativesIncludes objectives and reviews questions in each chapter
✔ Author(s): Irmo Marini PhD DSc CRC CLCP,Mark A. Stebnicki PhD LPC DCMHS CRC CCM CCMC
✔ Title: The Psychological and Social Impact of Illness and Disability
✔ Rating : 4.6 out of 5 base on (50 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 0826161618
✔ ISBN-13: 9780826161611
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about The Psychological and Social Impact of Illness and Disability by Irmo Marini PhD DSc CRC CLCP
Elaine Leonard
The world-building in this book was simply phenomenal. I was transported to a different realm and felt like I was part of the characters' journey. The attention to detail made it all so immersive.
Virginia Savage
The author's writing style is so captivating; I couldn't put the book down. Every sentence was beautifully crafted, and the descriptions painted vivid images in my mind. A true literary gem.
Rosa Bax
The depth of character development was astounding. I felt like I knew each person intimately, understanding their hopes, fears, and dreams. It made the story so much more meaningful.
