The purpose of this study was to fill a void with respect to the psychometric properties of wellness inventories. Three instruments were examined in this study: The Wellness Inventory, The Lifestyle Assessment Questionnaire—Wellness Inventory Section, and the Lifestyle Coping Inventory.
An estimated 49.7 million people in the United States live with one or more disabilities, representing nearly 20% of the 257.2 million individuals ages 5 and older in the civilian population (U.S. Census Bureau, 2003). Most psychologists are likely to have the opportunity to work with clients who have disabilities (R. and need the competencies to provide ethical services to this growing proportion of the population. What constitutes ethical practice with people with disabilities? First, the ethical issues involved in providing services for people with disabilities are outlined, and 2 vignettes and a number of questions for practitioners and educators are presented. Then, 3 invited experts provide commentaries that address these issues, raise additional questions, and provide important resources.
This chapter provides an orientation to the lives and experiences of women with disabilities (WWD); examines the relationship between WWD and feminist psychology, including philosophical differences between feminist theorists and disability feminist theorists; and focuses on therapeutic models that incorporate feminism and multiculturalism. The chapter also (a) addresses the behavioral impact of able-bodied privilege and microaggressions experienced by WWD; (b) describes behaviors within clinical practice associated with microaggressions; (c) provides resources to increase multiculturalism competency when working with WWD; and (d) presents a model of therapy that integrates multiculturalism and feminism when working with WWD.
This chapter focuses on the role of student affairs professionals and other administrative offices in assisting students with disabilities in their journey from high school to institutions of higher education.
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