Reflections on the social in psychosocial..

Abstract

Does the psychosocial rehabilitation movement really give consideration to the social aspects of psychosocial? A retrospective and experiential review of four social (sociological) concepts would lead to a generally positive conclusion. The concepts reflected on are the culture of disability, social networks, familial expectations, and steps for change.

Psychosocial rehabilitation: Toward a definition.

“…It is recognized, too, that people also differ in terms of their ability to move ahead in rehabilitation. There is no planned, predicted, and gradual manner by which all or most clients progress, but, rather, each has a unique track of progress and regression (Black, 1987). Each client, thus, should be assisted according to his or her individual path and speed (Bond, Witheridge, Setze, & Dincin, 1985; Kanter, 1985).…”

“…1983; Livneh, 1983; Unger et al, 1987; Walsh, 1987). In PSR, the practitioner must utilize the environment to assist the client (Anthony & Liberman, 1986; Black, 1987; Finch, 1985; Weinberg & Marlowe, 1983).…”