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Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin
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ISSN (Print) 0034-3552 - ISSN (Online) 1538-4853
Published by Sage Publications

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Continuing Education Answer Sheet For Volume 65, No 4
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  Pages: 335 - 335
  Abstract: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, Volume 65, Issue 4, Page 335-335, July 2022.
  
  Citation: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin
  PubDate: 2022-06-20T07:23:35Z
  DOI: 10.1177/00343552221107064
  Issue No: Vol. 65, No. 4 (2022)
Persons With Disabilities in Self-Employment Served by the Federal/State
Vocational Rehabilitation System: Differences Between 2011–2013 and
2017–2019
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  Authors: Jennifer Sánchez, Michael P. Frain, Ghari Shirley, Devin Rohack, Deyu Pan
  Abstract: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, Ahead of Print.
  Persons with disabilities (PWDs) are disproportionately unemployed, underpaid, and underemployed despite their desire and capacity to work. The U.S. federal/state vocational rehabilitation (VR) program, under the supervision of the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), is charged with providing services to assist eligible PWDs (VR consumers) in achieving employment. Despite research showing that VR consumers closed to self-employment (vs. non-self-employment closures) have better outcomes, self-employment is often considered as a last resort. Moreover, some evidence suggests self-employment (like non-self-employment) outcomes are associated with VR consumers’ gender and racial/ethnic identity. The objective of this study was to determine trends of case closures in self-employment among PWDs within the VR program from 2011–2013 to 2017–2019 and to examine the effects of gender and race/ethnicity on self-employment outcomes. Variables of interest were obtained from RSA’s Case Service Report (RSA-911) data set for 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018, and 2019. Data were recoded and analyzed. The number of closures in self-employment declined significantly. Weekly earnings in self-employment increased. Time from application to closure in self-employment decreased. Differences in VR self-employment outcomes by race/ethnicity and gender were noted. Efforts should be made to increase competency in self-employment of VR counselors and promote self-employment within the VR program.
  Citation: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin
  PubDate: 2022-06-25T11:25:57Z
  DOI: 10.1177/00343552221102396
Feasibility of Work-Related Interviewing and Conversational Skills
Trainings for Individuals With Psychiatric Disabilities
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  Authors: Weili Lu, Janice Oursler, Samantha J. Herrick, Ni Gao, John Beninato, Carolyn Bazan, Kendall Hill, Tameika Minor
  Abstract: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, Ahead of Print.
  This study examined the feasibility of group interventions using the Direct Skills Teaching (DST) approach to teach interview preparedness skills (“Presenting Qualifications”) and basic work-related conversational skills (“Conversing with Others”) to individuals with psychiatric disabilities. This quasi-experimental pilot study included 87 participants in Study 1 and 55 participants in Study 2, all with various psychiatric diagnoses. Each group intervention consisted of four sessions delivered by graduate counseling students. Participants reported increased confidence in presenting qualifications at interviews in Study 1, and in conversational skills at work in Study 2. Participants in both studies reported high levels of satisfaction with the respective group intervention. The results of the study supported the feasibility of DST group interventions designed to teach work-related skills to individuals with psychiatric disabilities.
  Citation: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin
  PubDate: 2022-06-23T11:16:02Z
  DOI: 10.1177/00343552221102398
Psychometric Validation of the Scale of Ethnocultural Empathy in a Sample
of Undergraduate and Graduate Students in Rehabilitation: A Brief Report
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  Authors: Kacie Blalock, Fong Chan, Elizabeth Cardoso, Eun-Jeong Lee, Kanako Iwanaga, Jia-Rung Wu, Xiangli Chen
  Abstract: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, Ahead of Print.
  Ethnocultural empathy is one of the most important multicultural competencies in counseling psychology. Wang et al. developed the Scale of Ethnocultural Empathy (SEE) for counseling psychology educators as an outcome variable to evaluate multicultural counseling competencies of counselors-in-training. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the measurement structure of the SEE in a sample of undergraduate and graduate students in rehabilitation. Confirmatory factor analysis results indicated that the four-factor intercorrelated model fit the data very well. The four factors include (a) empathic feeling and expression, (b) empathic perspective taking, (c) empathic awareness, and (d) acceptance of cultural differences. The SEE can be an invaluable tool for rehabilitation counselor educators to evaluate their students’ level of multicultural rehabilitation counseling competency and as an outcome variable for multicultural rehabilitation counseling training.
  Citation: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin
  PubDate: 2022-06-23T11:14:29Z
  DOI: 10.1177/00343552221102395
The Essential Elements of Customized Employment: Results From a National
Survey of Employment Providers
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  Authors: Katherine J. Inge, Adam P. Sima, Tim Riesen, Paul Wehman, Nancy Brooks-Lane
  Abstract: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, Ahead of Print.
  Customized employment (CE) is designed to meet the specific needs and interests of individuals with disabilities as well as the needs of the employer by using flexible strategies at every stage of employment. The objective of this study was to ask rehabilitation providers who implement these services to describe the current status of CE service delivery. An online survey was administered to employment professionals from agencies within the United States. Participants responded to questions on the unique characteristics of Discovery and job development, current use of CE services, and information on their personal and agency demographics. Results indicate that there is agreement among CE providers on critical Discovery and job development activities, which suggests that providers are regularly accessing information to inform their practice. There appears to be a gap between what respondents identify as critical activities and how well they are being implemented. Recommendations for providing CE training for providers and provisions for individuals with disabilities are explored.
  Citation: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin
  PubDate: 2022-04-25T10:11:56Z
  DOI: 10.1177/00343552221088256
Factors Impacting Functioning Level of Cancer Survivors in Turkey
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  Authors: Cahit Kaya, Fong Chan, Jill Bezyak
  Abstract: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, Ahead of Print.
  The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships between demographic variables, personal factors, impairment-related variables, and functioning levels of cancer survivors in Turkey. Data for this study were collected from a major oncology institute and a nonprofit cancer organization in Turkey. Hierarchical regression analyses were conducted to investigate the sequential effect of demographic variables (i.e., age, gender, income, and education), personal factors (i.e., core self-evaluations, purpose in life, and religiosity), and impairment-related variables (i.e., pain, fatigue, perceived stress, and sleep disturbance) on the functioning level of Turkish cancer survivors (i.e., physical functioning, role functioning, emotional functioning, cognitive functioning, and social functioning). The results indicated that impairment-related variables explained a significant amount of variance in functioning scores above and beyond demographic and personal factors. Pain intensity and perceived stress were most prominent factors impacting functioning levels of Turkish cancer survivors. Pain and stress self-management training, psychotherapy and counseling, physical activity and exercise, and cognitive remediation training are recommended interventions to increase the functioning level and well-being of cancer survivors.
  Citation: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin
  PubDate: 2022-04-13T06:11:57Z
  DOI: 10.1177/00343552221087166
Vocational Rehabilitation in the COVID-19 Era: The Importance of
Supervision
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  Authors: Allison Levine, Phillip D. Rumrill, Christina Espinosa, Kathy Sheppard-Jones
  Abstract: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, Ahead of Print.
  The rehabilitation counseling profession, as an essential career, has been facing unforeseen and unprecedented complications as a result of the coronavirus-19 pandemic. As practitioners were required to begin completing their work virtually or using telehealth modalities, it became apparent that may be gaps in preparation for such a shift. It is as yet unknown what implication these changes have on employment rates of people with disabilities, in addition to other markers for independence (e.g., independent living, etc.). Implications of the sudden shift to virtual practice are especially of interest following the changes to the comprehensive system of personnel development legislated by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act reauthorization of 2014. Decreased educational requirements may lead vocational rehabilitation (VR) employees to navigate a national crisis without the essential knowledge domains required for qualified provider status. The current study asked VR personnel to indicate their comfort and preparedness in various areas, in light of the pandemic and virtual service provision (n = 88). Items were assessed at three levels: Counselor, Agency, and Client. Taken together, the results indicate that the sample feels able to maintain evidence-based services, and that supervisors have been regularly available during this uncertain time. Implications for rehabilitation researchers, supervisors, and educators are discussed.
  Citation: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin
  PubDate: 2022-04-06T11:37:08Z
  DOI: 10.1177/00343552221087178
The Development and Psychometric Validation of the Brief
Disability-Related Stress Scale in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis
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  Authors: Beatrice Lee, Fong Chan
  Abstract: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, Ahead of Print.
  Disability-related stress is the unique stressful experiences and challenges people with disabilities encounter. The goal of the study was to develop and validate the Brief Disability-Related Stress Scale (BDRSS) in a sample of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Findings demonstrated that the BDRSS is unidimensional and has good psychometric properties (internal consistency reliability coefficient [Cronbach’s α = .86]). The BDRSS was also found to correlate with the Perceived Stress Scale–10 (PSS-10; r = .69). Results of this study suggested the potential clinical utility of incorporating the BDRSS in rehabilitation, mental health, and neuropsychology settings to assess stressors experienced by people with MS.
  Citation: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin
  PubDate: 2022-04-06T06:50:54Z
  DOI: 10.1177/00343552221087173
Asian Americans’ Perceived Knowledge of State Vocational Rehabilitation
Services for People With Mental Illness
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  Authors: Jinhee Park, Eun-Jeong Lee, Jina Chun, Kaycee Roberts
  Abstract: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, Ahead of Print.
  Given the significant role of employment on independent living and well-being among individuals with disabilities, such as those with mental illness, it is important to examine the experiences of racially and ethnically diverse cultural groups, including Asian Americans. However, little research focus has been made toward Asian Americans with disabilities in the rehabilitation counseling field. This study examined knowledge of state vocational rehabilitation (VR) services and the perceived importance and likeliness of receiving VR services in a sample of 315 Asian Americans. Survey questions were developed to ask participants’ perceived importance of receiving various VR services provided within state VR agencies and the likeliness of receiving or recommending each service if they or their family members had a mental illness. The results showed that most participants were not familiar with state VR services. Although slightly different patterns were identified in the participants’ importance and likeliness ratings, the top important and preferable service was diagnosis and treatment. The information gathered in this study has important implications for crafting culturally sensitive and effective outreach and marketing strategies in Asian American communities.
  Citation: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin
  PubDate: 2022-04-06T06:49:17Z
  DOI: 10.1177/00343552221087169
The Use of Social Justice Concepts in Rehabilitation Counselor Education:
Results of an Exploratory Study
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  Authors: Allison Levine, Debra A. Harley, Allison Fleming
  Abstract: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, Ahead of Print.
  Divisive social rhetoric and prevalent racism make the need for infusing social justice throughout counselor education even more urgent than the decades—long calls for it. There is a dearth of empirical inquiry into the ways social justice concepts are enacted across rehabilitation counseling curricula. The current study used an exploratory survey to collect information about the techniques used by rehabilitation counselor educators (n = 71) to infuse social justice across all of their courses, including their pedagogical choices, rates of frequency for updating coursework, and professional development choices. Findings reveal that educators have favorable attitudes about social justice, are more likely to use academic journals and related disciplines in course development, and to use self-reflection and intuition-based opportunities for social justice professional development. Implications of the findings also include relevancy for supervisors and practitioners, who have the responsibility to and lead social justice education once trainees have entered the field as professionals.
  Citation: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin
  PubDate: 2022-04-02T08:18:26Z
  DOI: 10.1177/00343552221080416
The Intermediary Role of Optimism and Mental Health in the Relationship
Between Disability-Related Stress and Life Satisfaction: A Serial
Mediation Model
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  Authors: Beatrice Lee, Antonio Reyes, Stuart Rumrill, Malachy Bishop
  Abstract: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, Ahead of Print.
  Although research has examined the relationship between stress and life satisfaction for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS), less is known about the mechanism through which disability-related stress affects life satisfaction. The purpose of the study was to examine the intermediary role of optimism and mental health in the relationship between disability-related stress and life satisfaction in people with MS. In this cross-sectional study, the sample consisted of 373 adults with MS (mean age = 47.77 years; SD = 11.70). Descriptive statistics, correlation analyses, and a serial mediation analysis were conducted in this study. Our findings suggested that disability-related stress was inversely associated with optimism, mental health, and life satisfaction. Optimism was positively associated with mental health and life satisfaction. Mental health was positively associated with life satisfaction. The serial mediation analysis results suggested that disability-related stress was negatively associated with life satisfaction through optimism and mental health. Our findings provided implications for clinicians to facilitate optimism and mental health promotion for people with MS.
  Citation: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin
  PubDate: 2022-03-09T08:55:03Z
  DOI: 10.1177/00343552221080434
Reducing the Influence of Perceived Stress on Subjective Well-Being of
Student Veterans With and Without Disabilities: The Protective Role of
Positive Traits and Social Support
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  Authors: Emre Umucu; PhD, Beatrice Lee, PhD, Abigail Berwick, Lauren Elizabeth O’Neill, Fong Chan, Xiangli Chen
  Abstract: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, Ahead of Print.
  The transition from the regimented environment of military service to a less structured college lifestyle can be stressful for student veterans with and without disabilities, which highlights the importance of exploring protective person-environmental contextual factors that can help student veterans with and without disabilities manage their stress effectively, leading to enhanced well-being. The purpose of this cross-sectional correlational design study was to examine the role of positive person-environment contextual factors, including hope, resilience, core self-evaluations, and social support, to reduce the influence of perceived stress on the subjective well-being (SWB) of student veterans with and without disabilities. The sample included 205 student veterans (71.7% males; 80.5% White; Mage = 29.32; 39% with service-connected disability). Findings suggested that core self-evaluations and social support partially mediated the relationship between perceived stress and SWB in student veterans with and without disabilities. Implications for clinicians, university counselors, and university staff are also discussed.
  Citation: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin
  PubDate: 2022-02-18T10:18:27Z
  DOI: 10.1177/00343552221077942
Book Review: Gaining cultural competence in career counseling (2nd ed.),
by Evans, K. M., & Sejuit, A. L.
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  Authors: Abiola Dipeolu
  Abstract: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, Ahead of Print.
  
  Citation: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin
  PubDate: 2022-02-03T10:56:43Z
  DOI: 10.1177/00343552211072921
Coping Strategies of Women With Long-Term Spinal Cord Injury: The Role of
Beliefs About the World, Self-Efficacy, and Disability
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  Authors: Stanisława Byra, Agnieszka Gabryś
  Abstract: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, Ahead of Print.
  The present study aimed to investigate the indirect effect of appraisal of disability on the relationship between basic hope and coping strategies in women with long-term spinal cord injury (SCI), taking into account the moderating role of general self-efficacy. A cross-sectional study with 187 women with paraplegia was conducted. Main outcome measures, the Coping Orientations to Problems Experienced (COPE), the Basic Hope Inventory (BHI), Appraisals of Disability Primary and Secondary Scale (ADAPSS), and General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES), were used. Our study showed that the strategies most commonly used by participants are seeking emotional support, religion, and acceptance. More than 45% of the respondents reveal average levels of basic hope, 58.82% reveal high levels of general self-efficacy, and most of them assessed their disability as determined resilience while noticing its negative aspects. The indirect effect of disability appraisal on the relationship between basic hope and coping strategies (denial, focus on emotions, seeking emotional support, religion, and acceptance) was confirmed. The moderating role of general self-efficacy in this analysis of mediating was also confirmed. General self-efficacy plays a significant role in explaining the relationship between basic hope and coping strategies mediated by appraisals of disability in women with long-term SCI.
  Citation: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin
  PubDate: 2022-01-25T09:21:16Z
  DOI: 10.1177/00343552211063649
The Influence of State-Level Contextual Factors on State/Federal System
Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Outcomes for Persons With Traumatic
Brain Injury
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  Authors: Charles Edmund Degeneffe, Mark Tucker, Meredith Ross, Emre Umucu
  Abstract: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, Ahead of Print.
  The purpose of this exploratory study was to develop a preliminary understanding of the influence of state-level contextual factors predictive of employment outcomes for State/Federal Vocational Rehabilitation System (State VR) participants with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Participants were 5,213 individuals with TBI with Individualized Plans for Employment closed during Federal Fiscal Year 2016. A four-step hierarchical logistic regression model (5.6% explained variance) containing five demographic, three state-level economic, six state TBI service climate, and nine State VR service variable expenditures correctly classified 57.0% of cases as attaining or not attaining an employment outcome at closure. Significant predictors associated with an employment closure were (a) education, veteran status, and presence of a secondary area of disability impairment; (b) state-level per-capita income; (c) State VR specialized acquired brain injury (ABI)/TBI service and state TBI Implementation Partnership grant funding; and (d) State VR service expenditures on diagnosis and treatment, occupational or vocational training, on-the-job training, job readiness training, transportation, maintenance support, and benefits counseling. The practice, policy, and research implications of these findings are presented.
  Citation: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin
  PubDate: 2022-01-08T09:44:27Z
  DOI: 10.1177/00343552211067576