The Therapeutic Triad of Disability

Authors

Susan Stuntzner, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
Jacquelyn Dalton
Angela MacDonald, University of Idaho

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-2018

Abstract

For many counseling professionals, the exploration of forgiveness, selfcompassion or resilience can seem daunting, particularly when determining ways to apply these concepts to people with disabilities and their specific needs. When approaching this task, counselors may ask themselves several questions, including: Where do I start? Which concept is most important? Is one of them more relevant for this population? How can I best help people explore one or all of these concepts? Good questions indeed but not always easy ones to answer.

To help counselors understand each of these concepts, the three authors of this article developed a model called the therapeutic triad of disability. The therapeutic triad provides counselors a means with which to consider one or all of these approaches as a gateway to healing and a pathway to hope for clients.

Comments

Scholars and professionals are welcome to contact Dr. Stuntzner if they have questions or want to purchase manuals. More information can be found at https://therapeutic-healing-disability.com or emailing her directly at susan.stuntzner@utrgv.edu.

Recommended Citation

Stuntzner, S., Dalton, J., & MacDonald, A. (2018). The Therapeutic Triad of Disability. Counseling Today, 46–51.

First Page

46

Last Page

51

Publication Title

Counseling Today