Counseling Faculty Publications and Presentations

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Spring 2014

Abstract

Compassion and self-compassion are two constructs emerging within the research as useful agents in reducing negative thoughts,feelings, and outcomes while also promoting positive ones. To date, these constructs have not been studied or applied to the rehabilitation counseling profession or the needs of individuals with disabilities. In an effort to bridge this gap and to enhance rehabilitation counseling professionals' awareness of their potential value, an in-depth review of the literature and research on these two constructs was conducted. Throughout this article, compassion and self-compassion are more clearly conceptualized and barriers which may hinder their development are discussed. A review of empirical research is provided to help demonstrate their usefulness as potential healing agents in the lives of individuals with disabilities. Recommendations are proved to rehabilitation counseling professionals who work with persons with disabilities.

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First published in Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling. Original published version available at https://doi.org/10.1891/0047-2220.45.1.37

First Page

37

Last Page

44

Publication Title

Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling

DOI

10.1891/0047-2220.45.1.37

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