What is Rehabilitation Psychology?

Rehabilitation psychology is a system of interventions that aims to empower individuals who are coping with chronic illness, have experienced a traumatic injury, or are adjusting to a new medical diagnosis.

How do I know if I need Rehabilitation Psychology?

Here are some of the conditions that lead to people seeking rehabilitation psychology:

• Concussion
• Brain Injury
• Stroke
• Chronic diseases like multiple sclerosis and Lyme disease
• Chronic fatigue/pain
• Chemotherapy
• Dementing conditions

How can Rehabilitation Psychology help me?

• Manage physical pain and adjust to new physical limitations
• Cope with grief and loss
• Plan return-to-work/school, including modified schedules
• Enhance my cognitive abilities (e.g., memory, organization, planning, focusing)
• Gain greater independence and choice
• Increase my ability to do tasks of daily living (chores, work, school, etc)
• Participate in a wider range of social activities
• Cope with difficulties across the lifespan