Psychotherapy Experiences of U.S. Adults with Physical Disabilities: Recommendations for Affirmative Practice

In this article, the authors conduct research to fill the gap of knowledge about the experiences of people with physical disabilities in therapy. Their research focused on both positive and negative interventions and interactions, in/accessibility and suggestions for improvement. Implications for practice, education, and training as well as the limitations of the current study are also discussed. Copyright: 2023

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New York state psychologists: This program is not currently in compliance with the unique requirements imposed by the New York State Board of Education for New York licensed psychologists CE.

• Identify concepts of ableism and the impact on treating clients with disabilities.
• Describe how unintentional microaggressions can impact treatment with disabled clients.
• Apply affirmative psychotherapy practices when working with clients with disabilities.
• Recognize implications for practice, research, and training.

• Kristin J. Conner, Veronica M. Acosta, Roya Nouri, Milena Tyler von Wrangel, and Elizabeth Gramillo, Alliant International University, Alhambra, California
• Alise Conner, San Luis Obispo, California

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