Psychosocial Aspects of Deafness
By Nanci A. Scheetz.
Description
Psychosocial Aspects of Deafness highlights contemporary mental health issues affecting deaf and hard of hearing individuals with overviews of topics in the fields of psychology, sociology, and deafness. The text covers the development of one's identity, the emergence of the healthy personality, and the establishment of mental health services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. In addition, it provides the reader with a review of assessment instruments, counseling techniques, and therapeutic models. Family dynamics are discussed from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, reflecting t...
ISBN(s)
0205343473, 9780205343478
