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Understand the concept of adherence to therapy; the benefits of adherence, and the significant and complex barriers to adherence faced by people with disabilities/chronic illnesses.
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Understand the concept of self-management as a multidimensional framework for maintaining optimal personal health.
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Explore the complex ethical and professional role of the rehabilitation counselor in assisting clients to make informed personal decisions about self-management and adherence.
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Learn an assessment and counseling approach for counseling clients about self-management and adherence.