• 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.

  • Understand the concept of self-management as a multidimensional framework for maintaining optimal personal health.

  • Explore the complex ethical and professional role of the rehabilitation counselor in assisting clients to make informed personal decisions about self-management and adherence.

  • Learn an assessment and counseling approach for counseling clients about self-management and adherence.