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Promoting Patient Engagement in Rehab Therapy: Strategies That Work

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When it comes to rehabilitation therapy, patient commitment and effort are essential to good outcomes. Some patients may have low levels of health literacy, and others may experience cultural barriers that prevent them from fully participating in their rehabilitation. Use Empathy and Compassion To Build Trust.

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Psychological Effects of Being Adopted on Child Development

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Adoptee Potential Identity Crises Adopted children often face what is known as an identity crisis , where they question their sense of self and their place in the world, according to Kendra Cherry, a psychosocial rehabilitation specialist and author of the “Everything Psychology Book.”