Rehabilitation Counseling There Are Some

Rehabilitation Counseling There are some specific areas of adjustment where Mike clearly needs counseling now, instead of later. One of these is where his girlfriend is concerned. Naturally, he is concerned about her leaving him because of the things he can no longer do -- such as be intimate with her. Especially at a young age, that can be a very difficult thing for a couple to accept and not have a problem with.

While his girlfriend likely does not blame him for the lack of intimacy, it is certainly an adjustment. He needs counseling to handle the feelings that he has regarding this issue, and he also should be counseled to be accepting of himself and his situation. If he is a stronger person emotionally, he will also be better prepared if his girlfriend does decide to move on. Group counseling where he and his girlfriend could both attend would be helpful, as would counseling that his parents could attend with him.

The more he is able to talk about his triumphs and his fears and the more that those who love him are able to talk out their issues as well, the stronger the bond between them will become and the better their understanding will be, as well. This could be vital to helping Mike get through the emotional side of his injury. Mike should also have counseling to help him determine what kind of job he is best suited for.

Since he is interested in working and doing something productive, this is one way to really keep his spirits up and show him that he can be a very useful member of society despite his SCI. Many people feel useless when this kind of thing takes place, but there is always a way to be of value to the rest of the world.

That often starts with finding value in oneself, and there are many fine counselors who will work with people in Mike's situation and help them to find both value and strength. Spiritual counseling along with these other areas could show Mike that there is a larger picture out there that he is still part of, and it could help him to find his purpose.

Depending on the reasons behind his car accident (drunk driver, cell phone, etc.), there might be a way that he could tie everything in together and use what he's been through -- and what he will continue to go through -- to spread a message to others. With his SCI, Mike clearly has functional limitations that he cannot overcome. These can be frustrating, but there is a lot of equipment that can help Mike with the things that he needs to do.

Unfortunately, the motorized wheelchair will not fit in his parents' home, but there is often assistance available for these types of issues. Helping the parents find and afford a larger and better-equipped place, or simply helping them to find money to do things like widen doorways can go a long way toward Mike's mobility. There are many companies who can help with this type of assistance. Initially, however, Mike needs to be able to do simple things like eat and use the bathroom.

One of the ways that he can move toward being able to do some of these things is through building up strength. There are many devices today that he can use to work his muscles and to develop a better range of motion than he has now. Currently he gets help with these things, but new and better technology would allow him to do that by himself. Installing a lift sling in his parents' home would also allow him to go into the shower by.