Presents a case study of a young adult male suffering from chronic back pain who, because of that disability, has been unable to work for the past several years. Reviews the client's physical problems, family situation, and employment history. (NB)

Responds to case study, presented in previous article, of young adult male with chronic back pain who has been unable to work. Identifies areas needing further inquiry, including client's living arrangement and family relationships, perception of vocational success, aptitude and achievement test scores and any possible learning disabilities, and…

Responds to case study, presented in previous article, of young adult male with chronic back pain who has been unable to work. Sees counselor's role as determining how to establish rapport with client, create situation conducive to his adjustment to circumstances, and mobilize energy for change. Identifies areas where additional information is…

Responds to suggestions offered by previous two articles concerning the case of a young adult male with chronic back pain who was unable to work. Goes on to describe actual course that counseling took with this client and the outcomes of that counseling. Concludes by describing client's successful entry into field of robotics. (NB)

This volume of 12 lessons--each one written by either a medical or mental health professional--provides expert information on a variety of medical and psychological issues in rehabilitative counseling. The lessons, each of which concludes with a few multiple-choice questions, are as follows: (1) "Behavioral Techniques for Treatment of…