Date of Award

8-1982

Degree Name

Master of Arts

Department

Psychology

First Advisor

Dr. Chris Koronakos

Second Advisor

Dr. Dale M. Brethower

Access Setting

Masters Thesis-Open Access

Abstract

A grant is proposed to develop a consumer based counseling and support program to provide rehabilitation/ rehabilitation services in the areas of emotional, interpersonal and behavioral functioning for mentally retarded adults. A variety of therapeutic groups and a peer counseling program will be designed to utilize known principles of behavior. Provisions will be made for maximum client-consumer participation in all decision making processes of the program. Pre and post-treatment assessment measures will be employed to evaluate individual progress. It is expected that this treatment program will reduce emotional disturbance and maladaptive behaviors in the target population of mentally retarded adults. Additionally, increases in self-esteem, self confidence, social skills and independence are anticipated. This proposed program represents an effort to demonstrate that the retarded have the same psychological needs as any other person and should be afforded self directed opportunities to meet them.

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