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A rehabilitation psychologist is a specialized kind of therapist who works with individuals who are considered differently abled. These people may have returned from combat missing a limb, suffered an illness that left them blind or unable to speak, or spent years fighting an addiction. They feel lost and scared. Living a fully functional life as they know it seems impossible. It is the task of the rehabilitation psychologist to meet these people where they are currently and help to them see what they are capable of achieving. Individuals who need the help of a rehabilitation psychologist often face emotional challenges such as accepting their disorder. For example, a former sports star may suddenly feel hopeless if they can no longer participate in the sport because of an injury that leaves them partially paralyzed. The psychologist must first help this individual adjust to this change Becoming a Rehabilitation Psychologist

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