Person-centered Treatment

PATHWAYS principles for treatment planning involve creating personalized care plans that consider the person's strengths and challenges, involving them in decision-making processes, and respecting their autonomy. Collaboration between the person, their family, and the clinician is key to ensuring that the rehabilitation journey aligns with the individual's values and priorities. Emphasis is placed on promoting functional independence, improving quality of life, and addressing emotional and psychosocial well-being alongside physical recovery. PATHWAYS implements a flexible approach, adapting to the person's evolving needs throughout rehabilitation.

Evidence-Based Practice

PATHWAYS aligns with the mission of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) to ensure the provision of effective interventions. ACRM's advocacy for policies promoting access to quality rehabilitation services empowers individuals with disabilities to attain optimal outcomes, facilitating increased participation in society.

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Autonomy & Self-determination

According to the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, self-determination skills include (a) communicating and making personal decisions; (b) communicating choices and exercising control over supports and services received; (c) controlling resources needed to access services, supports, and other assistance; (d) using opportunities to participate and contribute to communities; and (e) supporting for and training in self-advocating to develop leadership skills, participate in coalitions, and educate policymakers.

Functional Support

Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRCs) facilitate increased access to clinical resources during home and community reintegration, which positively impacts outcomes such as restoring function for better quality of life and well-being. CRCs recognize the intersectional effects and dynamics of disabilities, chronic conditions, activity performance, personal factors, and contextual factors on social participation, quality of life, and well-being of clients and their families. By addressing these complexities, CRCs are able to maximize a client's psychosocial adjustment and adaptation, enabling them to return to work, fulfill life roles, and utilize person-centered and strengths-based coping strategies across various life domains.