Clinical Reference

Navigating Identity, Mental Health, and Ableism in Chronic Illness

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Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OTSLP

Diagnosis:

Mental Health

This resource helps therapists initiate meaningful, person-centered conversations with clients navigating chronic illness, focusing on identity, emotional wellbeing, and the impact of ableism. Use it to support clients in mapping who they are beyond their diagnosis. This printable clinical reference is for occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists working with adult patients, covering Mental Health. Print Resource, US Letter, 2 pages. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

How do I address ableism in therapy?
How can I support identity changes in chronic illness?

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