Abstract
Acquired physical disabilities often result in numerous life changes that require individual adaptation and adjustment. There is no set pattern of reaction. Most people have very normal emotional responses to their illness or injury. Some people may get depressed because of the losses they experience, some people may feel anxious because of fears and doubts about the future and some people may get angry and feel a strong sense of injustice. The resulting life changes which are required may represent potential sources of stress. When so many changes are needed this can seem overwhelming, so it is essential that the individual develops effective coping strategies to address and break down global stressors into smaller, more manageable components.
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Kennedy, P., Kilvert, A. (2017). Coping Effectiveness Training. In: Budd, M., Hough, S., Wegener, S., Stiers, W. (eds) Practical Psychology in Medical Rehabilitation. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-34034-0_47
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