Specialty practice in rehabilitation psychology.

Rehabilitation psychology is a growing specialty that consistently involves interdisciplinary teamwork as a condition of practice and considers the relevant biological. psychological. social, environmental, and political factors to achieve optimal rehabilitation goals. Rehabilitation psychologists partner with individuals experiencing disabling conditions, to assist them in meeting challenges and promoting quality of life across the life span. Services provided by rehabilitation psychologists include psychological assessments, interventions, consultations, research, consumer protection. and advocacy. This article presents 21 brief history of the specialty. overview of the practice of rehabilitation psychology, and description of file educational and training requirements involved in becoming a specialist in rehabilitation psychology.