Comorbid Disorders Article Analysis

Andrew D. Ferdinandi and Ming Hui Li published the article “Counseling Persons With Comorbid Disorders: A Quantitative Comparison of Counselor Active Rehabilitation Service and Standard Rehabilitation Counseling Approaches” with the intent of sharing their results that were found through examining the impact of various rehabilitation counseling styles on individuals with comorbid or co-occurring disorders. The article first discussed the definitions of terms associated with rehabilitation such as substance abuse disorder, disability, mental illness, and dual diagnosis so that the reader could fully grasp what the researchers meant when discussing the purpose of the study and the methods used. These definitions also provided clarity on what the constructs in the study meant as well as defined the population that the researchers worked with for the previous study. The researchers explained that the overall goal of psychiatric rehabilitation was to help clients choose, accomplish, and preserve a new lifestyle that was fulfilling and meaningful to them. The rehabilitation process for individuals with co-occurring mental illnesses and substance abuse disorders was a very tedious process and required a “strong therapeutic alliance that will …show more content…
The research consisted of strengths as well as weaknesses but the significance of the results shows that the CARS model can be a beneficial tool to use with individuals with co-occurring disorders. The CARS model is a hands-on approach when it comes to counseling these individuals and leads to a true bond between the client and the counselor. The bond created can potentially lead the individual into a better lifestyle change and becoming an active and successful member of society. The previous study was a relevant and useful experiment conducted for the future improvement of rehabilitation counseling