Grief is regarded as a critical life event. Unresolved grief issues can interfere with quality of life and can result in emotional, behavioral, physical and cognitive symptoms, and if unresolved, can result in suicidal ideation. Counselors can be called upon and often do work with grief issues in clients, including U. S. Military veterans. This study examined whether 93 master’s level counselors specializing in rehabilitation counseling reported having been adequately trained to identify and work with clients who are having grief-related issues from loss or disability. Using the Grief Counseling Competency Scale (GCCS), participants showed a wide range of scores regarding personal competency related to grief. However, scores tended to be low when examining skills and knowledge relating to grief counseling. Implications for further research are discussed.

The COPM can be readily integrated into the assessment and follow-up of assistive technology service delivery and adds value to both components of the process.

This article focuses on a teenage girl with cerebral palsy admitted for an orthopaedic procedure, and highlights the problems of pain and wound management discussed in this journal's Challenges in Wound Care study days.

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