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Rational Rehabior Problem-Solving as a career development intervention for persons with disabilities

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This article describes a cognitive-behavioral, psycho-educational program entitled Rational Behavior Problem-Solving. Also presented is a review of three research studies investigating its effectiveness in promoting the career development of persons with disabilities.

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Roy C. Farley, Ed.D. is an Associate Fellow of the Institute for Rational-Emotive Therapy, and an Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Education and Research with the Arkansas Research and Training Center in Vocational Rehabilitation at the University of Arkansas.

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Farley, R.C. Rational Rehabior Problem-Solving as a career development intervention for persons with disabilities. J Rational-Emot Cognitive-Behav Ther 5, 32–42 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01080518

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