Psychology

Psychological Evaluations for Rehabilitation Patients

Psychological evaluations at Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital typically focus on adjustment to disability and family education regarding disability and accommodation. Our psychologists also work with the treatment team to manage any psychological diagnosis that may be exacerbated by a recent diagnosis (e.g., premorbid bipolar disorder usually gets worse with a traumatic brain inujury).

Health & Behavior Clinic

For those undergoing a major surgery or life-changing injury or illness, a pycological evaluation is an important component in the overall treatment plan. At the Health & Behavior Clinic at Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital, we offer clinical psychology evaluations for:

• Candidacy for general surgical and transplant patients
• Chronic Pain Syndromes (e.g., myofascial pain, tension and migraine headaches, degenerative back pain)
• Chronic Stress-Related Conditions (e.g., hypertension, peptic ulcers, IBS)
• Adjustment to Major Medical Conditions (e.g., cancer, diabetes)
• Adjustment Following Major Surgery (e.g., bariatric, spinal)

Clinical Psychological Evaluation Components

• Comprehensive Health and Behavior intake and evaluation
• Individually tailored behavioral and cognitive-behavioral interventions including:
  • Biofeedback Therapy
  • Guided and Autogenic Relaxation Training
  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
  • Psychoeducational Interventions
• Coordination with patient and physician for collaborative care and management

For more information or to schedule a clinical psychological evaluation at the Health & Behavior Clinic, call 303.367.3315.