Individually, as well as within your group, view this video and discuss the following questions:

1. What unique perspective has Doug's physician been granted through his personal experience of having sustained an SCI? How do you think this may have affected his clinical practice and/or his commitment to his profession? Is this something that contributes or retracts from his practice? In what ways? Why do you think this is the case?

2. Discuss the ways in which Doug's family may contribute and/or retracts from his recovery? How can a clinician manage his or her practice in a way that facilitates positive family support for clients?

3. Discuss the role of hope in the recovery process. How can hope be used to facilitate healing and psychosocial adjustment following a traumatic injury?

4. How can you, as a therapist, help your clients reframe the concept of disability? How could this be useful in supporting your clients toward physical and psychological recovery?