Thanks to the various options that a person with a disability currently has access to, it is not impossible to lead a life that is close to normal. However, to achieve this, it takes the proactive participation of the person, the person’s family and a team of professionals.
The therapist or expert in therapeutic accompaniment is fundamental to this circle of professionals. After all, his role is essential for the partial or complete recovery of the patient.
FUNDAMENTALS OF THERAPEUTIC ACCOMPANIMENT FOR DISABLED PEOPLE
First of all, to understand the role that therapeutic accompaniment has for a person with a disability, it is important to understand its two primary functions: to recover and to rehabilitate.
In the first instance, therapeutic accompaniment consists of a process to recover something lost: mobility, motor functions, abilities, etc. However, this is not the end of this journey, it is just the first step. After all, once the lost ability or function is restored, it is necessary to return to the previous ability.
To achieve these two objectives, there are many currents and methodologies that currently exist. The choice depends, to a large extent, on the disability being treated and the specialty of the professional itself. However, regardless of the methodology, there are two elements that are permanently linked to therapeutic accompaniment.
A SUPPORT TEAM
As previously mentioned, caring for a person with a disability requires a team of professionals in various areas. The discipline of each one of them will depend to a great extent on the disability that is being attended to, be it mental, physical or mixed.
In most cases, it is the therapeutic companion who shares most of the time with the person and their disability. Therefore, he will be a very important ally who will function as a bridge between the person and the other specialists.
Starting from the basic premise that a person with a disability will need their equipment to be able to perform basic motor tasks, supervision is key.
Regarding it, it is important that it forms part of the demands of the person with disabilities. It must be a voluntary request and not subject to external pressure, except in very special cases.
Likewise, it must be framed within the “framing” of the patient, understood as the basic orientation of the needs and objectives of the person with disabilities.
WHAT DOES THERAPEUTIC ACCOMPANIMENT FOR THE DISABLED NEED?
For a therapeutic accompaniment to be efficient, it must meet the following characteristics:
- It must promote perseverance between the team of professionals and the person with disabilities, understanding that the best results are long-term and require patience and effort xxx gratuit.
- The companion must be empathetic and friendly, being able to process and support the patient in her negative emotions.
- Understanding the difficulties and conflicts that the person with disabilities will go through, the companion must be endowed with a light humor and a lot of creativity, to keep the person accompanied by her fresh and in perspective.