T he Laws of the House of Rehab have been developed over several years. Organized by content areas, the laws encompass practice fundamentals, treatment planning and implementation, assessment, and communication. Collectively, they reflect an analysis and distillation of effective psychological interventions, rehabilitation approaches, and research findings. T he laws can be used to guide intervention, promote emotional recovery, enhance the benefits of interdisciplinary rehabilitation, train staff, and enhance the fulfilling aspects of practice. The laws can also serve as a foundation for developing your own values as a rehabilitation or psychological services provider.
Some laws describe principles of practice that relate to all phases of rehabilitation.
T he laws also relate to ethical principles and practice. Some professional organizations, such as the American Psychological Association, have a code of ethics. Ethical principles are often stated in very general terms because they are intended for widely varying types of professionals, program formats, and patient populations. Revise them to best fit your specific situation and your good values. Volumes II and III will address Treatment Planning, Providing Treatment, Communication, History Taking, and Assessment.