Growing contact between counseling psychology and neuropsychology occurs in hospital settings where it is stimulating an integration of neuropsychological knowledge and skills into the counseling process. The role possibilities for counseling psychologists have also been expanded by this contact. An example of such interchange occurs in a rehabilitation unit or hospital where the psychologist has significant responsibilities for helping patients, families, and staff to understand the implications of central nervous system (CNS) dysfunction and to adapt to the resulting changes. Issues arising from this form of practice are discussed and examples from patient care are provided.
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