In his presentation Returning Humanity to the California Workers’ Compensation System, clinical and medical psychologist Frank Lucchetti emphasized the importance of rehabilitating the injured worker to a life of productivity.

The relationships among all parties involved in the workers’ compensation settlement should be a primary concern, along with taking precautions to prohibit further impairment during treatment. The mental and emotional hardships that can occur after becoming injured while on the job are significant, yet these aren’t always sufficiently recognized. Lucchetti suggests that all injured workers who suffer a permanent disability receive psychological intervention, as a crucial aspect formulating life goals to functionally adjust.

An audio recording and handouts from this session are available for purchase here.