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PURPOSE The study was conducted to determine the effect of the communication skills psychoeducation program on the self-esteem and communication skills of the care staff working in a rehabilitation center. MATERIAL AND METHOD The sample was 61 in the study, which was conducted in a quasi-experimental way with a single group pretest, posttest and follow-up pattern. FINDING At the end of the psychoeducation program, it was determined that the psychoeducation has a positive effect on the self-esteem and communication skills of the care staffs. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Implementation of this practice, which can be applied to all care staffs in the clinics or rehabilitation centers, with repeated measurements such as 6 or 12-month periods may contribute to the literature.