For counseling services, please feel free to visit Deaf Counseling Center website — www.deafcounseling.comFor jobs with Deaf Counseling Center – visit https://deafcounseling.com/join-team/Fairfax County Virgina (VA)invites applications for the position of: Fairfax County Virgina (VA)Behavioral Health Senior Clinician – Behavioral Health Outpatient & Case Management Services21-00811Community Services Board SALARY: $30.09 – $50.15 Hourly$2,407.20 – $4,012.00 Biweekly$62,587.20 – $104,312.00 Annually Pay Grade:S25 …
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Apr
2020
Returning Citizen on ASL sign for Quarantine
By: Deaf Counseling Center
Category: American Sign Language, Deaf, Legal Issues
ASL Sign for Quarantine What sign do you use for “quarantine”? Deaf returning citizen, Jason, discusses why a certain commonly used sign does not accurately describe what “quarantine” means, and how it can be triggering for people who have actually experienced being imprisoned. . Jason is standing in front of a red brick building with a black door, signing his …
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Oct
2019
Deaf Birth Mother and Open Adoption
By: Deaf Counseling Center
Category: Adoption, Counseling, Deaf, Mental Health, Parenting/Families, Psychology, Relationships, Therapy, Videos
Tags: Adoption, Birth Parents, Deaf Counseling, National Deaf Therapy, Open Adoption, Video
A Story Shared by Deaf Birth Mother TamiJo shares the heartbreak and blessings of being a Deaf birth mother of a hearing daughter who was placed in an open adoption. Hi, my name is TamiJo – TJ. I want to share about my life as a Deaf birth mother. I’ve really enjoyed watching the different stories about adoption and adoptees, …
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Sep
2019
Korean-American Deaf Adoptee: Kami’s Story
By: Deaf Counseling Center
Category: Adoption, Counseling, Deaf, Language, Legal Issues, LGBTQAA, Mental Health, Parenting/Families, Psychology, Racism, Therapy, Uncategorized, Videos
Tags: Adoption, ASL, children, Deaf, Deaf Counseling, Deaf Therapy, Korean-American, National Deaf Therapy, Video
Korean-American Deaf Adoptee Shares Her Story Kami tells her story as a Korean-American Deaf adoptee, recounting the touching moment her mother identified her out of a group of newly arrived babies. She also covers a few other adoption-related issues. Each Adoption Experience is Different Hi, my name is Kami and I’m a Korean-American Deaf adoptee. I was asked to share …
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Sep
2019
Deaf Adoptee Shares Her Experience
By: Deaf Counseling Center
Category: Adoption, Counseling, Deaf, Legal Issues, Mental Health, National, Parenting/Families, Psychology, Relationships, Therapy, Videos
Tags: Adoptee, Adoption, ASL, children, counseling, Deaf, Deaf Counseling, Deaf Counseling Center, National Deaf Therapy, therapy, Video
Experience of a Deaf Adoptee Cynthia opens up about being a Deaf adoptee, sharing some experiences she had that are common among adoptees. Deaf Parents Started with Being Foster Parents Hi, I’m Cynthia. I’ve watched the recent video series on adoption, which has featured parents who have adopted children. Now I’d like to share my story as an adoptee. I’ll …
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Sep
2019
Deaf Adoption Tips from Therapist
By: Deaf Counseling Center
Category: Adoption, Deaf, National, Parenting/Families, Relationships, Therapy, Videos
Tags: Adoption, ASL, counseling, Deaf, Deaf Counseling, Deaf Therapy, National Deaf Therapy, therapy, Video
Deaf Adoption Tips by Deaf Parents Judy and Bob offer some helpful tips to consider before adopting a child. Deaf Adoption Tips include unconditional commitment, good network with the Deaf community, and appropriate terminology. Bob: Hello. We will discuss adoption. My name is Bob… Combining Children by Birth and Adoption Judy: and I am Judy. Together, we raised two daughters, …
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Sep
2019
Adoption Barriers Faced by Deaf Lesbians
By: Deaf Counseling Center
Category: Accommodation, Adoption, ASL, Children, Counseling, Deaf, Domestic Violence, Laws, Legal Issues, LGBTQAA, Medical, Mental Health, National, Parenting/Families, Psychology, Relationships, Therapy
Tags: Adoption, Deaf Counseling, Deaf Counseling Center, Deaf Therapy, LGBT, National Deaf Therapy, Systemic Barriers, Video
Deaf Lesbians’ Systemic Barriers to Adoption Ella and Judy discuss the challenges they faced as first-generation lesbian mothers dealing with systemic barriers to adoption. Domestic Violence Led to Move Judy: I had five children who I brought with me to Kansas from Oklahoma due to domestic violence that caused a breakdown in spiritual growth, as well as physical, emotional and …
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Sep
2019
Deaf Transracial and Trans-Country Adoption
By: Deaf Counseling Center
Category: Adoption, ASL, Counseling, Deaf, Intersectionality, LGBTQAA, Mental Health, National, Parenting/Families, Psychology, Racism, Relationships, Therapy, Videos
Tags: Adoption, Deaf Counseling, Deaf Counseling Center, Deaf Therapy, National Deaf Therapy, Transcountry, Transracial, Video
Deaf Transracial and Trans-country Adoption Edna shares her family’s experience with Deaf transracial and trans-country adoption. Deaf transracial and trans-country adoption: Hello everyone, I’m Edna Johnston. My topic is adoption. I have four children, all of whom I adopted, including one who was conceived and born with my wife of 16 ½ years. I think adoption is a beautiful concept …
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Sep
2019
Deaf Indian Adoption: Maureen’s Story
By: Deaf Counseling Center
Category: Adoption, ASL, Assessment, Audism, Children, Counseling, Deaf, Health, Language, Medical, Mental Health, National, Parenting/Families, Psychology, Therapy, Videos
Tags: Adoption, ASL, Deaf Counseling, Deaf Counseling Center, Deaf Therapy, Indian, Medical, National Deaf Therapy, Video
Advice for Prospective Adoptive Deaf Parents Maureen shares her Deaf Indian adoption experience and offers two important pieces of advice for prospective adoptive parents. Communication Access and Medical-Related Issues Hi, I’m Maureen Behrens. I’d like to share my adoption story, focusing on communication access and medical-related issues. I adopted my daughter about 10 ½ years ago, through the Holt International …
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Sep
2019
Deaf Adoption: Unwanted Medical Advice Story
By: Deaf Counseling Center
Category: Adoption, Cochlear Implants, Counseling, Deaf, Medical, Mental Health, Parenting/Families, Therapy, Videos
Tags: Adoption, cochlear implants, Deaf, Deaf Counseling, Deaf Therapy, dermatologist, Medical, National Deaf Therapy, Video
Ron discusses dealing with a medical issue related to his son and some unwanted medical advice from the doctor. Experience Related to the Medical Field Ron: Hi and good afternoon, I’m Ron Symansky, a father of three adopted children through international adoptions. I’d like to share one of my experiences related to the medical field. My oldest son had a …
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