Happy Super Bowl Sunday!
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Jan
2007
Sharon Duchesneau answers a frequently asked question about videophone counseling for Deaf people. To cite: Duchesneau, S. (2007, January 26). Does Videophone Counseling Work?. ASC on the Couch. Retrieved January 26, 2007, from http://www.ascdeaf.com/blog/?p=281
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Jan
2007
Family Therapy: Deaf or Hearing Professional?
By: Deaf Counseling Center
Category: Children, Counseling, Videos
ASC Vlog: Candace McCullough discusses the empowering message reflected in the choice of a Deaf psychotherapist for a hearing family with a Deaf child. As always, ASC looks forward to knowing your perspective on this issue. To cite: McCullough, C. (2007, January 9). Family Therapy: Deaf or Heating Professional. ASC on the Couch. Retrieved January 9, 2007, from http://www.ascdeaf.com/blog/?p=277
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Dec
2006
Taste Test for Depression
By: Deaf Counseling Center
Category: Medication, News, Psychiatric, Research
Trial-and-Error: Finding the best medication to treat someone with depression has often required a trial-and-error approach. Ten people can respond in completely different ways to the same medication; just because Paxil worked miracles for your best friend doesn’t mean it will do the same for you. Some people test four or five different medications before they know which one really …
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Dec
2006
The Cool Factor: Parents of Deaf Teens and Alcohol
By: Deaf Counseling Center
Category: Children, Events
Deaf Teens and Alcohol: What Every Parent Needs to Know! TONIGHT Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Maryland School for the Deaf Frederick Campus Ely Building – Seminar room 7 – 9 pm Presenters: Laura Dreany, DASAM and Corporal Tom Johann, Frederick County Sheriff’s Office Contact: Cheri Dowling or Pat Timm for registration and more information [email protected] What’s a Parent to Do?: …
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Dec
2006
A Cause for Concern: Did you know that for women who experience domestic violence, the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas are the most dangerous time of the year? Not only do reports of domestic violence increase during the holidays, but the very nature of the violence itself tends to be especially vicious and harsh this time of year. Holiday-related stress, …
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Nov
2006
Color Psychology: Do you think colors affect emotions, appetites, or energy levels? Plenty of people seem to think so, as evident from all the advice out there on what wall color will best induce relaxation in your bedroom, what color can stimulate learning in schools, and even what color might reduce aggression among prisoners. Although psychologists have been researching color …
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Nov
2006
Childhood Sexual Abuse: Deaf Women Needed for Research
By: Deaf Counseling Center
Category: Books, Research
Call for Participants: If you are a Deaf woman who was sexually molested as a child by your brother, you may be interested in participating in a research study being conducted by our friend, Risa Shaw. Risa is the editor of Not Child’s Play: An Anthology on Brother-Sister Incest, one of the very few books on this topic. Below is …
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Nov
2006
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Nov
2006
Bringing Issues to the Table: The November ASC Newsletter is out, featuring articles on expressing gratitude, coping with eating disorders, and dealing with grief and loss during the holidays. No matter how much you may love your family, if you are a Deaf person heading to a family gathering where no one signs and where you are more likely than …
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