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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Sep
2019
Knitting as therapy Knitting offers many wonderful therapeutic benefits. Nettie has plenty to teach us. Celebrate Neurodiversity Nettie is sitting at a table, smiling and holding a sign that says “#CelebrateNeurodiversity”. Nettie signs: “I’m happy. I enjoy knitting. I’m good at this. It’s fun!” Scenes of Nettie knitting and holding up a completed piece of work. Resources: https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/01/25/the-health-benefits-of-knitting/?mtrref=www.google.com&gwh=A308352D26B05D72CD4A2DC230A1C91F&gwt=pay&assetType=REGIWALL https://deafcounseling.com/neurodiversity-ulualos-home-depot-job-story/
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Sep
2019
Right support and Environment lead to success A Deaf woman, Ulualo, of Home Depot takes pride in her job and demonstrates that everyone with neurodiversity can make a contribution, with the right support and in the right environment. Celebrate Neurodiversity Ulualo is signing: #CelebrateNeurodiversity. I’m special and I have a gift. I work here at Home Depot. I’m an expert …
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Sep
2019
Important Autism Lesson Mother Learned Raising a son with autism: Tammy Jo, parent of a Deaf child with autism, shares a story about raising her son. Through this important lesson she learned, we can all benefit and increase our understanding of how to interact with children with autism. Son Identifying his Autism: Hi, my name is Tammy Ellis. I would …
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Sep
2019
Neurodiversity: Toni’s ADHD Story
By: Deaf Counseling Center
Category: ADHD, Deaf, Mental Health, Neurodiversity, Therapy, Videos
Tags: ASL, counseling, Deaf, National Deaf Therapy, therapy
Neurodiversity: As part of DCC’s spotlight on neurodiversity, Toni shares her struggles with ADHD, which is prevalent in 4.4% of the US population. Dealing with ADHD: Hello! I’m Toni. I want to talk a little about ADHD/Neurodiversity, which I have. When I was first diagnosed with ADHD, I remember everything clicking in my mind and thinking, “Ohhh, that explains all …
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Aug
2019
Grief After a Murder of Grant Whitaker
By: Deaf Counseling Center
Category: Deaf, Death/Dying, Laws, Legal Issues, Media, Mental Health, National, News, Therapy
Tags: counseling, National Deaf Therapy
Complicated Grief after Murder of Deaf Young Man Deaf Counseling Center’s Dr. Candace McCullough and Sharon Duchesneau share some thoughts on the complicated nature of grief after murder of Grant Whitaker by Mavrick Martin Fisher and offer support to the national Deaf community in the form of pro bono counseling sessions to those who may be directly impacted by the …
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Aug
2019
Deaf Counseling: Stress & Self-Care
By: Deaf Counseling Center
Category: Anxiety, Counseling, Deaf, Health, Quotes, Videos
Tags: Deaf Counseling Center, Deaf Therapy, National Deaf Therapy, Stress, Video
Transcript/Video Description: Title Slide (black with white text): Stress & Self-Care, Deaf Counseling Center, www.deafcounseling.com Sharon (Caucasian woman with black/grey hair, wearing glasses, standing in a kitchen in front of a cookie sheet with a measuring cup full of blue water and a glass one quarter filled with blue water): All of us have different types of stress in our …
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Jun
2018
National Deaf Therapy Negligence
By: Deaf Counseling Center
Category: Articles, Deaf, Laws, Legal Issues, National, News, Therapy
Tags: ASL, Deaf, ethics, Legal issues, National Deaf Therapy, Neglience
National Deaf Therapy Neglience? National Deaf Therapy, Hit with Abuse Allegations, Is Closing. A treatment center for Deaf people that was investigated and sued over abuse allegations Insurance JournalNegligence or Medical Negligence? Florida Supreme Court Offers ClarityBy Janice L. MerrillJune 6, 2018 Whether a claim arises out of medical negligence and is subject to the presuit screening requirements of Chapter …
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