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Deaf Birth Mother and Open AdoptionA 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.October 3, 2019
Korean-American Deaf Adoptee: Kami's StoryKorean-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.September 29, 2019
Deaf Hispanic Adoptee: Treean's StoryDeaf Adoptee Discovered His Hispanic Identity Treean discusses the life-changing moment when he discovered his Hispanic cultural identity as a Deaf adoptee from Bogota, Colombia I owe a huge,…September 27, 2019
Deaf Adoptee Shares Her ExperienceExperience of a Deaf Adoptee Cynthia opens up about being a Deaf adoptee, sharing some experiences she had that are common among adoptees.September 25, 2019
Adoption Barriers Faced by Deaf LesbiansDeaf Lesbians' Systemic Barriers to Adoption Ella and Judy discuss the challenges they faced as first-generation lesbian mothers dealing with systemic barriers to adoption.September 20, 2019
Deaf Transracial and Trans-Country AdoptionDeaf Transracial and Trans-country Adoption Edna shares her family’s experience with Deaf transracial and trans-country adoption.September 20, 2019
Deaf Indian Adoption: Maureen's StoryAdvice for Prospective Adoptive Deaf Parents Maureen shares her Deaf Indian adoption experience and offers two important pieces of advice for prospective adoptive parents.September 19, 2019
Deaf Adoption: Unwanted Medical Advice StoryRon discusses dealing with a medical issue related to his son and some unwanted medical advice from the doctor.September 18, 2019
Adoption: A Deaf Adoptive Parent, Kym's StoryAdoption and the Medical Community Hi, I’m Kym Symansky. I’m the mother of three children through international adoption.September 11, 2019
Neurodiversity: Nettie's Knitting StoryNeurodiversity: Nettie's Knitting Story Knitting as therapy Knitting offers many wonderful therapeutic benefits. Nettie has plenty to teach us.September 10, 2019
Neurodiversity: Ulualo's Home Depot Job StoryRight 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…September 10, 2019
Autism: Deaf Mother's Tie StoryImportant 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.September 6, 2019
Deaf Parent Raising Children with AutismAs part of our Neurodiversity video series, Bobba shares from her heart about raising two children with autism.August 30, 2019
Does Virtual/Online Counseling Work? 2007Videophone and Internet-based Counseling:Who Benefits? One more video from our archives, this one from 2007, featuring Sharon introducing the concept of online/virtual/videophone counseling.August 24, 2019
Grief: Sandy's ASL Story of Her Son Being ShotHi, my name is Sandy Graham. I’m from Michigan. My son was shot when he was only 14 years old, back in 1997. He would have been 36 years old today.August 16, 2019
Deaf Parent's Suicide GriefTerrylene shares the profound grief she experienced upon her son’s death. For me, grief was a foreign word until it comes crashing down on my life.August 15, 2019
Gallaudet Deaf Mental Health CounselorProvides direct psychological counseling and preventive mental health services to Gallaudet students and community clients; and supervises and participates in the training of Gallaudet graduate…August 13, 2019
Deaf Counseling: Broken Leg, Broken HeartDeaf Counseling: Broken Leg, Broken Heart Transcript: Sharon Duchesneau - If you fall and break your leg, would you run tomorrow or next week? Of course not.August 10, 2019
Deaf Counseling: Stress & Self-CareDeaf Counseling: Stress & Self-Care Transcript/Video Description: Title Slide (black with white text): Stress & Self-Care, Deaf Counseling Center, www.deafcounseling.com Sharon (Caucasian woman with…August 10, 2019
Sign Language: WhyISignTranscript: whyisign This is actually about why we sign here at Deaf Counseling Center. All of us are Deaf and we work with Deaf people from all over the US.August 10, 2019
Receives Best of North Bethesda AwardPress Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dr. Candace A. McCullough Deaf Counseling Center Receives 2018 Best of North Bethesda Award North Bethesda Award Program Honors the Achievement NORTH BETHESDA…December 6, 2018
NAD's position on Mental Health InterpretingPosition Statement on Mental Health Interpreting Services with People who are Deaf The purpose of this position statement is to acknowledge and emphasize the importance and need for specialized sign…May 29, 2018
Therapy, the Deaf Way - National CampaignMay 1st marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Month – and the kick-off for Deaf Counseling Center’s month-long national campaign to bring attention to the mental health needs of our Deaf…May 1, 2018
DCC Celebrates 17 Years of Service by Kicking Mental Health Awareness Month CampaignPublished in Gallaudet University's Announcements Deaf Counseling Center (DCC), a counseling, life coaching and consulting practice based in Maryland, is celebrating 17 years of service to the Deaf…April 30, 2018
National Association of the Deaf on Mental Health Servicesby National Association of the Deaf Mental Health Services Obtaining mental health services is a personal and private decision.April 29, 2018
Understanding Deaf People in Counseling ContextsUnderstanding Deaf People in Counseing Contexts Published Oct. 1, 2013 in Counseling Today - A pUblication of the American Counseling Association Aimee K. Whyte, Alison L. Aubrecht, Candace A.April 28, 2018
Stress & Self-CareStress is a national epidemic and self-care is critical. When stress is left untreated, it can have a serious impact on the quality of life.April 14, 2018
How to Say No to Your ChildrenTranscript Sharon Duchesneau: Many of us parents have experienced trying to tell our children "no", only to be met with arguing, giving us a hard time or refusing to accept our decision.April 3, 2018
National Issues Related to Therapy with Deaf ClientsDeaf Counseling Center is sharing this spot-on article about common issues that Deaf people face on a national basis when seeking therapy. Sometimes it is the insurance company that creates barriers.March 30, 2018
Early Healthy Deaf Identity vs. Early Hearing Detection & InterventionAs the 17th Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI) annual national meeting opens in Denver, Colorado, this weekend, Deaf Counseling Center's licensed therapist, Sheli Barber, reminds everyone…March 17, 2018
Free Hurricane and Fire Crisis CounselingHurricane and Fire Crisis Counseling: Deaf Counseling Center is offering a limited number of pro bono (free) counseling slots to Deaf people without insurance coverage who were impacted by the recent…October 19, 2017
The Leaf: ASL Poem by John Maucere about AddictionSeeking Help for Addiction:In this beautiful and powerful ASL poem, the well-known Deaf actor and comedian John Maucere illustrates his journey of recovery from alcohol and drug addiction.September 25, 2017
Deaf-Friendly Stress Tips in ASLTake Charge of Stress: Never underestimate how one simple stress-reducing action can brighten your day and improve your health.June 3, 2015
Deaf Couples Counseling: 1 to 10 ASL StoryDr. Candace A. McCullough took the challenge of doing an impromptu 1 to 10 American Sign Language story on Deaf couples counseling/therapy.March 20, 2015
You Are Worth It: National Suicide Prevention WeekYou Are Worth It: A warm thank you to Alison Aubrecht of Facundo Element for taking the time to make the video below in honor of National Suicide Prevention Week.September 14, 2012
Missouri Association of the Deaf Win Suit Against StateAnother victory: This is great news for Deaf Missourians! Once again, however, it is important to note that the issue is not just access to services via interpreters in mental health settings, but…June 19, 2012
More Services for Deaf People, Vote for ASC!!Counseling Services for Deaf people who have no insurance or whose insurance plan will not cover mental health counseling services? It may be a possibility if ASC is awarded this grant.June 18, 2012- Fighting the Good Fight: Lawsuit Filed Against Insurance Company for Denying Accessible Services to Deaf CitizensSuing for Equity in Services:Early last month in Florida, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc., together with the National Association of the Deaf, filed a lawsuit seeking accessible medical services…September 1, 2011
Marlee Matlin in a Domestic Violence PSADomestic Violence Counseling:No Deaf person should feel alone in dealing with domestic violence issues.March 27, 2011
Suicide: What You Can DoEnglish transcript: Just this past week, our Deaf community faced the sad reality of two of our members ending their lives through suicide.May 10, 2010
When Narcissists Use ChildrenEnglish transcript:From time to time, in the Deaf community, I have noticed some Deaf adults using children to settle scores or to take revenge against people.May 7, 2010- Parenting/ADHD WorkshopsWorkshops for Deaf People: For those of you in the Maryland/DC area, here is a flyer from the Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA). Click on the image to make the flyer bigger.January 29, 2010
- A Letter from a Deaf Lawyer for Non-LPC Deaf CounselorsAs many of you already know, Deaf counselors are few and far between. The reason for this, in part, may be due to the fact that the national licensure exam for counselors is largely English-centric.August 6, 2009
How Long Can I Expect to be in Therapy?Vlog Summary: This depends on a number of things. Some people feel they have reached a desired understanding and change in their lives after several sessions.February 15, 2009- How Often are Appointments Scheduled?Vlog Summary:Most people go to therapy once a week, while others may go twice a week.February 15, 2009
Isn't Psychotherapy for People Who are Weak or Crazy?Vlog Summary: Think about all the different consultants in our society. There are financial planners, lawyers, doctors, nutritionists, personal trainers, interior decorators, and so on.November 12, 2008
How is Psychotherapy Different from Talking with Friends and Family?Vlog Summary: Many people wonder what psychotherapists can offer them that their closest friends and family members cannot.October 25, 2008- Deaf People's Knowledge and Views Related to Mental HealthWhat Do These Numbers Mean?: Here's an interesting data table from a research study on Deaf mental health consumers done back in 1998.April 18, 2008
What is Psychotherapy?Vlog Summary: Psychotherapy, also referred to as counseling or therapy, is a special process designed to help Deaf people work through any number of concerns or problems they may be experiencing in…March 13, 2008
The Facts about Bipolar DisorderVlog Summary: Bipolar disorder is a term that is once again receiving a great deal of attention on television, in newspapers, and even in the Deaf community.January 21, 2008
Deficit Thinker vs. Deficit ThinkingVlog Summary: The past week has seen a heated debate over the issue of deficit thinking, with many vlogs and blogs contributing to a healthy and thought-provoking discussion.December 18, 2007
Understanding Panic AttacksVlog Summary: Candace A. McCullough explains the basics of panic attacks. Panic attacks can be very frightening experiences, with symptoms that may include some, but not necessarily all, of the…November 29, 2007
Does Videophone Counseling Work?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.January 26, 2007
Family Therapy: Deaf or Hearing Professional?ASC Vlog: Candace McCullough discusses the empowering message reflected in the choice of a Deaf psychotherapist for a hearing family with a Deaf child.January 9, 2007- Deaf Women's Support GroupComing Next Month: ASC's licensed psychotherapist, Sharon Duchesneau, will be leading another Deaf Women's Support Group in Washington D.C.November 20, 2006
- Say NO to Deaf GuiltGuilt Defined: Guilt is usually described as "the sense of right or wrong". As an emotion, it suggests conscience - that little angel sitting on your shoulder - and remorse.November 16, 2006
Just the Blues? Or is it Depression?Depression and Deaf People:We recently had several requests to do a post specifically on depression and Deaf people.October 2, 2006
Rethinking the Sign for TherapyAnother Vlog from ASC:Sharon Duchesneau shares her perspective on the potential negative implications of the ASL sign for "therapy" or "counseling".September 29, 2006- Simple SolutionJackson went to a psychiatrist. "Doc," he said, " I've got trouble. Every time i get into bed I think there's somebody under it. I get under the bed, I think there's somebody on top of it.September 25, 2006
- Take No Deaf Prisoners (Unfairly)Not In My Backyard: "Prison fully accessible (in ASL and English) to Deaf inmates" finished at the bottom of this week's Laurent, South Dakota, poll.September 22, 2006
- Double Stigma: Coming Out When Your Family is HearingIn or Out: Compared to 50 years ago, coming out as lesbian, gay, bi, or transgendered (LGBT) has probably never been easier.September 12, 2006
- Off the Couch and Onto the TreadmillA Different Take on Therapy:Not everyone is keen on sitting face-to-face with a therapist for a traditional therapy session and it's not always necessary or helpful to do that.August 7, 2006
- Gardening as TherapyGreen Thumbs Up for Mental Health Benefits: When many people think of therapy, they are likely to imagine a therapist and client having a conversation while sitting across from each other in an…July 25, 2006
- ASC Voted as a Best ResourceWe are Proud to Announce: Our ASC websitehas been voted a top rated mental health resourceby Psych Central viewers.July 12, 2006
- Purchase of National Deaf AcademySold: In the news this week, the Florida-based National Deaf Academy (NDA) has been purchased by Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (PSI).July 6, 2006
- Freudian YipThe FDA approved a Prozac-type drugfor dogs who are depressed. This is good, because it is hard for dogs to get therapy, since they're never allowed on the couch.July 3, 2006
- Label Jars, Not PeopleWhat's in a label?: Labels are everywhere. We label people by gender, race, sexual orientation, body size, personality, politics, and so on.June 21, 2006
- Intersex and Cochlear Implant SurgeriesWhat Do Intersex and Cochlear Implant Surgeries Have in Common? Last summer we had a learning experience when we attended the American Psychological Association's annual conference and found…June 20, 2006
- Jumping Through Hoops Part IIWhat Does "Qualified" Mean Anyway?:Yesterday's post brings us to another gripe with insurance companies and their in-network lists.June 15, 2006
- Jumping Through Hoops with Insurance CompaniesAn Unfair Practice: Another day, another round of emails with an insurance company, trying to get an authorization for a prospective client's psychotherapy sessions.June 14, 2006
- Welcome to ASC on the CouchWant to keep up with current trends in psychology and psychotherapy, share your thoughts about an article, or discover something new when you have a few minutes to spare? Check out our ASC blog for…June 9, 2006