Relationships

12 articles

Autism4 minIn Memoriam: Reflecting on A Complicated Father-Daughter RelationshipIn this poignant memoriam, Deaf Counseling Center’s CEO, Dr. Candace McCullough, offers an authentic reflection on a complicated father-daughter relationship, made even more difficult by the interference of a brother on the spectrum, adding another layer of complexity to their shared family dynamics. Her words evoke feelings that many of us can relate to and remind us that there is no right or wrong way to grieve or talk about death.June 4, 2024
AdoptionVideo post.4 minDeaf 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
AdoptionVideo post.5 minDeaf 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
AdoptionVideo post.2 minDeaf Adoption Tips from TherapistDeaf Adoption Tips by Deaf Parents Judy and Bob offer some helpful tips to consider before adopting a child.September 25, 2019
ASLVideo post.10 minAdoption 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
ASL5 minDeaf 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
ADHDVideo post.5 minAdoption: 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
CounselingVideo post.4 minDeaf 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
CounselingVideo post.1 minDeaf 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
LawsVideo post.1 minLoving Day: Matt Reinig & Natasha OfiliTranscript: Matt: Hello, my name is Matt Reinig (name sign). Natasha: Hi, I’m Natasha Ofili (name sign). Matt: So, we want to share our experience in our relationship.June 13, 2019
LawsVideo post.17 minLoving Day: Deaf Interracial RelationshipsJune 12 is Loving Day in the USA. This day celebrates the anniversary of the 1967 Supreme Court decision Loving v. Virginia. Interracial marriages were banned in Virginia and other 15 states in 1924.June 12, 2019
Domestic Violence2 minHeels for Hope by Deaf Iowans Against AbuseDeaf Counseling Center's therapist, Sheli Barber of the Bay Area, California, gave the keynote speech supporting victims of sexual assault and abuse at the Heels for Hope event sponsored by Deaf…April 9, 2018