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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- 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
- Seeking Deaf FTM IndividualsAs many of you already know, ASC is a strong advocate of Deaf researchers. Here's an opportunity to participate a Deaf-run study for those who meet the criteria.July 16, 2009
- 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
Hearing Researchers: Why Do They Study Deaf People?Vlog Summary:Opening a dialogue in the Deaf community, Candace A. McCullough brings up several complex issues related to hearing researchers studying Deaf people (9:31 minutes).September 23, 2007- Taste Test for DepressionTrial-and-Error:Finding the best medication to treat someone with depression has often required a trial-and-error approach.December 7, 2006
- The Meaning of ColorsColor 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…November 29, 2006
- Childhood Sexual Abuse: Deaf Women Needed for ResearchCall 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…November 28, 2006
- Breasts on a PlaneFor Every Step Forward:So far this month, we've seen Deaf artist Matt Daigle's wonderfully designed breastfeeding logo win a national contest (that's the logo in blue and white).November 17, 2006
- Erasing MemoriesBegone, Bad Memories: How would you like to erase some of your memories, perhaps zapping away the more painful moments in your life, never to be tortured by them again? In the news earlier this fall,…November 15, 2006
What's up with the Big-D in Deaf?The Capitalization Question: Not long ago, a reader asked us why we use the capitalized version of Deaf in our blog and website.November 7, 2006- Do You Smell What I Smell?: Deaf People's NosesThe Overlooked Sense: Ask people which of their senses they'd be willing to give up first - chances are, it's the sense of smell.September 27, 2006
- The Healing Power of TearsNot Just Drops of Water:Here's an interesting finding. Frey compared the chemical make-ups of tears caused by eye irritants such as sliced raw onions, and tears caused by emotions.September 26, 2006
- Deaf Adults and Self-Esteem: How We Have ChangedEvolving Definitions:Here's an interesting psychology-related tidbit to think about.September 21, 2006
- All Homework and No PlayIs Homework Worth It?: According to an article in the Washington Post, one of the nation's leading researchers on homework has once again concluded that homework does not offer as many benefits as…September 15, 2006
- Are Deaf People's Brains Wired Differently?Not to Compare Apples and Oranges, But...:Someone asked us if it is true that Deaf and hearing people's brains are wired differently. See below and decide for yourself.September 6, 2006
- Why One Should Not Compare Apples to Oranges: Deaf Students and Hearing StudentsBack to School:With September underway, Deaf students are once again heading back to schools and universities and once again, on the front burner, are concerns about Deaf education, student…September 5, 2006
- Chasing HappinessWorld Map of Happiness:Adrian White, a British analytic social psychologist at the University of Leicester, has published the first world map of happiness, ranking 178 countries in order from…August 1, 2006
- The Pysholcgoy of LganugaeSomething to Ponder: Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at Cmabrigde uinervtisy, it deosn’t mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteres be at the…July 28, 2006
- You Are Being WatchedThe Eyes Have It: People have always been fascinated by eyes. Quotes such as "the eyes are the mirror of the soul" and "you are the apple of my eye" remind us how mysterious and powerful eyes can be.June 28, 2006
- Isms are Everywhere: Sexism, Racism, AudismWould They Ask This About an All-Male Anchor Team?: ABC's Good Morning America announced yesterday that Diane Sawyer and Robin Roberts will co-anchor the morning news, making them either the first or…June 27, 2006
- Anxiety: Does It Keep You from Seeing Happy Faces?Happy Faces: A study that shows that the more anxiety people have, the more difficult it is for them to recognize happy faces.June 13, 2006