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• Body Dysmorphic DisorderVideo post.10 minBody Dysmorphic Disorder: Mick's StoryBody Dysmorphic Disorder Mick's Story: Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) can happen when people become overly concerned or bothered by something about their physical appearance.February 1, 2022
• 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.7 minKorean-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
• AdoptionVideo post.3 minDeaf 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
• 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
• 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
• ASL4 minDeaf 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
• AdoptionVideo post.3 minDeaf 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
• 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.1 minNeurodiversity: 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
• CounselingVideo post.1 minNeurodiversity: 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
• AutismVideo post.4 minAutism: 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
• ADHDVideo post.3 minNeurodiversity: Toni's ADHD StoryNeurodiversity: 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.September 3, 2019
• AccommodationVideo post.1 minDeaf 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
• CounselingVideo post.3 minDoes 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
• ASLVideo post.3 minRethinking the ASL Therapy Sign (2006)Feeling nostalgic after reviewing our archives. Here’s a throwback video by our (much younger!) Sharon, sharing thoughts about a new sign for “counseling”, 13 years ago in 2006.August 21, 2019
• CounselingVideo post.4 minGrief: 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
• 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
• AnxietyVideo post.1 minDeaf 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
• AudismVideo post.1 minSign 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
• ASLVideo post.3 minTherapy, 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
• CounselingVideo post.2 minStress & 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
• ChildrenVideo post.3 minHow 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
• AudismVideo post.3 minEarly 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
• ChildrenVideo post.4 minWhat is the Right Age for a Cell Phone?Age vs. Maturity: Do you ever wonder when is the right age to give your children a cell phone? Many parents struggle with this decision.March 8, 2018
• AddictionVideo post.3 minMental Illness as Scapegoat for Gun ViolenceGun violence and mental illness are national problems. Contrary to what some people in both the hearing and Deaf communities believe, mental ill ness does NOT cause gun violence.March 2, 2018
• AccommodationVideo post.3 minThe 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
• Assessment1 minDeaf-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
• CounselingVideo post.1 minDeaf 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
• GenderVideo post.1 minWhat Exactly is Intersectionality?Excellent video on intersectionality by Stephanie Johnson!January 23, 2015
• Domestic ViolenceVideo post.1 minDeanne Bray's Rude AwakeningDeanne Bray stars in an informative video produced by Deaf Hope, outlining the basics of domestic violence.January 10, 2013
• VideoVideo post.1 minOn Deaf and Little Person IdentitiesShira Grabelski Opens Up: Take a few minutes to watch this video straight from the heart of a Deaf woman who is also a Little Person.November 14, 2012
• AudismVideo post.1 minYou 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
• Death/DyingVideo post.1 minASL Translation of Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie WareJenny Grinder Witterborg did a beautiful ASL translation of the article, "Regrets of the Dying" by Bronnie Ware.Life is a choice. It is your life. Choose consciously, choose wisely, choose honestly.July 2, 2011
• CounselingVideo post.1 minMarlee Matlin in a Domestic Violence PSADomestic Violence Counseling:No Deaf person should feel alone in dealing with domestic violence issues.March 27, 2011
• MediaVideo post.1 minThe Deafhood MonologuesThe Deafhood Monologues: An episodic play of Deaf experiences, chronicles and reflections delivered through poetry, stories, and presentations in American Sign Language.November 30, 2010
• Domestic ViolenceVideo post.1 minNational Deaf Domestic Violence HotlineAccessible Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline: The National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) is a wonderful resource for the Deaf community.September 1, 2010
• CounselingVideo post.4 minSuicide: 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
• ChildrenVideo post.6 minWhen 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
• CounselingVideo post.1 minIsn'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
• CounselingVideo post.1 minHow 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
• ChildrenChildren1 minNo Cut Policy for Sports in Deaf SchoolsPart One Part Two Vlog Summary: New research findings related to sports psychology and child development have resulted in more progressive-thinking schools adopting no-cut policies when it comes to…June 16, 2008
• CounselingVideo post.1 minWhat 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
• CounselingVideo post.2 minThe 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
• ChildrenVideo post.1 minIn with Family, Out with Steps, Halves, & AdopteesVlog Summary: The holidays often mean families, and the words we use to describe our family relationships say a lot.December 22, 2007
• AudismVideo post.1 minDeficit 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
• CounselingVideo post.2 minUnderstanding 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
• ChildrenVideo post.1 minWe Don't Need Group PunishmentVlog Summary: Group punishment is still happening in some Deaf schools, in classrooms and on sports teams, even though research shows it is ineffective.September 28, 2007
• AudismVideo post.1 minHearing 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
• ChildrenVideo post.1 minCommunication Abuse and Deaf PeopleVlog Summary: Struck by a Norwegian professional's use of the description "bordering on child abuse" to describe denying children access to electronic media, Sharon Duchesneau asks why the term…August 31, 2007
• LanguageVideo post.1 minVictim No MoreVlog Summary:Candace A. McCullough shares her perspective on the debate over which ASL sign to use for the word "victim".June 13, 2007
• ChildrenVideo post.1 minDeaf Adults Raising Cyber-Savvy ChildrenVlog Summary: In response to readers' requests for ASC to address cyberbullying, Sharon Duchesneau emphasizes the crucial need for Deaf parents and educators to take an active role in teaching…June 7, 2007
• AudismAudism1 minThe Secret: Self-help Snake OilVlog Summary:Candace A. McCullough reveals how "The Secret" is a modern-day version of snake oil.May 1, 2007
• ArticleArticle3 minReview of "Till Domestic Violence Does Us Part"One of a Kind: It’s not very often that a Deaf-friendly film comes along, written, directed, produced, and acted entirely by Deaf people.April 15, 2007
• AudismAudism1 minMedia Psychology: Bob's SLCC VlogGallaudet University Public Relations Analyzed: Sharon Duchesneau takes a look at media psychology techniques at work in the most recent Bob's Vlog production.March 3, 2007
• ChildrenVideo post.1 minA Valentine's Day ASL Poem for YouFebruary 14, 2007
• CounselingVideo post.1 minDoes 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
• ChildrenVideo post.1 minFamily 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
• ChildrenVideo post.1 minThe First Feast: A Child's ASL VlogNovember 23, 2006
• CounselingVideo post.1 minRethinking 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
• GenderVideo post.1 minDeafhood and FeminismASC's First Vlog: In response to many requests from our readers, we decided to post our first vlog attempt today.September 19, 2006
• PsychologyPsychology1 minTil Domestic Violence Do Us Part: A Promising Deaf FilmDomestic Violence in the Deaf Community: There's a good chance that someone you know is a victim of domestic violence.July 26, 2006
• CounselingCounseling1 minGardening 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
• AudismAudism1 minFly the Friendly Skies?No Boarding Pass for You:If you’re a Deaf traveler flying on your own in Thailand anytime soon, Thai AirAsia will not let you aboard.July 21, 2006
• AssessmentAssessment2 minImplicit AssociationsThe Stoop Effect in Our Daily Lives: Thinking about interference (see Stroop Effect post on June 9th) and what it really means for us in our everyday lives.June 12, 2006