[humanser] Psychological benefits of sports

[Merry Schoch]

Hi Ginny,

I received a bicycle from my church that was built with miscellaneous parts.
Yesterday my granddaughter and me went to the track that is near my home.  I
was pleased because no one was walking the track at the time we were there
and I was thrilled to ride my bike.  My granddaughter was not so thrilled as
it was a bit too warm for her so I went two laps and then home.  I plan on
doing it again soon and hope it cools  down here in Florida  so we can ride
our bikes together.

I must say I was excited and happy about our two laps but I desire more!  My
granddaughter also has roller skates so maybe I'll do that as well!

I love both of those exercises as well as swimming.

Hope you find what you are looking for on the sports and rec list.



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Subject: Re: [humanser] Psychological benefits of sports

Hi all - I have to give a talk on the psychological benefits of sports for
those of us who are blind / visually impaired.   I've certainly got a lot of
ideas but wondered if any of you know anything from NFB about this -
speeches?   document?   
Thanks, 

So far I am focusing on the importance of pride in our bodies and abilities-
and that there is more right than wrong with us.  The value in learning to
trust and value our physicality.  The importance of breaking free of low
expectations.   Being rebellious and pushing the envelope.  The importance
of pure fun and exhileration.  The value of the group / the team - meeting
others with disabilities.  

Any other thoughts? 


Ginny



Dr. V. Duff
Clinical Director, West End ACT Team,
St. Joseph's Heatlh Centre , Toronto
Staff Psychiatrist, Complex Mental Illness, CAMH Lecturer, University of
Toronto
Tel:   416.530.6000, ext 3101
FAX:   416.530.6363

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> On Oct 11, 2015, at 6:22 PM, Carly Mihalakis via humanser
<humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Afternoon, Sarah,
> 
> I think that one is a fabulously productive suggestion, you can gather 
> a plethora of insight regarding client's psychology if he speaks in a 
> way he initially scribed those lyrics.
> CarAt 03:09 PM 10/11/2015, Sarah Meyer via humanser wrote:
>> Hi Kaiti,
>> I'm so glad you posted this question, as I am sure I will be facing 
>> similar ones very soon when I enter into my practicum next semester.
>> I wonder if another approach, rather than even typing the lyrics as 
>> the client reads, would be to record (with his permission) his 
>> reading of the lyrics out loud; perhaps this way you might even be 
>> able to go back and interpret some of the emotional cues.
>> 
>> I love what Dr. Duff pointed out about how having this open 
>> conversation about disability could open up new doors for 
>> vulnerability and further therapeutic work.
>> 
>> I am curious if other professionals in this field use readers or 
>> sighted colleagues for similar situations at times when scanning just 
>> won't work, as in cases with hand-written materials.
>> 
>> Thanks for introducing this topic, Kaiti!
>> 
>> --
>> Sarah K. Meyer
>> Graduate Student, Clinical Mental Health Counseling/Social Psychology 
>> Ball State University Board Member, Human Services Division of the 
>> National Federation of the Blind sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com
>> (317)402-6632
>> 
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