[humanser] Question about Process of Disclosure of Blindness with minors

[Sarah Meyer]

Thanks Ginny, that's what I concluded in supervision today as well.  I
weighed the pros and cons for bringing it up and figured out how to
directly confront the potential cons so they will hopefully not be
cons, if that makes sense. I have a great supervisor who is really
supportive in empowering me to figure out the best strategies for me
and that will most benefit my clients!

Best,

Sarah

On 3/1/16, Ginny Duff <duffg at stjoe.on.ca> wrote:
> I think it is best to bring it up as soon as possible so that it doesn't
> become the elephant in the room.
>
> 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 Mar 1, 2016, at 11:23 AM, Sarah Meyer via humanser
>> <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hello fellow uman Services Division Members and Listers,
>> I have a question for you and am especially interested in hearing from
>> clinicians who have worked with children and adolescents. What is your
>> process of disclosure regarding blindness with minors? If a parent or
>> guardian is in the room for the first part of a session and you are
>> going over confidentiality and other basics before switching to
>> working individually with the client while the parent/guardian waits
>> in the waiting area, would you bring up your blindness (especially if
>> it is readily apparent) with the adult in the room proactively or only
>> if he/she asks?
>> Would you wait to discuss/disclose until the parent/guardian has left?
>> I am leaning towards discussing it openly with the parent/guardian in
>> the room in case they have questions/concerns about me working with
>> their child, since they are required to be included with informed
>> choice and consent if I am understanding correctly.
>> Thoughts or suggestions are welcome.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Sarah
>>
>> --
>> Sarah K. Meyer
>> Graduate Student, Clinical Mental Health Counseling/Social Psychology
>> Ball State University
>> Board Member, National Federation of the Blind Human Services Division
>> Board Member, National Federation of the Blind of Indiana State Affiliate
>> sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com
>> (317)402-6632
>>
>> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
>> characteristic that defines you or your future. You can live the life
>> you want; blindness is not what holds you back. Together with love,
>> hope, and determination, we transform dreams into reality.
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-- 
Sarah K. Meyer
Graduate Student, Clinical Mental Health Counseling/Social Psychology
Ball State University
Board Member, National Federation of the Blind Human Services Division
Board Member, National Federation of the Blind of Indiana State Affiliate
sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com
(317)402-6632

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. You can live the life
you want; blindness is not what holds you back. Together with love,
hope, and determination, we transform dreams into reality.