[humanser] humanser Digest, Vol 141, Issue 1

Sun Mar 6 04:36:56 UTC 2016

Okay; that's fine.  I was just curious.  
Justin
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Thanks, everyone, for your responses. Carmella, I like how you include
that this is why you wouldn't wave in public (aside from
confidentiality reasons) and that you might mention It at other points
as well. hanks so much for saring your experiences. Do you include the
initial disclosure with parent/guardia in the room?

Justin, to answer your question, I am currently in my counseling
practicum, but the question is relevant for internship or counseling
in private practice, hospitals, university counseling centers, etc.
The reason for self-disclosing about the blindness is that my
blindness is already apparent, so we might as well talk about it and I
might as well show clients I am open to questions, which can model
authenticity and effective communication. Also, I think that the
disclosure would build trust between client and therapist.  If I
didn't use a cane or my eyes didn't move all over the place and I
could control them, and if I could hold eye contact and respond to
facial expressions, then no, I don't think I would need to say
anything. But since these are not my realities, I think it is only
fair to explain to my client what is going on and that our
communication might feel a little different at times and if they have
concerns we can talk through these. Hope that makes sense.

Thanks everyone for your feedback and for sharing your thoughts and
experience!

Sarah

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>    1. Re: Rescheduling Legislation and Advocacy Committee Meeting;
>       Feedback Requested (Sarah Meyer)
>    2. Question about Process of Disclosure of Blindness with	minors
>       (Sarah Meyer)
>    3. Re: Question about Process of Disclosure of Blindness with
>       minors (Ginny Duff)
>    4. Re: Question about Process of Disclosure of Blindness	with
>       minors (Merry Schoch)
>    5. Re: Question about Process of Disclosure of	Blindnesswith
>       minors (Mary Ann Robinson)
>    6. Re: Question about Process of Disclosure of Blindness	with
>       minors (Sarah Meyer)
>    7. Re: Question about Process of Disclosure of	Blindnesswith
>       minors (Jonathan Franks)
>    8. Re: Question about Process of Disclosure of	Blindness	with
>       minors (justin williams)
>    9. Re: Question about Process of Disclosure of Blindness with
>       minors (Ginny Duff)
>   10. Re: Question about Process of Disclosure of	Blindness	with
>       minors (Ericka)
>   11. Re: Question about Process of Disclosure of Blindness	with
>       minors (Ericka)
>   12. Re: Question about Process of Disclosure	of	Blindness
with
>       minors (justin williams)
>   13. Re: Question about Process of Disclosure	of	Blindness
with
>       minors (justin williams)
>   14. Re: Question about Process of	Disclosure	of	Blindness
with
>       minors (Carmella Broome)
>
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> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2016 11:12:40 -0500
> From: Sarah Meyer <sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com>
> To: Human Services Division Mailing List <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Rescheduling Legislation and Advocacy
> 	Committee Meeting; Feedback Requested
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> Hi everyone,
> Thank you to those who responded to my inquiry both publicly and
> privately. We will meet at 8PM Eastern on Sunday the 13th.  I will
> send out a reminder email closer to the date of the meeting.
>
> Have a great day!
>
> Sarah
>
> On 2/28/16, Christina Moore <christina.moore16 at houghton.edu> wrote:
>> March 13 at 8 would be best for me.
>>
>>
>> God bless.--Christina
>>
>>> On Feb 28, 2016, at 15:07, Sarah Meyer via humanser
>>> <humanser at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Dear Human Services listers,
>>> Our Legislation and Advocacy Committee meeting, which usually takes
>>> place the last Sunday of the month, is going to be rescheduled.  I am
>>> looking at having it on Sunday, March 13 at 8PM EST, but if people
>>> would be interested in having this meeting on another night the week
>>> before that (March 7-12), I would also be open to this option as well,
>>> whichever is best for our members and anyone who wishes to
>>> participate.  Please respond if you are interested, and if so, what
>>> your preference for meeting would be.
>>>
>>> Kind regards,
>>>
>>> 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.
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2016 11:23:07 -0500
> From: Sarah Meyer <sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com>
> To: Human Services Division Mailing List <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [humanser] Question about Process of Disclosure of Blindness
> 	with	minors
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> 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.
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 01 Mar 2016 11:36:41 -0500
> From: "Ginny Duff" <duffg at stjoe.on.ca>
> To: <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: <sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Question about Process of Disclosure of
> 	Blindness with minors
> Message-ID: <56D57ECE020000F50010D385 at stjoe.on.ca>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
>
> 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
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> 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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> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2016 12:01:41 -0500
> From: "Merry Schoch" <merrys at verizon.net>
> To: "'Human Services Division Mailing List'" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Question about Process of Disclosure of
> 	Blindness	with	minors
> Message-ID: <00b701d173dc$07cbc850$176358f0$@net>
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>
> Hi Sarah,
>
> I disclose  with parent in room.  I first tell them I am blind and without
> taking a breath, so they don't have much time to react, I let them know to
> use words instead of knodding their head; then humorously I say if I have
a
> funny look on my face that is usually your clue to use your words.  After
> that statement there is laughter and we move past the issue of blindness.
> I find that kids usually don't have an issue asking questions if they are
> curious.
> Hope this helps.
> Merry C. Schoch
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2016 17:56:32 -0500
> From: "Mary Ann Robinson" <brightsmile1953 at comcast.net>
> To: "Human Services Division Mailing List" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Question about Process of Disclosure of
> 	Blindnesswith	minors
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> 	reply-type=original
>
> Hi Sarah,
>
> I agree with Merry and Ginny.
>
> Mary Ann Robinson
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Merry Schoch via humanser
> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 12:01 PM
> To: 'Human Services Division Mailing List'
> Cc: Merry Schoch
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Question about Process of Disclosure of
> Blindnesswith minors
>
> Hi Sarah,
>
> I disclose  with parent in room.  I first tell them I am blind and without
> taking a breath, so they don't have much time to react, I let them know to
> use words instead of knodding their head; then humorously I say if I have
a
> funny look on my face that is usually your clue to use your words.  After
> that statement there is laughter and we move past the issue of blindness.
> I find that kids usually don't have an issue asking questions if they are
> curious.
> Hope this helps.
> Merry C. Schoch
>
>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2016 18:19:49 -0500
> From: Sarah Meyer <sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com>
> To: Ginny Duff <duffg at stjoe.on.ca>
> Cc: humanser at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Question about Process of Disclosure of
> 	Blindness	with minors
> Message-ID:
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> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> 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
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> humanser mailing list
>>> humanser at nfbnet.org
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>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
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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.
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2016 17:23:18 -0600
> From: Jonathan Franks <jfranks at nfbtx.org>
> To: Mary Ann Robinson <brightsmile1953 at comcast.net>, 	Human Services
> 	Division Mailing List <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Question about Process of Disclosure of
> 	Blindnesswith minors
> Message-ID:
> 	<CAMuaAOK0fkn2XoKoOfYHQ7OcVb8ih0piirzCKPr_8FDtVio=og at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> Hello all,
> I definitely concur with what has been said. From my own personal
> experience in my internship last semester, I would take an appropriate
> amount of time briefly explaining my blindness and the best strategies
> that would work with my interaction with my client. Whether it was if
> they were shaking their head to instead utter a verbal response or if
> I were to speak with them directly to keep a level of eye contact to
> the best of my ability. I believe that ist is of the utmost importance
> to maintain integrity and confidence and awareness when working with
> clients of any ages. One of the biggest fears I have heard from other
> human service professionals or those who are in training that are
> blind is that their clients will not take them seriously. By showing
> this level of integrity and professionalism, it will help erase this
> misconception and especially with clients who are minors since I
> believe that their generation is more accepting and impressionable.
>
> Hope this helps
>
> Jonathan Franks
> Board Member
> National Federation of the Blind of Texas
> On 3/1/16, Mary Ann Robinson via humanser <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi Sarah,
>>
>> I agree with Merry and Ginny.
>>
>> Mary Ann Robinson
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Merry Schoch via humanser
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 12:01 PM
>> To: 'Human Services Division Mailing List'
>> Cc: Merry Schoch
>> Subject: Re: [humanser] Question about Process of Disclosure of
>> Blindnesswith minors
>>
>> Hi Sarah,
>>
>> I disclose  with parent in room.  I first tell them I am blind and
>> without
>> taking a breath, so they don't have much time to react, I let them know
>> to
>> use words instead of knodding their head; then humorously I say if I have
>> a
>> funny look on my face that is usually your clue to use your words.  After
>> that statement there is laughter and we move past the issue of blindness.
>> I find that kids usually don't have an issue asking questions if they are
>> curious.
>> Hope this helps.
>> Merry C. Schoch
>>
>>
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>
>
> --
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create
> obstacles between blind people  and our dreams. You can live the life
> you want; blindness is not what holds you back.
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2016 18:25:01 -0500
> From: "justin williams" <justin.williams2 at gmail.com>
> To: "'Human Services Division Mailing List'" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Question about Process of Disclosure of
> 	Blindness	with minors
> Message-ID: <07e701d17411$943a74a0$bcaf5de0$@gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain;	charset="us-ascii"
>
> Why are you disclosing it?  What kind of job is that?
> Justin
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sarah
> Meyer
> via humanser
> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 6:20 PM
> To: Ginny Duff <duffg at stjoe.on.ca>
> Cc: Sarah Meyer <sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com>; humanser at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Question about Process of Disclosure of Blindness
> with minors
>
> 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
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> humanser mailing list
>>> humanser at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/humanser_nfbnet.org
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>>> humanser:
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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.
>
> _______________________________________________
> humanser mailing list
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>
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>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Tue, 01 Mar 2016 18:49:57 -0500
> From: "Ginny Duff" <duffg at stjoe.on.ca>
> To: <sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com>
> Cc: <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Question about Process of Disclosure of
> 	Blindness with minors
> Message-ID: <56D5E45E020000F50010D63C at stjoe.on.ca>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
>
> The times that I have gotten into the most trouble was earlier on when my
> vision was a lot better and I hoped nobody would notice and tried to get
> away with camouflaging as a sighted person.   Yikes..   Situations that
> still make me cringe.   So nice to no longer be ashamed of my vision loss.
> So nice to have a white cane and just be up front about it right away -
out
> of the closet - put into words - such a relief - no elephant in the room.
> And then it is fine.
>
> I always tell people to ask me any questions if they have any.  I try to
> ensure that my vision loss is not a taboo subject.
>
> 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
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Mar 1, 2016, at 6:19 PM, Sarah Meyer <sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> 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
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>
>>>> 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.
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> humanser mailing list
>>>> humanser at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/humanser_nfbnet.org
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>> humanser:
>>>>
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>>>
>>> Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.
>>> When printing is required please choose to double-side or re-use paper.
>>
>>
>> --
>> 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.
>
> Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.
> When printing is required please choose to double-side or re-use paper.
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2016 19:15:49 -0600
> From: Ericka <dotwriter1 at gmail.com>
> To: Human Services Division Mailing List <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Question about Process of Disclosure of
> 	Blindness	with minors
> Message-ID: <7AF4C045-F463-4497-9528-8F47C5EC3843 at gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain;	charset=us-ascii
>
> I have found that by being honest it increases trust between you and the
> client.
>
> Ericka Short
> "What is right is not always popular; what is popular is not always
right."
>
>  from my iPhone
>
>> On Mar 1, 2016, at 5:25 PM, justin williams via humanser
>> <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Why are you disclosing it?  What kind of job is that?
>> Justin
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sarah
>> Meyer
>> via humanser
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 6:20 PM
>> To: Ginny Duff <duffg at stjoe.on.ca>
>> Cc: Sarah Meyer <sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com>; humanser at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [humanser] Question about Process of Disclosure of Blindness
>> with minors
>>
>> 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
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>
>>>> 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.
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> humanser mailing list
>>>> humanser at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/humanser_nfbnet.org
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>> humanser:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/humanser_nfbnet.org/duffg%40stjoe.o
>>>> n.ca
>>>
>>> Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.
>>> When printing is required please choose to double-side or re-use paper.
>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> 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.
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> humanser mailing list
>> humanser at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/humanser_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> humanser:
>>
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>> il.com
>>
>>
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>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 11
> Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2016 19:17:27 -0600
> From: Ericka <dotwriter1 at gmail.com>
> To: Human Services Division Mailing List <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Question about Process of Disclosure of
> 	Blindness	with minors
> Message-ID: <769B55DB-C337-463F-B8B8-1B70E3E20AE3 at gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain;	charset=us-ascii
>
> I hear you Ginny!
>
> Ericka Short
> "What is right is not always popular; what is popular is not always
right."
>
>  from my iPhone
>
>> On Mar 1, 2016, at 5:49 PM, Ginny Duff via humanser <humanser at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> The times that I have gotten into the most trouble was earlier on when my
>> vision was a lot better and I hoped nobody would notice and tried to get
>> away with camouflaging as a sighted person.   Yikes..   Situations that
>> still make me cringe.   So nice to no longer be ashamed of my vision
loss.
>>   So nice to have a white cane and just be up front about it right away -
>> out of the closet - put into words - such a relief - no elephant in the
>> room.   And then it is fine.
>>
>> I always tell people to ask me any questions if they have any.  I try to
>> ensure that my vision loss is not a taboo subject.
>>
>> 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
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>>> On Mar 1, 2016, at 6:19 PM, Sarah Meyer <sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> 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
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>>
>>>>> 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.
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> humanser mailing list
>>>>> humanser at nfbnet.org
>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/humanser_nfbnet.org
>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>>> humanser:
>>>>>
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/humanser_nfbnet.org/duffg%40stjoe.on.ca
>>>>
>>>> Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.
>>>> When printing is required please choose to double-side or re-use paper.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> 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.
>>
>> Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.
>> When printing is required please choose to double-side or re-use paper.
>> _______________________________________________
>> humanser mailing list
>> humanser at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/humanser_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> humanser:
>>
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>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 12
> Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2016 20:18:40 -0500
> From: "justin williams" <justin.williams2 at gmail.com>
> To: "'Human Services Division Mailing List'" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Question about Process of Disclosure	of
> 	Blindness	with minors
> Message-ID: <000d01d17421$748d38d0$5da7aa70$@gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain;	charset="us-ascii"
>
> How is it dishonest not to disclose?
> Mind you folks, I'm not saying that you shouldn't, but I'm just asking.
>  Justin
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ericka
via
> humanser
> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 8:16 PM
> To: Human Services Division Mailing List <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Ericka <dotwriter1 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Question about Process of Disclosure of Blindness
> with minors
>
> I have found that by being honest it increases trust between you and the
> client.
>
> Ericka Short
> "What is right is not always popular; what is popular is not always
right."
>
>  from my iPhone
>
>> On Mar 1, 2016, at 5:25 PM, justin williams via humanser
> <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Why are you disclosing it?  What kind of job is that?
>> Justin
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sarah
>> Meyer via humanser
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 6:20 PM
>> To: Ginny Duff <duffg at stjoe.on.ca>
>> Cc: Sarah Meyer <sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com>; humanser at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [humanser] Question about Process of Disclosure of
>> Blindness with minors
>>
>> 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
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>
>>>> 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.
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> humanser mailing list
>>>> humanser at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/humanser_nfbnet.org
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>> for
>>>> humanser:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/humanser_nfbnet.org/duffg%40stjoe.
>>>> o
>>>> n.ca
>>>
>>> Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.
>>> When printing is required please choose to double-side or re-use paper.
>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> 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.
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> humanser mailing list
>> humanser at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/humanser_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> humanser:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/humanser_nfbnet.org/justin.williams2
>> %40gma
>> il.com
>>
>>
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 13
> Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2016 20:50:28 -0500
> From: "justin williams" <justin.williams2 at gmail.com>
> To: "'Human Services Division Mailing List'" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Question about Process of Disclosure	of
> 	Blindness	with minors
> Message-ID: <002601d17425$e61060a0$b23121e0$@gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain;	charset="us-ascii"
>
> I'm asking, because I've worked with consumers, some youth, and some
adult,
> and with cross disabilities, as well as parents, and professionals in the
> field.  I didn't go out of my way to disclose anything.  If it happens,
> then
> it is to a purpose, but outside of that, I see know need, and I don't
> consider that not being honest.
> If it helps someone, then sure, but if not, then no.
> Justin
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ericka
via
> humanser
> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 8:16 PM
> To: Human Services Division Mailing List <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Ericka <dotwriter1 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Question about Process of Disclosure of Blindness
> with minors
>
> I have found that by being honest it increases trust between you and the
> client.
>
> Ericka Short
> "What is right is not always popular; what is popular is not always
right."
>
>  from my iPhone
>
>> On Mar 1, 2016, at 5:25 PM, justin williams via humanser
> <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Why are you disclosing it?  What kind of job is that?
>> Justin
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sarah
>> Meyer via humanser
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 6:20 PM
>> To: Ginny Duff <duffg at stjoe.on.ca>
>> Cc: Sarah Meyer <sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com>; humanser at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [humanser] Question about Process of Disclosure of
>> Blindness with minors
>>
>> 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
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>
>>>> 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.
>>
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> Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2016 05:53:31 +0000 (UTC)
> From: Carmella Broome <cdbroome at att.net>
> To: Human Services Division Mailing List <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Question about Process of	Disclosure	of
> 	Blindness	with minors
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> I'm one of about 10 clinicians at a private group practice. I work with a
> lot of teenagers, as well as other types of clients. For me, its worked
into
> the intro spheel I give at the beginning of intakes with all new clients.
> Its in there with a bunch of other stuff.  I briefly mention that  my
> blindness is from birth, that Brooklyn is my third guide dog,  that I
won't
> judge clients by appearance or  wave at them in public,  and joke that
they
> can make all the faces they want at me and I won't notice or care.  Its in
> among stuff like that I'm from a small town so things don't need to be
> overly formal with me, where my degree is from, how long I've worked at
> Crossroads,  blah, blah.  Its obvious so I give  that basic info. I  also
> self disclose about it from time to time when trying to   make a point or
to
> make the most of a teachable moment.   Clients integrate it as part of the
> big picture and  think having a dog in session and stuff that talks is
cool.
> It works for me, shows that I'm comfortable, and  its just not a big deal
> for  me or them.
>
> Carmella Broome EdS LPC LMFT
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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.

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