[humanser] Blind counselors and body language

[Karen Rose]

Hi. I was born totally blind and have been in practice about 30 years. I see approximately 45 clients per week. Two of them are blind. As for body language I simply asked people what they're doing with their body if I want to know. Anything that can be seen can also be asked for. Karen Rose and MFT

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> On Aug 31, 2017, at 1:02 PM, Ayoub Zurikat via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hello family, I hope you are all well.
> I am currently doing my masters degree in clinical mental health counseling. Thing is, I have had this concern ever since I started the program, and I need advice or feedback.
> So a crucial part of therapy is the therapist's ability to read and interpret client's nonverbal body language. However, being blind I cannot do that. Here are my questions.
> 1- has this been an issue for employment? In other words are counseling centers/employers hesitant to work with blind counselors because of this issue?
> 2- for those of you who are practicing therapists, how do you deal with such an issue? Are their skills that can be learned? 
> 3- am I going to have to limit myself to do therapy with blind/disabled clients because of this?
> 4- do any of you know of internship sites in the Chicago area that are friendly towards blind interns?
> 
> I've been very concerned, and quite stressed because of this. Your feedback and help are so greatly appreciated.
> Thank you 
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