[humanser] Blind counselors and body language

[Cheryl Wade]

Hi, Karen,


I'm so glad you are able to see 45 clients in a week, although it must 
be absolutely crazy and require some overtime.


What I want to know is, how can you keep up with all the documentation 
for 45 people a week! My last position was very difficult, and I left 
because my computer errored out so many times that I often could not 
finish work for three clients a day. I am seeking a new position and 
want to be busy.


What software features and adaptations have you made in order to see so 
many clients? This information would help me when I look at other 
companies' software.


Thanks.


Cheryl Wade, MA, lLPC, CRC


On 8/31/2017 4:21 PM, Karen Rose via HumanSer wrote:
> 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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