[humanser] exploring a career field

Mon Jan 22 03:29:16 UTC 2018

Hello:

When I see a need in the agency or community; feel that group treatment is valuable through a literature review;  decide on my availability and ability with the population, I decide on the membership.  Ages, sexes, and a provisional name. 

Then I:
	Canvas the community for interest, especially fellow psychotherapists for referrals, and
	Get an okay from my manager.

As with all groups I enter every session with 2 or 3 plans, then follow the group to where they are.  Often my plan A never is gotten to. 

Specifically with my new group for teens in the autism spectrum the plan for the initial session is to introduce the group to the prospective members.  I expect little interaction between members due to their common communication styles.  But, I will urge each one to give their first name and something about themselves, an age or anything that will give them an initial voice.  The initial sessions will have a psycho-educational part followed by some discussion.  Later we will probably add weekly homework assignments.

I like for groups to name themselves.

Hope this is what you were looking for, Michael.

JD Townsend, LCSW
Helping the light dependent to see.

From: Michael Abell via HumanSer
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Hello JD,
	When setting up a new group, what key components do you set up prior to your first session? Do you have a particular/favorite theoretical stance you follow?

Warmly,

Rev. Michael “Big Dog” Abell
MSPC

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From: HumanSer [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of JD Townsend via HumanSer
Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2018 7:44 PM
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Hello Sandra:

I am in the process of starting a psychotherapy group for teens within the Autism Spectrum.  I have had many patients with this diagnosis, but I’m not sure what blindness adaptations I may employ that differs from any other patient.

As folks with this disorder often have difficulty with eye contact, they seem more comfortable with me, as I don’t make eye contact either.  The threat that direct eye contact implies to many autistic folks is not present.  This can allow for better communication.  Often people in the autism spectrum have strong and confused emotions, but express none of them.  A neutral blind psychotherapist can be of excellent assistance to these people. 

But, sorry, I can’t think of any special blindness skills that may apply to working with these people.

JD Townsend, LCSW
Helping the Light Dependent to See.

,

From: Amanda Cape via HumanSer
Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2018 10:46 AM
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I am curious about this as well Sandra. Please let me know if you receive any responses off-list.
Thanks,

Amanda

> On Jan 17, 2018, at 1:44 PM, Sandra Streeter via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hi, everyone,
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> Welcome to new members—you’ll find a lot of great suggestions and support here.
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> Just wondering: has anyone had experience in the field of autism, and if so, what blindness adaptations did you use? Thanks!
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> 
> Sandra
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