[nabs-l] is anyone on here studying to become a family therapist?

[Elizabeth Mohnke]

Hello Vejas,

Please forgive me for citing the incorrect name for the division you should
check out. But the Human Services Division is definitely the division you
will want to check out. The social worker I know here in Michigan is a part
of this division, and I would be more than happy to put you in touch with
her if you have any interest in connecting with her.

As for your questions about the LCB, as far as I know, students generally
stay in the same apartment during the duration of their training.

Students are responsible for all meals including breakfast, lunch, and
dinner. Students can either bring a lunch from their apartment to eat at the
training center, or they can get it from nearby restaurants. I believe the
only exception to this rule is when someone is making a large meal as part
of the requirements for cooking class. This meal is typically served during
lunch to all students and staff at the training center.

Ruston is a small town, so transportation options will probably be more
limited than what you may be used to in a bigger city. It is easy for people
to walk around town, and students are expected to walk to and from the
student apartments and the training center. However, I believe there are a
few cab companies you can use when walking is less desirable. I am sure
other students and staff members would be more than willing to provide you
with more specific information once you arrive to the training center.

I hope this message answers your questions about what to expect during your
training at LCB. However, when I went there to visit the training center for
a week, I found the staff and students to be rather friendly and were
willing to answer any questions I had about the training center or the city
of Ruston. I wish you the best of luck in your training at LCB.

Warm regards,
Elizabeth



-----Original Message-----
From: Vejas Vasiliauskas [mailto:alpineimagination at gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 11:24 PM
To: Elizabeth Mohnke; nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Subject: RE: [nabs-l] is anyone on here studying to become a family
therapist?

Thank you so much for your email.
If anyone could please give me the name of the blind social workers list, I
would really appreciate it.  I couldn't find a list purely for social
workers but did find one relating to social sciences-is that the one?
Thanks,
Vejas

 ----- Original Message -----
From: Elizabeth Mohnke <lizmohnke at hotmail.com
To: "'Vejas Vasiliauskas'" 
<alpineimagination at gmail.com>,"'National Association of Blind Students
mailing list'" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org Date sent: Tue, 28 Apr 2015 23:03:35 -0400
Subject: RE: [nabs-l] is anyone on here studying to become a family
therapist?

Hello Vejas,

I applaud you for seeking out people who have experience in the career
choice you are interested in pursuing.  If you do not receive the answers
you are looking for on this email list, you might want to try posting your
inquiry on the blind social workers division email list.  I do not know the
specifics for this particular email list, but you can find a list of all of
the NFB email lists at www.nfbnet.org.  I also know of a blind social worker
here in Michigan, and I would be willing to put you in touch with her if you
would be interested in talking to her.

Best of luck,
Elizabeth

-----Original Message-----
From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Vejas
Vasiliauskas via nabs-l
Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 10:11 PM
To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Subject: [nabs-l] is anyone on here studying to become a family therapist?

Hi All,
I'm a senior in high school who, until very recently, thought that I wanted
to be an English teacher.  However, I have decided recently that that is not
the right profession for me.  I am thinking I might want to be a family
therapist.  I have always been interested in family dynamics and also really
enjoy helping others.  I have heard that being a therapist can be
emotionally draining, and until recently I was under the impression that
family members always went because they wanted to, although I've just
learned that the courts can send people to therapy as well.
I have also heard that it is very hard to get a job in the field.
If anyone has any experiences, please feel free to share.
Thanks,
Vejas

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