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

[Arielle Silverman]

Hi Vejas, The listserv mentioned is called HumanSer. The social
sciences one also has some therapists on it, but it's intended for
research-related discussions.
Best, Arielle

On 4/29/15, Elizabeth Mohnke via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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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