Tags: Counseling, Family, Independence, Support group, Vision loss
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If you’re anything like me, your thoughts and energies are directed toward lists and responsibilities. When your activity level goes up, so can your stress level.
The close relationships we have go more smoothly when expectations and intentions are clear. But they often aren’t clear, and misunderstanding, frustration and impatience ensues. Bringing some intention to discussions can really help, even though it takes a bit more work. Here’s a framework for discussions that has worked well for many of the people I’ve worked with. I call it an intentional discussion, and here’s how it goes:
Enjoy your relationships with your loved ones! The sun is actually shining in my window. I hope it is in yours as well!
Our Friends and Family Exchange is a list serve where you can share frustrations and triumphs with others who have loved ones learning to live with vision loss. To join, please contact Marcia Knudson at 312-236-8569.
Marcia Knudson, LCSW, is the newest member of our Second Sense team bringing many years of counseling experience . Marcia is a graduate of North Park University and Loyola University School of Social Work.
Way to go, Marcia! We all need to be reminded about how to manage important relationships. Thanks, Diane at BACOA