by Polly Abbott, CVRT
A lot has been written about supporting parents of visually impaired children, but not as much for parents with vision loss raising sighted children. Recently, a group of parents and a new grandmother gathered at Second Sense to talk about the challenges and rewards of raising children. Everyone agreed the children were their reason […] Read More »
by Polly Abbott, CVRT
It’s More than a Book Several vision loss support groups in the Chicago area also host Talking Book Clubs. Many occur at local libraries and are led by professional leaders. The only difference is that the participants generally are all reading audio books through the NLS Talking Book program. Recently, I had a conversation with […] Read More »
Tags: book clubs, talking books. support groups
by Kathy Austin: An Interview with Lisa, Second Sense support group member
Support groups, no matter what the nature of issue, serve many purposes. It is a chance to learn, to adjust and to heal. Lisa is one of those people who reached out and experienced the benefits of what a support group has to offer. Recently we sat down with Lisa to talk about her experiences […] Read More »
Tags: adjustment, low vision, Support groups, Vision loss
by Polly Abbott, CVRT, OMS
Feeling the Safety in Numbers There is safety in numbers and comfort in being one of a crowd. But, sometimes it is necessary to see if you can stand alone. It means facing fears of failure and putting to the test everything you have learned up to that point. Blind service agencies and support groups […] Read More »
Tags: low vision, low vision support groups
by Polly Abbott, CVRT, OMS
I have a small confession. Valentine’s Day has been a favorite holiday of mine since grade school. Once January hits, I am already planning a party that somehow never gets thrown. Wrapped up amongst thoughts of pink-iced heart-shaped sugar cookies with cinnamon heart candies on them is an appreciation for the less silly and more […] Read More »
Tags: low vision support group, low vision support groups, valentine's day
by Marcia Knudson, Manager of Counseling Services at Second Sense
[getty src=”481897087?et=g8dNCNwlG0yVT_nDdRTTYg&sig=12LN4QiUDGxYPIFxIN0rIKoeViYxBCTppjBAPIPXwN0=” width=”507″ height=”398″] 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 […] Read More »
Tags: Counseling, Family, Independence, Support group, Vision loss
by Marcia Knudson, Manager of Counseling Services at Second Sense
We’re All In This Together Remember when our parents would say something like, “This is going to hurt me more than it’s going to hurt you,” right before imposing something on us that we clearly didn’t want? They knew that we were going to be unhappy, and it hurt them when we were unhappy because […] Read More »
Tags: Counseling, Family, Support groups, Vision loss
by Marcia Knudson, Manager of Counseling Services at Second Sense
I Can Do It Myself! Independence is a goal that motivates us throughout our lives. A forceful “I can do it myself” is a solid part of a toddler’s vocabulary. At the same time, children will easily and without drama, ask an older sibling or a parent to reach that bag of cookies that is […] Read More »
Tags: Counseling, Independence, Support groups, Vision loss