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 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