Pyschosocial Services Division Sessions

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Thursday, July 22

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Life/Career Counseling: Guiding Youth

In this session, participants will be introduced to cognitive-behavioral techniques that have proven effective in career counseling with youth and adults with visual impairments. A lifelong career education model will be described and age-related competencies counselors can help youth and adults achieve will be identified

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Karen Wolffe, Ph.D., Austin, TX

Moderator:  Julia Kleinschmidt

1:45 pm - 3:15 pm

Research Results: Are We a Compassion Satisfied Profession ?

Do we, as a profession, find satisfaction in our work?  This presentation will share the results of a national study regarding Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Compassion Satisfaction among Blindness and Low Vision Service Providers.  Recommendations to address Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Compassion Satisfaction in the field will be presented

Jennipher Wiebold, Ph.D., CRC, Kalamazoo, MI, Penny Wilmering, Ph.D., CRC, Russellville, AR

Moderator:  Julia Kleinschmidt

 

Friday, July 23

8:00 am - 12:00 pm Combined Division Session - Psychosocial Service and Division on Aging  

Sunday, July 25

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Empowering Consumers to Achieve Greater Independence and Vocational Outcomes Through the Utilization of a Holistic Approach: Implications for Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals

Traditionally, individuals with multiple handicaps, including a visual handicap, have received special visual training in isolated contexts (Downing & Bailey, 1989). A holistic approach to service delivery will empower consumers to achieve greater independence, increase vocational outcomes and enhance consumers' quality of life.

 

 

Kenyotta Eugene Cross, M.S., Oklahoma City, OK, Larry Coffey, B.A., Oklahoma City, OK

 

Moderator:  Martha Simmons