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While for most people, legally recognized marriage mainly helps finances, people with disabilities often risk losing our benefits if we marry. The disability rules around marriage limit our protections and rights as citizens.
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Most of us, therapists, have been there: A simple disagreement turns into an all-out screaming match in the middle of a therapy session. This is, thankfully, not a common scenario for most therapists, but it’s also not rare--especially for therapists who specialize in couple therapy. In t
When someone doesn't trust you for no reason, it can be not easy to maintain any relationship. Trust is something that everyone should.....
Couples with disabilities face a marriage penalty, often losing benefits from SSI or Medicaid, forcing a choice between love and money.
The Disabled Diva talks about 2 dangerous examples of chronic pain amnesia and shares a couple of tips to avoid them!
Forms for Couples Forms and Handouts for Couples FORM NAME PURPOSE 1. What is EFT Sample handout explaining EFT AN EFT ROADMAP FOR COUPLES Explanation of goals of treatment. By Pat LaDouceur 2. Informed Consent (2012) Informed Consent (2012) .doc format Video Tape Consent is in this document. Editable format 3. Couples Questionnaire Used during intake and reviewed
"They say it takes a village, and a supportive network can make such a difference."
As a student, it can be extremely discouraging to pursue a field in which you don’t necessarily see yourself being represented or in which you don’t feel you belong. For me, personally, this is in relation to having a physical and visible disability—cerebral palsy. My biggest challenge during my first year in undergrad was keeping up with the rest of my peers without defaulting to... Read More
Dreams can be weird and confusing sometimes, especially when you find yourself dreaming about your legs not working. This might leave you waking up feeling puzzled or even a bit scared. What do these dreams
"When my body fell apart, my relationship didn’t."
A couple with intellectual disabilities fights for the right to live together.
Being famous seems great, right? You have money, houses, cars, adoring fans, and the ability to do pretty much whatever
On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, many couples are giving testimonials about their daily life and offering valuable advice. Here are two such stories ... In her wedding photo, dressed in white, 25-year-old Sophie looks radiant beside Cédric. Well prepared for the wedding, they seem to have
Tragedy places a major strain in a relationship, whether it be a life altering accident, loss of a child, infertility, financial ruin, etc.
"I feel loneliness among those with chronic illnesses and disabilities needs to be addressed and acknowledged."
We all know that words can heal, just as they can hurt. The same goes with asking questions. Sometimes even the most innocent ones, given the particular circumstances, like a simple “who are you?” and “why wouldn’t you stand up straight for a photo?” can hit us in the bones.
As we all know, it’s much easier to complain than it is to create, so I’m going to look at a few disabled characters and stories dealing with disability. For full disclosure, I’m disabled, so might have some different perspectives to an able-bodied person. Let’s start with someone who a lot of people will recognise,… Read More »4 Disabled Characters Writers Can Learn From
The disability community intersects with every other minority group, and the LGBTQ community is no exception
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