1. An Inside Look at the World of Disability: Enhancing Counselors’ Skills in Addressing the Needs of Individuals with Disabilities

2. Getting Acquainted

3. Rationale

4. Objectives

6. Overview/Agenda

7. Moving Forward…

11. Some Thoughts to Consider

12. Personal & Societal Barriers

14. Possible Outcomes…

15. Personal » Self-concept/self- esteem » Beliefs about abilities » Family (+/-) » Learned helplessness » Lack of self-advocacy skills » Coping skills/Negative emotions » Meaning & integration of disability Societal » Poor attitudes » Stigma attached to cause » Architectural barriers » “Second-class” citizenship » Reduced access & quality of services » Employer attitudes / assumptions » Religious beliefs & disability (+/-)

18. Adjustment & Adaptation Family Roles & Changes Caregiving Access to Resources Insurance Options & Health Care Relationships /S. Support Intimacy / Sexuality Grief & Loss Self-advocacy Coping (i.e. Depression) Motherhood/WWDs Inaccurate Myths Societal & Environmental Barriers Substance Abuse Changes Following Disability Independent Living Body-image/ Attractiveness Spirituality / Forgiveness Resiliency Career Decision-making Social Security

22. A Counselor’s Natural Tendency……

23. Uncovering the Source of Hurt….

24. Understand Disability Through the Process of Adjustment

25. Negative Emotions Following Disability are Normal

26. Counseling Techniques & Approaches

27. Being an Effective & Approachable Counselor