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Description: Vision loss can lead to depression and anxiety for many people. In this webinar for people experiencing vision loss, mental health and rehabilitation professionals who also live with low vision, will discuss ways to cope, accept and even thrive despite how differently your life may be as a result of vision loss. We ll discuss the emotions that you might be feeling as well as how to find support. Instructor: Becky Andrews, MS, LCMHC Instructor s Title: Clinical Director and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - Resilient Solutions, Inc. and Founder of Oasis Center for Hope Instructor: Sharon Hughey, M.Div, PhD Instructor s Title: 25 years as a clinical psychologist no longer licensed Instructor: Bill Boules, COMS, CVRT, CLVT, CATIS Instructor s Title: Director of Rehabilitation Instructor s Affiliation: Primary Core or ECC Area: N/A Target Audience: Adults new to vision loss, family and caregivers Pre-requisite knowledge: None Materials Needed: None Learning Objectives: 1.Participants will identify 3 different types of support and where to find it. 2.Participants will describe how to find a mental health practitioner who understands vision loss 3.Participants will identify the phases of grief and 3 ways to adjust after vision loss |
