by Rose Reif | Feb 15, 2017 | Counseling for special needs parents, Mental Wellness and Disability
I know from counseling parents raising kids with disabilities that there are four unforgivable thoughts that are completely normal for special needs parents to think. Having them doesn’t mean you’re a bad person or a terrible parent. It just means that...
by Rose Reif | Feb 1, 2017 | Counseling for special needs parents, Mental Wellness and Disability
I’m delighted to have been a guest this week on Passporter’s Disney Every Week podcast! I really enjoyed chatting with hosts Sara and Jennifer. We talked about considerations for special needs families who are trying to decide between a Disney cruise and a trip to...
by Rose Reif | Sep 7, 2016 | Counseling for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Mental Wellness and Disability
When I introduce myself as a therapist who helps people with I/DD, most people think that I offer ABA therapy. They are often surprised to hear that I usually use CBT in my therapy sessions with clients with intellectual disabilities. ABA versus CBT for people with...
by Rose Reif | Jun 15, 2016 | Counseling for special needs parents, Mental Wellness and Disability
Last week, I was included as one of the four top finalists in the Indy Week’s Best Therapist in the Triangle. A huge thank you to everyone who voted for me! So, fair warning that it’s probably over-confidence in the wake of that recognition that’s given me the guts to...
by Rose Reif | May 4, 2016 | Counseling for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Mental Wellness and Disability
What changes between high school and college for students with disabilities? The supports they get. Over 90% of high school students with disabilities receive specialized supports and accommodations in the classroom. Yet only 17% of college students who identify as...