What’s the Most Important Skill for College Students with Disabilities to Have?
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...
Sleep Hygiene and Disabilities: Five Sneaky Reasons that People with Disabilities Can’t Get a Good Night’s Sleep
A ‘good night’s sleep’ doesn’t look the same for everyone In this post, I’ll point out some reasons that people with disabilities might not be getting a good night’s sleep. I’ll also discuss sleep hygiene and disabilities. Sleep...
Progressive Muscle Relaxation: A Terrific Relaxation Technique for People with Disabilities
What is progressive muscle relaxation? Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a simple technique aimed at achieving relaxation and reducing anxiety and physical pain. It is low risk, easy to learn, and can be self-led at home or almost anywhere! It’s a great relaxation...
How to Talk to Someone with an Intellectual Disability about Death, Even if You aren’t Sure You Should
Myths about people with Intellectual Disabilities and talking about death There are some common myths that cause many parents and caregivers to question whether they should talk to someone with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) about death: They won’t understand (the...
How to Use a Coping Skills Kit
What is a Coping Skills Kit?A Coping Skills Kit is just a collection of items that are calming to you in times of distress. I often suggest a Kit for my counseling clients who have Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities who are also struggling with anxiety.What...About the Mental Wellness + Disability Blog
Hi, I’m Rose Reif!
I offer counseling to disabled and neurodivergent people and their family members in my Cary, NC office.
Here on the Mental Wellness + Disability blog, I write posts intended to offer resources, useful strategies, and support to disabled and neurodivergent people and the people who love them.
