How to Know if Someone is a Real Friend. A Quiz for Teens and Adults with IDD.
In my counseling practice, I offer mental health counseling for teens and adults with IDD. Many of my clients who have Down syndrome, Cerebral palsy, and other disabilities have lots of meaningful friendships in their lives. But sometimes, they ask “how can I...
Quiz: Should I Get a Service Animal for My Special Needs Child?
Many of my counseling clients who have children with disabilities wonder “Should I get a service animal for my special needs child?” To help my clients (and you!) to navigate this question, I’ve created this quiz. Because a service animal doesn’t just need to help...
Four Things That Shouldn’t Determine Your Self-Worth as a Special Needs Parent
How do you determine your self-worth as a special needs parent? Self-worth is a concept central to our humanity. Our sense of self-worth, how we think and feel about ourselves, influences how we treat ourselves. When we feel good about who we are, we are more likely...
3 Things to Do When You Fear that Your Disabled Loved One is Suicidal
If you are a caregiver for a loved one who has become disabled, you may have at times worried that they have thought of ending their life. It’s understandable that you might have this fear. Depression rates are significantly higher among people who have acquired a...
Three Essential Mental Health Must-Do’s for Special Needs Parents Battling Coronavirus Stress
If your child has disabilities, you may be feeling especially overwhelmed by the new realities brought on by the Coronavirus. Your child is simply demanding more of you in light of the changes and uncertainty. If you’re like my counseling clients who are special needs...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.
