3 Risks of Not Talking to Your Counselor about Your Special Needs Parenting Struggles
Last weekend I was in the picturesque mountain town of Montreat, NC at the Happy Mama retreat. I spoke with the special needs moms who attended about things that moms of kids with disabilities do that feel good, but that might be draining them of joy and energy. I...
How to Cope when No One Calls or Visits Your Disabled Spouse
When I meet with counseling clients who are caring for a disabled family member, they often say that no one calls or visits their partner. This leaves both the caregiver and their disabled partner feeling shocked and sad. If you’re a caregiver, maybe you have felt...
Trying to Find a Therapist for Autistic Adults? Ask these 3 Questions to be Sure They Won’t Shame You for Being on the Spectrum.
If you’re Autistic and are considering meeting with a therapist, you might have some worries.And I understand why.I’m a mental health counselor who works with adults on the spectrum. I have heard horror stories from some of my clients who have tried therapy in the...
3 Must-Do’s to Save Your Marriage After Stroke
If your partner has had a stroke, you may be feeling lost in your marriage. It can feel like you’ve shifted into the role of nurse, or even parent, to this person who used to be your equal. You may wonder if they’ll ever really be your partner again. Of course, you...
Anxiety, Autism, and Alcohol: Finding Sobriety on the Spectrum
A cursory glance at the research on Autism and alcohol abuse would tell you that Autistic people don’t struggle with alcohol abuse. Articles like this one report that people diagnosed with Autism use alcohol less than neurotypical people do. The article also outlines...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.
