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Coping with Life Changes as Vision Declines
WellnessFor individuals who have been living with vision loss for some time, the journey often involves periods of adjustment. These moments can be deeply emotional, symbolizing a loss of independence or identity.
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Living With Usher Syndrome: Practicing, Prioritizing, and Protecting Your Mental Health
Living and Thriving WellnessIn this deeply personal reflection, Rebecca Alexander, LCSW-R, MPH, RYT, shares the emotional journey of living with Usher syndrome—not as a single moment of diagnosis, but as an ongoing evolution of identity, loss, and resilience. Drawing from her experience as a psychotherapist, she offers powerful insights and coping tools for navigating grief, preserving connection, and embracing the full complexity of the human experience.
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Navigating Mental Health Challenges in the Blind and Low Vision Community
Living and Thriving WellnessFor individuals living with blindness or low vision, each day can bring unique challenges—from navigating the physical world to managing the emotional toll of vision changes.
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Coping with a Vision Loss Diagnosis
Living and Thriving WellnessNewly-diagnosed patients frequently struggle with grief and depression, similar to losing a loved one. When managed using healthy coping methods and strategies, this is a natural and normal response to vision loss.
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