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9 Ways to Choose Love by Willie Greene ( @wetheurban) in ASL
To choose self-love is to choose power. To choose healing is to choose resistance. Self-love is more than self-care—it is reclaiming your worth, setting boundaries, and honoring yourself unapologetically. Inspired by @wetheurban’s ‘9 Ways to Choose Love,’ this video is a reminder that choosing yourself is an act of strength, especially in a world that tells you otherwise. Save this for when you need the reminder. Comment below: Which way are you choosing self-love today? #selfloveisresistance #healingispower #kissfisttourney #blackhistorymonth #9waystochooselove #radicalselflove”* Transcript: [Opening Scene] “To choose self-love is to choose yourself in a world that tells you not to. Self-love is not just about self-care—it’s about reclaiming your worth, your time, and your energy. It is resistance.” “Inspired by 9 Ways to Choose Love by @wetheurban, here’s how choosing love can be an act of self-love and empowerment.” 1. Own Your Weird “Choosing self-love means choosing to be fully yourself. Embrace your quirks. Your authenticity is your superpower.” 2. Tell Fear to Take Several Seats “Fear will always be there, whispering doubts. But self-love means choosing courage over comfort, knowing you are capable.” 3. Read the Room “Not every space is meant for you. Protect your energy. Self-love means choosing environments where you feel valued.” 4. Focus on the Present “Healing isn’t about erasing the past—it’s about learning from it and staying present in your journey.” 5. Romanticize Reality, Not Fantasy “Self-love isn’t about waiting for the perfect life—it’s about loving the one you have now. Joy is found in the smallest moments.” 6. Delete the Ex-Files “Letting go is an act of love. For yourself. Release what no longer serves you—physically, emotionally, digitally.” 7. Let Go of ‘Winning’ Arguments “Love is not about being right. It’s about being free. Self-love teaches you to choose peace over pride.” 8. Practice Loving Yourself “How you treat yourself sets the standard for how the world treats you. Self-love is a daily practice, not a destination.” 9. Take Off the Armor “Being guarded might feel safe, but it can also keep you isolated. Self-love is allowing yourself to be seen, as you are.” [Closing Scene] “To choose self-love is to choose healing. To choose love is to choose resistance. You are worthy of love—especially from yourself.” “Inspired by 9 Ways to Choose Love by @wetheurban.”
DeafLEAD
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Rachel's Story
Meet Rachel Ebner, our Victim Advocate in her second year and already making waves! “I’ll never forget the moment it clicked: watching two Deaf professionals support survivors with such strength and care. Right then I knew DeafLEAD was home.” As someone who has lived language deprivation, Rachel understands how life-changing real communication access can be. At DeafLEAD she’s found more than a job—she’s found community, culture, and healing. From leading ASL workshops for service providers to creating content that breaks down barriers, she’s helping survivors feel seen, safe, and connected every single day. These are the stories that spark hope: real comebacks where fear turns into confidence, where isolation becomes belonging, and where our Deaf community shows we’re stronger together. This is the heart of DeafLEAD’s 30-year legacy. Join us in celebrating Rachel and the thousands of lives we’ve touched. Your support keeps this work going strong. Donate today—even $1 or $5 helps: https://lnkd.in/gsQ49wRN Happy 30th Anniversary, DeafLEAD! Here’s to the past we honor, the present we celebrate, and the brighter future we’re building together. 💜
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Today is Purple Thursday! Show support for survivors & raising awareness for DVAM. 💜
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When Survivors Come to DeafLEAD
"Through DeafLEAD, they found safety, communication access, and support. I watched fear turn into confidence and isolation into connection with the community." That's the transformative power at the heart of DeafLEAD: a purpose, a family, a lifelong commitment where no one walks alone. For 30 years, we've stood beside thousands of survivors, including 3,000 in 2024 alone, honoring their strength and ensuring they're truly seen. Being part of this legacy hasn't just changed their lives. It's shaped ours as advocates, reminding us that real strength blooms from lifting others up. ✨ Watch Beatrice's story in our latest video, and join us in amplifying these voices of resilience. As we mark this anniversary, we invite you to support our ongoing mission. Donate here: bit.ly/DeafLEAD30 💜
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DeafLEAD with The Daily Blend
Our Development Manager, Wende Wagner, sat down with A.C. at The Daily Blend to dive deep into what DeafLEAD is all about and why it's a game-changer for the Deaf community. From empowerment to essential support, we spilled it all! 👉 Join our FREE ASL Beginner Classes, sponsored by @hawthorn_bank! Perfect for newcomers. Sign up here: bit.ly/ASLClassDeafLEAD. 👉 Donate today to fuel DeafLEAD’s 24/7 crisis services, including the Deaf Crisis Line & 988 Videophone at bit.ly/DeafLEAD30. 💜
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988 & CAPS
New semester, new start 💫 If stress, anxiety, or tough moments come up—support is here. 💜 CAPS = on-campus counseling & crisis support 💜 DeafLEAD = crisis support & 988 VP/Text/Chat Two supports. One goal: your mental health. 💜 #Gallaudet #DeafLEAD #CAPS #988Lifeline #MentalHealthMatters #DeafCommunity #YouAreNotAlone #StudentSupport #EndTheStigma The video opens on a purple-to-blue gradient background with teal and gold accents. Text reads: “Two Supports, One Goal: Your Mental Health,” with DeafLEAD and Gallaudet CAPS logos shown below. It transitions to two individuals standing in front of a light wall, one in a black shirt with a necklace, the other in a purple Gallaudet shirt, with both DeafLEAD and CAPS logos in the corners. The next scene shows a white background split by a vertical line: DeafLEAD’s logo and website on the left, and Gallaudet CAPS logo with email on the right. The video ends on plain white backgrounds, first with the DeafLEAD logo and the words “You Are Not Alone,” then with the Gallaudet CAPS logo and the message “You Matter.”
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM)
If you notice control, manipulation, or fear in your relationship—you don’t have to wait until it gets worse. You deserve safety. You deserve support. You are not alone. 24/7/365 help: Deaf Crisis Line & 988 Lifeline. #DVAM2025 #DeafLEAD #YourLifeMatters #EndDV #DeafCrisisLine #988Lifeline #SupportIsHere #YouAreNotAlone
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Your Health Your Mental Health Call 988 DeafHealth x DeafLEAD x ASLNOW
Your health matters. Your mental health matters. 💜 Living with chronic pain, illness, or healthcare barriers? It's a heavy load that impacts your body, heart, and mind. But remember: you're not meant to carry it alone. We're here for you: DeafHealth fights for the accessible care you deserve. DeafLEAD walks beside you on your mental health journey, including 988 VP for 24/7 crisis support in ASL—direct, private, and free. ASL Now delivers resources entirely in ASL. ✨ You are seen. You are supported. You are never alone.✨
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Senior Citizen Day x 988 Campaign Tie
Aug 21, was National Senior Citizens Day. It's a perfect time to honor our elders and address the unique challenges they face, like loneliness, grief, depression, health issues, memory loss, or distance from family. According to the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging, 33% of older adults aged 50-80 reported feeling lonely some of the time or often in 2024. Many Deaf seniors hesitate to seek help, but it's okay to reach out. Mental health matters for all of us! That's why DSA partners with DeafLEAD to ensure no senior citizens are left alone. If you're in crisis or in emotional distress, 988 is here: free, private, 24/7 support via text, chat, or ASL-fluent videophone counselors. We have the 988 videophone available for accessible crisis support. You're never too old for help. You matter and deserve it! Know someone who needs support? Share this. Need to talk? Call 988. We're here for you. 💜 #988Day #988Videophone #DeafLEAD #DeafSeniors #DeafSeniorsofAmerica
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My Deaf Therapy
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Nervous About Therapy? Watch This Roleplay for a Closer Look
Welcome to this roleplay demonstration from My Deaf Therapy! In this video, two therapists act out a simulated therapy session to give you a glimpse of what to expect during your first therapy appointment. One therapist plays the role of the client, while the other demonstrates the role of the therapist. This educational video is designed to help you understand the key elements of a therapy session, including building trust, setting expectations, and ensuring confidentiality. Whether you're considering therapy for the first time or just curious about the process, this roleplay offers a clear and supportive view of what therapy can look like. The conversation also covers essential topics such as what to expect from sessions, how to create a safe space, and what confidentiality means in a therapeutic context. At My Deaf Therapy, we are dedicated to offering accessible, compassionate support to the Deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) community. Therapy is a place for you to feel heard, understood, and empowered as you navigate personal challenges. Thank you for joining us! If you have any questions about therapy or the process, feel free to reach out. And remember—it's okay to feel nervous, and you're never alone on your journey. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more content focused on mental health and therapy in the DHH community! Disclaimer: The content provided in this video is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified mental health professional before beginning any new program or therapy. Some individuals may experience unexpected mental health symptoms, and it’s important to assess the applicability of any recommendations in consultation with your healthcare provider. Any decisions made based on the information shared in this video are at your own discretion. Your mental health and well-being are important, and professional guidance should be sought when needed. Video ID: A video with two side-by-side screens, each showing a person. On the left screen is a woman wearing a long-sleeved, green sweater, seated in front of a khaki colored wall. On the right screen is a woman wearing a black 3/4 sleeved shirt seated in front of a folding wooden partition with horizontal slats in each panel. In the top left corner, the text reads “My Deaf Therapy.” In the bottom right corner is the MDT logo.
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What is Therapy?
What is Therapy? A Conversation Between a Therapist and a Curious Mind In this informative video, two counselors from My Deaf Therapy come together for a conversation that explores what therapy is all about. One plays the role of a therapist, while the other, a non-therapist, asks common questions about therapy out of curiosity. If you've ever wondered what therapy involves, who can benefit from it, or how it can help, this video provides clear and approachable answers. The counselor playing the therapist addresses essential questions such as: • What exactly is therapy? • Who can therapy help? • What happens during a therapy session, and is what I share confidential? • How can therapy support emotional and mental well-being? • Is therapy only for those with diagnosed mental health issues, or can anyone benefit from it? Through this dialogue, the video highlights the many ways therapy can improve lives, offering reassurance and practical insights for anyone considering therapy or wanting to learn more. Whether you're new to therapy or simply curious, this conversation provides an easy-to-understand overview of the process. Disclaimer: The content provided in this video is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified mental health professional before beginning any new program or therapy. Some individuals may experience unexpected mental health symptoms, and it’s important to assess the applicability of any recommendations in consultation with your healthcare provider. Any decisions made based on the information shared in this video are at your own discretion. Your mental health and well-being are important, and professional guidance should be sought when needed. Video ID: A video with two side-by-side screens, each showing a person. On the left screen is a woman wearing a dark-colored shirt, seated in front of a wall with photo frames in the background. On the right screen is a woman wearing a dark-colored shirt seated in front of a bookshelf. In the top left corner, the text reads “My Deaf Therapy.” In the bottom right corner is the MDT logo, which is an illustration of a person signing “therapy.” Link to transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eTyFeee4XMXxZvgh0qau5blgcZpdWyIZh9GnQoi2Id8/edit?usp=sharing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ©️ All rights reserved by My Deaf Therapy. #mydeaftherapy #therapyinASL #whatistherapy #asl #signedbystories #deaftherapy #deafcounseling #deaf #deaftherapist #deafcommunity #deafvlogs #ASLTherapy #ASLTherapist #deafwellness #confidential #signingtherapy #counselinginASL
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Mindfulness and Meditation: Alternate Nostril Breathing in ASL
Alternate nostril breathing, also known as Nadi Shodhana or Anulom Vilom, is a pranayama (breathing) yoga technique involving breathing through one nostril at a time while closing the other nostril with your fingers. This practice offers a variety of benefits for physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It is shown to balance the nervous system, reduce stress and anxiety, reduce insomnia, and more. We're excited to share a new series of American Sign Language (ASL) videos on mindfulness and meditation from My Deaf Therapy. These guided practices can be powerful tools for healing and self-awareness. Be sure to subscribe to stay up-to-date on our latest posts! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Before starting any physical or mental exercise program, My Deaf Therapy recommends you to consult your primary care provider or mental health professional. Some people may unexpectedly experience mental health symptoms. The information and guidance provided on this platform is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any decisions you make based on the content here are at your own risk. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ©️ All rights reserved by My Deaf Therapy. #mydeaftherapy #alternatenostrilbreathing #breathingexercises #asl #signedbystories #deaftherapy #deafcounseling #deaf #deaftherapist #deafcommunity #deafvlogs #mindfulness #meditation #mindfulnessinASL #meditationinASL #ASLmindfulness #ASLmeditation #calm #zen #ASLTherapy #ASLTherapist #deafwellness
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A-B-C (Alphabet) Exploration Mindfulness Activity in ASL
The Alphabet Exploration (ABC) Mindfulness Activity is a popular and simple way to quickly bring your attention to the present and learn self-awareness skills. We hope you find this to be a fairly easy practice to learn. Once you get the hang of it, we encourage you to practice being grounded. With ongoing distractions from media, electronics, and demands on our time, it's easy to lose sight of ourselves and our present being. This ABC Exploration Mindfulness activity helps you learn to take a pause and notice your body's sensations. You are guided through a straightforward exercise in acknowledging your present surroundings. This halting of chaos allows you to pause and notice your body's sensations. This is a way to ground ourselves and be present. With this self-awareness, we can better decide next steps in caring for our mental well-being. This activity is particularly useful in shifting your focus from distractions, that may be created by your mind or coming from your physical surroundings, to listening in and being self-aware. This is an important step to in listening in to ourselves and then choosing how we wish to act next to care for our needs. We hope you find this activity helpful with prioritizing your self-care needs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - We are pleased to bring to you a series of videos created by My Deaf Therapy! This video is part of our new collection of Mindfulness and Meditation activities in American Sign Language (ASL). We know how powerful mindfulness and meditation activities are for healing ourselves and becoming more self-aware. Don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on new posts! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - My Deaf Therapy recommends that you consult with a mental health professional regarding the applicability of any recommendations before beginning any program. Some individuals may experience unexpected mental health symptoms. The content and guidance information shared on this platform is meant for informational purposes only, and not to replace professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any decisions made based on the information shared here are at your own discretion. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ©️ All rights reserved by My Deaf Therapy. #mydeaftherapy #abcexploration #breathingexercises #asl #signedbystories #deaftherapy #deafcounseling #deaf #deaftherapist #deafcommunity #deafvlogs #mindfulness #meditation #mindfulnessinASL #meditationinASL #ASLmindfulness #ASLmeditation #calm #zen #ASLTherapy #ASLTherapist #deafwellness
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Meditation and Mindfulness: 4-7-8 Exercise in ASL
The 4-7-8 breathing technique, developed by Dr. Andrew Weil, is a simple yet highly effective method for promoting relaxation and managing stress, panic, and anxiety. This technique also helps reduce stress, improve sleep, enhance emotional regulation, and balance the nervous system. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - We're excited to share a new series of American Sign Language (ASL) videos on mindfulness and meditation from My Deaf Therapy. These guided practices can be powerful tools for healing and self-awareness. Be sure to subscribe to stay up-to-date on our latest posts! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Before starting any physical or mental exercise program, My Deaf Therapy recommends you to consult your primary care provider or mental health professional. Some people may unexpectedly experience mental health symptoms. The information and guidance provided on this platform is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any decisions you make based on the content here are at your own risk. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ©️ All rights reserved by My Deaf Therapy. #mydeaftherapy #478breathing #breathing #asl #signedbystories #deaftherapy #deafcounseling #deaf #deaftherapist #deafcommunity #deafvlogs #mindfulness #meditation #mindfulnessinASL #meditationinASL #ASLmindfulness #ASLmeditation #calm #zen #ASLTherapy #ASLTherapist #deafwellness
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Mindfulness and Meditation in ASL: Hug Yourself
The Hug Yourself is a grounding exercise to help calm and direct you into the present moment allowing you to calm and center yourself. Hugging yourself is a somatic experiencing (SE) technique that promotes self-soothing, grounding, and a sense of safety.* - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - We are pleased to bring to you a series of videos created by My Deaf Therapy! This video is part of our new collection of Mindfulness and Meditation activities in American Sign Language (ASL). We know how powerful mindfulness and meditation activities are for healing ourselves and becoming more self-aware. Don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on new posts! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - *My Deaf Therapy recommends that you consult with a mental health professional regarding the applicability of any recommendations before beginning any program. Some individuals may experience unexpected mental health symptoms. The content and guidance information shared on this platform is meant for informational purposes only, and not to replace professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any decisions made based on the information shared here are at your own discretion. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ©️ All rights reserved by My Deaf Therapy. #mydeaftherapy #hug #hugyourself #deafwellness #asl #signedbystories #deaftherapy #deafcounseling #deaf #deaftherapist #deafcommunity #deafvlogs #mindfulness #meditation #mindfulnessinASL #meditationinASL #ASLmindfulness #ASLmeditation #calm #zen #ASLTherapy #ASLTherapist
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Mindfulness and Meditation in ASL: Candle Breathing Exercise for Kids (and adults!)
The Candle Breathing Exercise is a wonderful technique for kids and adults alike to practice mindfulness and deep breathing.* - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - We are pleased to bring to you a series of videos created by My Deaf Therapy! This video is part of our new collection of Mindfulness and Meditation activities in American Sign Language (ASL). We know how powerful mindfulness and meditation activities are for healing ourselves and becoming more self-aware. Don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on new posts! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - *My Deaf Therapy recommends that you consult with your primary care provider or mental health professional regarding the applicability of any recommendations before beginning any physical or mental exercise program. Some individuals may experience unexpected mental health symptoms. The content and guidance information shared on this platform is meant for informational purposes only, and not to replace professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any decisions made based on the information shared here are at your own discretion. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ©️ All rights reserved by My Deaf Therapy. #mydeaftherapy #candles #candlebreathing #asl #signedbystories #deaftherapy #deafvlogs #deaf #deaftherapist #deafcounseling #deafcommunity #mindfulness #meditation #mindfulnessinASL #meditationinASL #ASLmindfulness #ASLmeditation #calm #zen #ASLTherapy #ASLTherapist #deafwellness
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Box Breathing: Mindfulness and Meditation in ASL Exercise
Box breathing AKA square breathing is a simple but powerful breathing technique known to have both physical and mental health benefits. We provide you with this breathing exercise to help reduce stress levels, manage anxiety, improve focus and concentration, and induce relaxation. We hope this breathing technique proves helpful in calming and centering. Research has shown that effective breathing techniques may help lower blood pressure for some. There are so many benefits to mindfulness practices.* - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - We are pleased to bring to you a series of videos created by My Deaf Therapy! This video is part of our new collection of Mindfulness and Meditation activities in American Sign Language (ASL). We know how powerful mindfulness and meditation activities are for healing ourselves and becoming more self-aware. Don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on new posts! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - *My Deaf Therapy recommends that you consult with your primary care provider or mental health therapist regarding the applicability of any recommendations before beginning any physical or mental exercise program. Some individuals may experience unexpected mental health symptoms. The content and guidance information shared on this platform is meant for informational purposes only, and not to replace professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any decisions made based on the information shared here are at your own discretion. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ©️ All rights reserved by My Deaf Therapy. #mydeaftherapy #boxbreathing #deaftherapy #asl #signedbystories #deafsignlanguage #deafcounseling #deaf #deaftherapist #deafcommunity #deafvlogs #mindfulness #meditation #mindfulnessinASL #meditationinASL #ASLmindfulness #ASLmeditation #calm #zen #ASLTherapy #ASLTherapist #deafwellness
National Deaf Therapy
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Marci Volkman
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Christina Burke
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Tempest Cooper
Transcript: Hello, Beautiful people. My name is Tempest Cooper, and I was born in Raleigh, North Carolina. On my father's side, I am Jamaican. I earned my Master's degree from Gallaudet University. I have been working in the mental health field for about 10 years, and I have held my ACSW for 2.5 years. I am close to completing my certification to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Some of the therapeutic approaches I use include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Play Therapy, Role-Playing, and other varied techniques. I am passionate about empowering the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, and I want to normalize the idea that seeing a therapist is okay. There is nothing wrong with seeking help. It does not mean you are "crazy." Let’s work to remove that stigma. Your mental health is our top priority. Self-care is important, and I am committed to helping individuals develop and maintain their well-being. It brings me great joy to see my clients accomplish their goals and dreams. Thank you for watching!
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Malage LeBlanc
Transcript: Hi, my name is Malage LeBlanc, and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I was born and raised in the Bay Area in Northern California. I graduated with an MSW in California and hold an ASW license. My work experience has been primarily interpersonal and interactive from various positions in different fields. I have been working in community mental health for almost four years, supporting a variety of clients. I specialize in using CBT to assist clients dealing with depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Developing a positive rapport is an essential part of therapy because it helps clients feel safe and free from judgment. Coming to therapy can be challenging, but it is a powerful tool for healing and self-exploration. Together, we can navigate the areas you want to work on and help you move toward your goals. I am here to support you every step of the way.
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Jaemi Hagen
Transcript: Hello, my name is Jaemi Hagen. My pronouns are he/him/his. I am a licensed Social Worker, Associate Social Worker (ASW) in California. I have worked with people of various different backgrounds, different ages, and experiences. Primarily, I focus on working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and those who are adopted or have been in foster care. Currently, I am a full-time medical Social Worker, and previously I worked in foster care and child welfare. If we work together, I encourage you to find your own inspiration and motivation as you go through life and figure out what you are passionate about. How to address challenges and barriers that arise and to find solutions. Nice to meet you and I look forward to working with you.
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Meet Your Therapist: Jamie Chapin
I am Jamie and I identify as a Deaf white cisgender female. I use the pronouns she/hers. I also identify as a pansexual queer. As I reflect on my journey as a therapist, working with various people and at various places I’ve come to realize that I’ve evolved throughout time. I acknowledge I am a non-traditional therapist and my focus is on each and every individual, their unique journey and providing support in understanding who they are. I believe that we are multi-dimensional human beings and that we are also a lot like nature. While supporting you on your journey alongside, I am not here to tell you what I think, tell you what you should do, nor to fix you. I am here to support you in finding your voice, understanding of your inner world and to find your authenitc Self. I value the mind, body and spirit as it is interconnected. It also helps us explore our parts that come up that feel they need to take control for us. This is where we can figure out how to find our authentic Self and allow that to take lead and then our parts will follow once they acknowledge they trust us to take charge. I am honored to be able to provide support throughout your journey and cheering you alongside every step of the way until you reach the feeling of home. I am also honored to be part of your space providing safety and healing as it starts to feel right for you while celebrating that with you. I look forward to connecting with you.
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Grew up with Alcoholic Parents or Caregivers?
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A white woman with shoulder length brown hair is wearing a black 3/4-length sleeve shirt with white and gold dots. She is standing in front of a brown background and signing in ASL. Do you identify as an adult child of an alcoholic (ACOA)? Here are some common behavior traits if you have one or more parent in your home who is an alcoholic: 1- You struggle with alcohol. 2- Solving conflicts or fights in your relationships (both romantic and friendships) feels tough. You may show anxiety or avoidant behaviors. For example, you avoid conflict by brushing it under the rug. This stems from your relationship with an alcoholic parent, you avoid angering that parent. 3- You constantly feel guilty. As a child, you may feel guilty and if you misbehave, it’ll lead to consequences and your parent will drink. 4 - You find it difficult to trust other people. With an alcoholic parent, you were most likely self-reliant, this affects your relationships as an adult because it was ingrained to not trust people to support you. 5- You feel different from other people because of your dysfunctional family. Oftentimes children of an alcoholic parent feel like they are hiding a secret and don’t invite their friends to their home out of shame. If you know of a loved one who identifies with the 5 traits, it’s important to show compassion, be willing to listen, have patience, and reassure your loved one’s value to you. Also, “fixing” is not your responsibility, be compassionate but also encourage your loved one to seek treatment. https://www.sardiprogram.com/dodameetings/
DEAF COUNSELING CENTER
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Sexual Violence: Facts
Know the facts about sexual violence. It’s happens every single minute of the day, and for children, it happens every 9 minutes. Thank you to Deaf Counseling Center therapist, Sheli, for sharing the real numbers related to sexual violence. #sexualassault #sexualviolence TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COUNSELING AND THERAPY SERVICES: https://www.deafcounseling.com Est. 2001. Deaf Women Owned. Over 25 years in business. 35+ years of Experience. Deaf Counseling Center provides both online (videophone, web-based, online, and virtual, e-therapy, telemental health) and in-office therapy to Deaf clients on a national basis. Board-certified Telemental Health (BC-TMH). HIPAA Compliant. 100% Private. Inbox us for more information. ______________________ . . . . . . Start today! www.deafcounseling.com @deafcounseling #deafcounseling . . . . Disclaimer: This space is for education and reflection, not a replacement for therapy or professional care. You may want to consider diagnosis and treatment of your symptoms with a licensed professional counselor. Feel free to contact us to be connected to one of our therapists. NOTE: We use the word “Deaf” as an INCLUSIVE term for all Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, DeafPlus, late-deafened, oral Deaf, ASL users, CI users, and other identities. We provide Deaf therapy led by fully licensed Deaf therapists, psychologists, counselors, and social workers with more than 35+ years of experience serving the Deaf community. Our practice offers ASL therapy and online therapy for Deaf people, reaching clients on a national level and serving as a trusted resource hub for culturally grounded, multicultural, and inclusive mental health care. Many people begin their search with phrases like finding my best Deaf therapist, my ASL therapy, an award winning provider or a top-notch psychologist who understands Deaf mental health. Our experienced team is committed to honoring your language, identity, and lived experience. © 2026 Deaf Counseling Center. All rights reserved. You must credit Deaf Counseling Center when sharing or using this content.
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Making a Fresh Start: Quitting Marijuana
Today is as good a day as any to start taking care of yourself. Make a choice to put yourself first. You’ll be glad you did. You CAN do it. We are rooting for you. Thank you, @ohthatsoherr, for sharing your empowering story and shining the light. #quitweed #quitmarijuana TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COUNSELING AND THERAPY SERVICES: https://www.deafcounseling.com Est. 2001. Deaf Women Owned. Over 25 years in business. 35+ years of Experience. Deaf Counseling Center provides both online (videophone, web-based, online, and virtual, e-therapy, telemental health) and in-office therapy to Deaf clients on a national basis. Board-certified Telemental Health (BC-TMH). HIPAA Compliant. 100% Private. Inbox us for more information. ______________________ . . . . . . Start today! www.deafcounseling.com @deafcounseling #deafcounseling . . . . Disclaimer: This space is for education and reflection, not a replacement for therapy or professional care. You may want to consider diagnosis and treatment of your symptoms with a licensed professional counselor. Feel free to contact us to be connected to one of our therapists. NOTE: We use the word “Deaf” as an INCLUSIVE term for all Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, DeafPlus, late-deafened, oral Deaf, ASL users, CI users, and other identities. We provide Deaf therapy led by fully licensed Deaf therapists, psychologists, counselors, and social workers with more than 35+ years of experience serving the Deaf community. Our practice offers ASL therapy and online therapy for Deaf people, reaching clients on a national level and serving as a trusted resource hub for culturally grounded, multicultural, and inclusive mental health care. Many people begin their search with phrases like finding my best Deaf therapist, my ASL therapy, an award winning provider or a top-notch psychologist who understands Deaf mental health. Our experienced team is committed to honoring your language, identity, and lived experience. © 2026 Deaf Counseling Center. All rights reserved. You must credit Deaf Counseling Center when sharing or using this content.
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Interracial Marriage
Interracial marriages make up around 11% of marriages in the US today. It wasn’t too long ago when they were considered illegal. Let’s take a moment to appreciate Loving Day, which commemorates the Supreme Court’s 1967 decision legalizing interracial marriage. Change CAN happen. Thank you, Matt and Natasha, for sharing your story. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COUNSELING AND THERAPY SERVICES: https://www.deafcounseling.com Est. 2001. Deaf Women Owned. Over 25 years in business. 35+ years of Experience. Deaf Counseling Center provides both online (videophone, web-based, online, and virtual, e-therapy, telemental health) and in-office therapy to Deaf clients on a national basis. Board-certified Telemental Health (BC-TMH). HIPAA Compliant. 100% Private. Inbox us for more information. ______________________ . . . . . . Start today! www.deafcounseling.com @deafcounseling #deafcounseling . . . . Disclaimer: This space is for education and reflection, not a replacement for therapy or professional care. You may want to consider diagnosis and treatment of your symptoms with a licensed professional counselor. Feel free to contact us to be connected to one of our therapists. NOTE: We use the word “Deaf” as an INCLUSIVE term for all Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, DeafPlus, late-deafened, oral Deaf, ASL users, CI users, and other identities. We provide Deaf therapy led by fully licensed Deaf therapists, psychologists, counselors, and social workers with more than 35+ years of experience serving the Deaf community. Our practice offers ASL therapy and online therapy for Deaf people, reaching clients on a national level and serving as a trusted resource hub for culturally grounded, multicultural, and inclusive mental health care. © 2026 Deaf Counseling Center. All rights reserved. You must credit Deaf Counseling Center when sharing or using this content.
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MeToo: Sheli’s Story
With the Epstein Files in the headlines, we are sharing this MeToo video from Deaf Counseling Center therapist, Sheli. This is a reminder that bullying and sexual assault can happen to anyone, in any type of circumstance, and that even those who are not direct victims are harmed, too. #epsteinfiles #metoo TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COUNSELING AND THERAPY SERVICES: https://www.deafcounseling.com Est. 2001. Deaf Women Owned. Over 25 years in business. 35+ years of Experience. Deaf Counseling Center provides both online (videophone, web-based, online, and virtual, e-therapy, telemental health) and in-office therapy to Deaf clients on a national basis. Board-certified Telemental Health (BC-TMH). HIPAA Compliant. 100% Private. Inbox us for more information. ______________________ . . . . . . Start today! www.deafcounseling.com @deafcounseling #deafcounseling . . . . Disclaimer: This space is for education and reflection, not a replacement for therapy or professional care. You may want to consider diagnosis and treatment of your symptoms with a licensed professional counselor. Feel free to contact us to be connected to one of our therapists. NOTE: We use the word “Deaf” as an INCLUSIVE term for all Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, DeafPlus, late-deafened, oral Deaf, ASL users, CI users, and other identities. We provide Deaf therapy led by fully licensed Deaf therapists, psychologists, counselors, and social workers with more than 35+ years of experience serving the Deaf community. Our practice offers ASL therapy and online therapy for Deaf people, reaching clients on a national level and serving as a trusted resource hub for culturally grounded, multicultural, and inclusive mental health care. © 2026 Deaf Counseling Center. All rights reserved. You must credit Deaf Counseling Center when sharing or using this content.
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If You Are Scrolling Fast, This is for You: Breathe
When the world is busy and your to-do list is longer than ever, it’s important to pause, spend time in nature, and remember what is most important. Thank you, Kai, for reminding us to slow down and breathe. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COUNSELING AND THERAPY SERVICES: https://www.deafcounseling.com Est. 2001. Deaf Women Owned. Over 25 years in business. 35+ years of Experience. Deaf Counseling Center provides both online (videophone, web-based, online, and virtual, e-therapy, telemental health) and in-office therapy to Deaf clients on a national basis. Board-certified Telemental Health (BC-TMH). HIPAA Compliant. 100% Private. Inbox us for more information. ______________________ . . . . . . Start today! www.deafcounseling.com @deafcounseling #deafcounseling . . . . Disclaimer: This space is for education and reflection, not a replacement for therapy or professional care. You may want to consider diagnosis and treatment of your symptoms with a licensed professional counselor. Feel free to contact us to be connected to one of our therapists. NOTE: We use the word “Deaf” as an INCLUSIVE term for all Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, DeafPlus, late-deafened, oral Deaf, ASL users, CI users, and other identities. We provide Deaf therapy led by fully licensed Deaf therapists, psychologists, counselors, and social workers with more than 35+ years of experience serving the Deaf community. Our practice offers ASL therapy and online therapy for Deaf people, reaching clients on a national level and serving as a trusted resource hub for culturally grounded, multicultural, and inclusive mental health care. Many people begin their search with phrases like finding my best Deaf therapist, my ASL therapy, an award winning provider or a top-notch psychologist who understands Deaf mental health. Our experienced team is committed to honoring your language, identity, and lived experience. © 2026 Deaf Counseling Center. All rights reserved. You must credit Deaf Counseling Center when sharing or using this content.
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What Miscarriage Really Feels Like
Around 10-20% (likely more) of known pregnancies end in miscarriage, or the loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks. #Miscarriages can be a lonely experience, triggering grief, anger, guilt, sadness, depression, and so on. Thank you, @sammyjoyseed, for sharing what you went through during and after your miscarriage, and for “normalizing” and all too common experience. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COUNSELING AND THERAPY SERVICES: https://www.deafcounseling.com Est. 2001. Deaf Women Owned. Over 25 years in business. 35+ years of Experience. Deaf Counseling Center provides both online (videophone, web-based, online, and virtual, e-therapy, telemental health) and in-office therapy to Deaf clients on a national basis. Board-certified Telemental Health (BC-TMH). HIPAA Compliant. 100% Private. Inbox us for more information. ______________________ . . Start today! www.deafcounseling.com @deafcounseling #deafcounseling . . Disclaimer: This space is for education and reflection, not a replacement for therapy or professional care. You may want to consider diagnosis and treatment of your symptoms with a licensed professional counselor. Feel free to contact us to be connected to one of our therapists. NOTE: We use the word “Deaf” as an INCLUSIVE term for all Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, DeafPlus, late-deafened, oral Deaf, ASL users, CI users, and other identities. We provide Deaf therapy led by fully licensed Deaf therapists, psychologists, counselors, and social workers with more than 35+ years of experience serving the Deaf community. Our practice offers ASL therapy and online therapy for Deaf people, reaching clients on a national level and serving as a trusted resource hub for culturally grounded, multicultural, and inclusive mental health care. Many people begin their search with phrases like finding my best Deaf therapist, my ASL therapy, an award winning provider or a top-notch psychologist who understands Deaf mental health. Our experienced team is committed to honoring your language, identity, and lived experience. © 2026 Deaf Counseling Center. All rights reserved. You must credit Deaf Counseling Center when sharing or using this content.
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Grief is Love
There is no pain so great as the memory of joy in present grief. 💔 Thank you, JLynn, for sharing your take on grief and for reminding us that grief has no timeline and no expiration date. #griefislove TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COUNSELING AND THERAPY SERVICES: https://www.deafcounseling.com Est. 2001. Deaf Women Owned. Over 25 years in business. 35+ years of Experience. Deaf Counseling Center provides both online (videophone, web-based, online, and virtual, e-therapy, telemental health) and in-office therapy to Deaf clients on a national basis. Board-certified Telemental Health (BC-TMH). HIPAA Compliant. 100% Private. Inbox us for more information. ______________________ . . Start today! www.deafcounseling.com @deafcounseling #deafcounseling . . Disclaimer: This space is for education and reflection, not a replacement for therapy or professional care. You may want to consider diagnosis and treatment of your symptoms with a licensed professional counselor. Feel free to contact us to be connected to one of our therapists. NOTE: We use the word “Deaf” as an INCLUSIVE term for all Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, DeafPlus, late-deafened, oral Deaf, ASL users, CI users, and other identities. We provide Deaf therapy led by fully licensed Deaf therapists, psychologists, counselors, and social workers with more than 35+ years of experience serving the Deaf community. Our practice offers ASL therapy and online therapy for Deaf people, reaching clients on a national level and serving as a trusted resource hub for culturally grounded, multicultural, and inclusive mental health care. Many people begin their search with phrases like finding my best Deaf therapist, my ASL therapy, an award winning provider or a top-notch psychologist who understands Deaf mental health. Our experienced team is committed to honoring your language, identity, and lived experience. © 2026 Deaf Counseling Center. All rights reserved. You must credit Deaf Counseling Center when sharing or using this content.
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How Travel Takes the Edge Off Anxiety
Did you know that anxiety is the most common mental health issue in the world? In the US, almost 20% of adults deal with clinical-level anxiety, with women reporting anxiety more than twice as often as men. It’s not surprising then, that there are endless treatment suggestions for managing anxiety, including medication, vitamins, meditation, exercise, cognitive-behavioral therapy, etc. Aubrie, thank you for sharing how traveling has impacted your anxiety in a positive way. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COUNSELING AND THERAPY SERVICES: https://www.deafcounseling.com Est. 2001. Deaf Women Owned. Over 25 years in business. 35+ years of Experience. Deaf Counseling Center provides both online (videophone, web-based, online, and virtual, e-therapy, telemental health) and in-office therapy to Deaf clients on a national basis. Board-certified Telemental Health (BC-TMH). HIPAA Compliant. 100% Private. Inbox us for more information. ______________________ . . . . . . Start today! www.deafcounseling.com @deafcounseling #deafcounseling . . . . Disclaimer: This space is for education and reflection, not a replacement for therapy or professional care. You may want to consider diagnosis and treatment of your symptoms with a licensed professional counselor. Feel free to contact us to be connected to one of our therapists. NOTE: We use the word “Deaf” as an INCLUSIVE term for all Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, DeafPlus, late-deafened, oral Deaf, ASL users, CI users, and other identities. We provide Deaf therapy led by fully licensed Deaf therapists, psychologists, counselors, and social workers with more than 35+ years of experience serving the Deaf community. Our practice offers ASL therapy and online therapy for Deaf people, reaching clients on a national level and serving as a trusted resource hub for culturally grounded, multicultural, and inclusive mental health care. Our experienced team is committed to honoring your language, identity, and lived experience. © 2026 Deaf Counseling Center. All rights reserved. You must credit Deaf Counseling Center when sharing or using this content.
Summer Crider
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Announcement of our first Reading Circle for The Giving Cypress Foundation
You may remember seeing a viral video about Decolonizing Healing. And shortly after, you may have learned about a new nonprofit devoted to making healing more accessible. Now, we’re excited to announce our first official program—one that is both a fundraiser and an action in becoming better relatives. We’re gathering for a Reading Circle designed to help us unpack together, reconnect with our earth-honoring ancestors, and practice healing in relationship. We’ve been generously blessed by @hilarygiovaleauthor to proceed with this Reading Circle grounded in Becoming a Good Relative. ✨ Here’s How It Works Participants have multiple ways to support this fundraiser, based on access and capacity: 🌿 Option 1: Buy the Book Purchase Becoming a Good Relative. Proceeds support The Giving Cypress Foundation (TGCF) and broader decolonizing efforts connected to the book. 🍵 Option 2: Buy the Book + Tea Support TGCF and a BIPOC Deaf–owned herbal business with a package that includes Kindred Spirit Chai from Bouquet of Basil Herbals. 🌲 Option 3: Full Package — Book + Tea + Session Includes the book, chai, and a virtual Forest Bathing session as a relational healing practice. All options include access to the trauma-informed Reading Circle—a facilitated space centered on care, reflection, and collective meaning-making. 📖 Reading Circle Details 🗓 Sunday, January 25 ⏰ 7:00 PM EST / 5:00 PM MST 🤝 Co-Facilitators Lourdes Valenzuela & Summer Crider • Summer will open the circle with introductions and translation support • Lourdes will guide discussion questions • Lourdes will lead an Ancestor Altar activity as a grounding practice This Reading Circle is not just about reading a book. It’s about becoming better relatives—to one another, to our ancestors, to the land, and to those who come after us. Thank you for supporting TGCF and choosing care in how we gather. 🌲 🔗 https://givebutter.com/TwYdcY
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Launching The Giving Cypress Foundation!
Announcing The Giving Cypress Foundation 🌿 A Deaf- and Disabled-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit making healing in nature accessible for all. Learn more or support our mission at: https://www.thegivingcypressfoundation.org Today—on Giving Tuesday—we are excited to officially introduce The Giving Cypress Foundation (TGCF), a nature-rooted, community-centered nonprofit committed to breaking financial barriers so Deaf, DeafBlind, Disabled, senior, and veteran communities can access transformative healing experiences. TGCF provides scholarships and mini-grants that help individuals and practitioners attend nature-based retreats, holistic trainings, and community-led wellness programs across the U.S. 🌱 Why We Exist Because healing shouldn’t be a luxury. We envision a world where every person—regardless of ability, age, or background—can access spaces that reconnect body, mind, spirit, and community. 🌿 Our Governance: Leading in Circles TGCF operates through collective leadership inspired by sociocracy and Indigenous circle practices. We honor equity, shared voice, and the wisdom of natural ecosystems. In Spring 2025, we will open applications for individuals interested in joining our leadership circles. 💚 Giving Tuesday: Help Us Grow Thanks to our partner GiveButter, every donation made today can be matched, doubling your impact and helping us begin our first year with strong roots. Donate + learn more: https://www.thegivingcypressfoundation.org Together, we are Making Healing Accessible. [video description: A Biracial Black Deaf Queer Woman is signing with text next to her "Deserve equitable access". She is wearing a longsleeve black shirt and has bleached curly hair. The background is a mix of brown, burnt orange, and white.] Transcript for full video is provided on this website: www.thegivingcypressfoundation.org
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Decolonizing Healing: Honest Conversations about Colonialism and the Wellness Industry
To read the full article, check out this blog: https://www.thewildcypress.com/post/coming-together-to-heal-honest-conversations-about-colonialism-and-the-wellness-industry Voiceover & open captions: coming soon Source inspiration: conversations from Summer Crider’s original blog, Decolonizing Forest Bathing This is voluntary, heart-based work. We’re seeking support to continue—starting with our winter book club, Becoming a Good Relative. To learn more about how you can help us make healing accessible, check out our The Giving Cypress Foundation (TGCF), www.thegivingcypressfoundation.org Special Thanks to the team of translators: Lourdes Valenzuela Shana Gibbs Luisray Aguilar Rachel Boll Summer Crider Image description: The image shows four adults standing side-by-side, in front of a soft, earthy-toned background with a subtle textured pattern. At the top center, there is a decorative element featuring a small brown flower with green leaves extending outward. Below the design, white text reads: “Coming Together To Heal”. All are wearing black clothing, with one man- a dark-skinned Native American man with Native pattern jacket. Video description: Throughout the video, there’s a mix of shots featuring the signers, text overlay, graphical elements, and special transition effects visible— the visual style is plain with no other action shots, giving priority to the message delivered in ASL by the signers. The signers include a biracial African American woman with short blond curls, glasses, and a warm smile; a Native American–Mexican man with short dark hair wearing a patterned hoodie and a calm, neutral expression; a White woman with shoulder-length light brown hair, glasses, and a bright smile; and a Mexican woman with long silver-gray hair who smiles while pointing upward toward the title.
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ReCap of our Sea Turtle Immersion
Last weekend, we gathered for our Sea Turtle Immersion — a magical 4 days of slowing down, letting go of time, and rediscovering our connection to Nature, community, and ourselves. 🌿💧 ………. We played in the forest, shared stories under the trees, and even went on a forest bathing kayaking excursion with @earthkinship — feeling the rhythm of the water and the heartbeat of the Earth. 🌊✨ ……… This is just the beginning of our 6-month Nature & Forest Therapy Guide Training journey with @natureandforesttherapy. We’ll be going virtual for the remainder of the training and then gather again in 6 months to celebrate our growth, our shared healing, and our collective rise — like sea turtles returning to the shore together. 💚 Here’s a glimpse of our time together. #SeaTurtleCohort #NatureAndForestTherapy #ForestBathing #ANFT #DeafCommunity #ForestTherapy #EarthKinship #NatureHeals #CollectiveHealing #ForestFamily #naturetherapy [video description: Hands come together to form a heart, in the middle is a icon of a sea turtle. Next shows a bird eye view of the new guides in a circle signing “sea turtle”, the drone zooms in and out. On the sides are different glimpses of the weekend- participants engaging in activities, watching a performance, kayaking at sunset, and connecting with Nature. The last video shows everyone in the circle smiling, waving, and ILY to the camera]
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Oh to be Wild and Free- signed by Linda Crider
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Testimonials from ANFT Guide, Susan Schatz, explains the SEED!
🌿✨ Healing Through Nature: A Testimonial by Susan Schatz ✨🌿 Meet Susan Schatz, a researcher whose high-stress job was consuming her. She always loved nature but never realized how deeply it could heal until she immersed herself in the ANFT Training Program. "I felt like my stress was a tightly clenched fist. After just a few days connecting with nature, I could feel my heart and my fist start to come alive, to unclench and open." Susan’s story is a reminder that nature has the power to restore us, renew our faith, and help us navigate the hustle and bustle of life. Now, you have the chance to experience this same healing and connection with the Sea Turtle Cohort. Join us for a free info session tomorrow night (May 28th) to learn about becoming a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide. 🌱✨ 👉 Sign up for the call here: [Link to Register] #SeaTurtleCohort #NatureTherapy #HealingJourneys #StressRelief #NatureConnection #DeafInclusive #ForestTherapy #JoinUs #Wellness #HealingThroughNature
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Meet The Trainer- PowerPoint for Sea Turtle Cohort
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Testimonials from Luna Moth Cohort about Nature & Forest Therapy Immersions
🌿 The Power of Shared Experiences 🌿 "Training with a group of Deaf signers, I felt I could relax. There was an immediate understanding, having navigated similar experiences. I didn’t feel like I had to explain myself. They already understood!" – Kali Nature Therapy creates a space where we can connect deeply with ourselves and the natural world—without language barriers. If you’re Deaf and love nature, Forest and Nature Therapy immersions are all about connecting with a community of like-minded individuals. You won’t get that experience anywhere else. Meredith, a now certified guide and professor of Disability Studies, shares: "I felt surprised [by everyone's trust and vulnerability] and was able to just breathe in and out. I can trust the forest and the people here." Susan reflects: "Nature is full of spirit. That truth hit me, inspiring me and allowing me to see my own spirit as a seed. I began to see my beauty and the beauty of the nature and people around me." Kali, now a certified ANFT guide and Eco Art Therapist, shares: "Many people in the Deaf community experience language deprivation. Using art and nature can help develop their ability to creatively express themselves without limit." Could you be next? If you're a counselor, therapist, or work with people experiencing language deprivation, Nature Therapy offers tools to help others express themselves without words. Join us for an upcoming information session to learn more about the Sea Turtle Cohort training program: 📅 May 15 – Meet the Trainer 📅 May 28 – Information Session Program will start in August 2025. Take your training through an experienced Deaf Nature and Forest Therapy guide and be certified by one of the oldest and most experienced organizations in the field- @naturetherapy. 🌱✨ Check out more and register at: 🌐 www.thewildcypress.com/sea-turtle #SeaTurtleCohort #NatureTherapy #DeafInclusive #ForestTherapy #HealingJourneys #LanguageDeprivation #DeafCommunity #ExpressiveTherapy #SharedExperiences #NatureConnection #JoinUs
Rikki Poynter
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Mental Health Crisis In Deaf Community (World Mental Health Day) | Rikki Poynter
https://betterhelp.com/rikki Mental Health Problem In The Deaf Community (World Mental Health Day) | Rikki Poynter Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subrikki | Patreon: http://patreon.com/rikkipoynter Previous video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=GepxPgeqyYo&list=PLa2HGeuqKyQ119f65O7Gd0ThCj9XWmV62&playnext=1&index=2 #ad #worldmentalhealthday This video is sponsored by BetterHelp, a service I have used twice in the past. My opinions on the matter are 100% honest and genuine. The link above is not a commission link and I make no money from it. OTHER VIDEOS I'VE DONE ON BETTERHELP BEFORE THIS SPONSORSHIP: - https://youtu.be/2tHhJXZvl7w As a mentally ill deaf person, I finally decided to try to get some help about a year ago. I looked high and low for accessible therapists. When I looked for therapists who knew American Sign Language, I found a few, but they were too far of a drive from me. I tried to find therapists who would book American Sign Language interpreters, but they told me that I would have to pay for them myself. When I asked if they would then accommodate via writing/typing, I didn't get much of a response. Mental illness is a serious problem for deaf people, whether it's mainstreamed deaf or culturally deaf. It's a topic that seems to not be talked about often, which is a shame because we are so prone to it because of the oppression we face on a regular basis. The lack of accessible therapy does not help. Thankfully, BetterHelp is a (not the ultimate, but at least one) option that can be suitable for a percentage of deaf people. This is because you can use instant messaging, texting (in the chat), etc. to receive sessions. So far, it has worked for me when nothing else will. I would still love to be able to find a more face-to-face solution, but until then, something like BetterHelp works for me. If you do find yourself in a emergency crisis, consider texting 741-741 to Crisis Text Line. BOOKS TO READ - Language Deprivation and Deaf Mental Health https://amzn.to/311FzWP Deaf Mental Health Care (Counseling and Psychotherapy) https://amzn.to/2Mxi7eW Mental Health Care of Deaf People: A Culturally Affirmative Approach https://amzn.to/2IBQn7F ^ These Amazon links ARE affiliate links which means I do get a little bit of a kickback (commission) if you choose to buy these books with these links. Of course, this is not a requirement. If you do not wish to make purchases with my link, you can just search for the books with the title as you normally would. :) MENTAL HEALTH PLAYLIST: - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa2HGeuqKyQ3zy5_-PK0bF_hgiIqPTNuC SOURCES: - https://www.verywellmind.com/mental-health-issues-in-the-deaf-community-380577 - https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(11)61143-4/fulltext - https://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/sites/default/files/Mental%20Health%20Care%20for%20Deaf%20Individuals_%20Needs_%20Risk%20Factors_%20and%20Access%20to%20Treatment.pdf - https://www.nad.org/resources/health-care-and-mental-health-services/mental-health-services/ - http://www.lifeprint.com/asl101/topics/mentalillness.htm Click the [CC] button for CC! || If CC doesn't show up after you've clicked the button,fiddle with the settings first and then try it again. CAPTIONED BY » Ai-Media. http://ai-media.tv WATCH MORE: Deaf Awareness: https://youtube.com/watch?v=qUncvAAwtg8&list=PLa2HGeuqKyQ1cTTs81mqJY6eYzvoZhWau&playnext=1&index=2 Closed Captioning Awareness: https://youtube.com/watch?v=-5kCd0NHffE&list=PLa2HGeuqKyQ3Y73Vqgj-PCNzekqeEkVH7&playnext=1&index=2 ASL Only Vlogs: https://youtube.com/watch?v=wYkjGl83SnI&list=PLa2HGeuqKyQ1Y6Xp3kur22R3wCDDZNyi3&playnext=1&index=2 Most Popular: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Pg9xBRbPBlI&list=PLa2HGeuqKyQ2I0Q7DjrLKn3o1WRUG7C60&playnext=1&index=2 SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitch - http://twitch.tv/RikkiPoynterPlays Facebook - http://facebook.com/rikkipoynterYT Twitter - http://twitter.com/rikkipoynter Instagram - http://instagram.com/rikkipoynter Website: http://rikkipoynter.com EQUIPMENT: Canon G7X Mark II: https://amzn.to/2FfSehK Rode smartLav+: https://amzn.to/2FeIGED MacBook Pro: https://amzn.to/2Ffs93g ABOUT: Rikki Poynter is a 28-year- old deaf vlogger on YouTube. She makes content about deaf awareness, accessibility/closed captioning awareness, mental health, feminism, and more. Since making her first deaf related video on October 1st, 2014, Rikki has been on the Huffington Post, Mic News, Upworthy, ABC News, BBC Newsbeat, BBC Ouch, BBC See Hear, and other news outlets in various countries. Also, she has been working on her new closed captioning campaign, Lights, Camera, Caption!, to try to get more YouTubers to closed caption their videos. After hopefully one day taking over YouTube, she wants to work on the rest of the Internet. PO BOX » PO Box #71 Claremont, NC 28610 FOR BUSINESS INQUIRES, PLEASE E-MAIL: rikkipoynter@gmail.com
LoveLight&ASL
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Dec 29th 2020 full moon
Hi Everyone! Im Melissa; a CODA (Children of Deaf Adults) who grew up in the Deaf world and ASL is my native language. I created this video to help share my knowledge on Spiritual Awakening and to help expand your consciousness. Welcome to Love, Light & ASL! As I learn and come across so much interesting, intriguing information I wanted to share this with my Deaf friends and family and decided to share this with all of you! I hope this video brings some cool tips and advice on how to improve your mental, physical state of being and help your journey on Spiritual Awakening. The purpose is to bring awareness to the GREAT CONJUNCTION that is on Dec 21 2020. Its the first time this has happened in 400 years, since 1623! During the Great Conjunction that happens to fall on the same day as Winter Solstice, there are tips you can do to create a better life for yourself and a perfect time to do so as the universe, the light and energies are supporting you! This video is fully in ASL and voice interpreted for full an all Deaf/ASL/CODA/Interpreting community access as well as sharing to those who have interest in learning ASL. Share this great information with the Deaf /ASL community by sharing this video and Subscribing to this LOVE LIGHT & ASL Youtube page as well as Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/lovelightandASL https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLawLgIcYGlObSLysY-mD4ZYlcvHUthFSK Good luck to starting new steps to a better lifestyle through expanding your consciousness and becoming spiritually awakened!! I am so excited for you!
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The Great Conjunction ASL
Hello Everyone! Im Melissa; a CODA (Children of Deaf Adults) who grew up in the Deaf world and ASL is my native language. I created this video to help share my knowledge on Spiritual Awakening and to help expand your consciousness. Welcome to Love, Light & ASL! As I learn and come across so much interesting, intriguing information I wanted to share this with my Deaf friends and family and decided to share this with all of you! I hope this video brings some cool tips and advice on how to improve your mental, physical state of being and help your journey on Spiritual Awakening. The purpose is to bring awareness to the GREAT CONJUNCTION that is on Dec 21 2020. Its the first time this has happened in 400 years, since 1623! During the Great Conjunction that happens to fall on the same day as Winter Solstice, there are tips you can do to create a better life for yourself and a perfect time to do so as the universe, the light and energies are supporting you! This video is fully in ASL and voice interpreted for full an all Deaf/ASL/CODA/Interpreting community access as well as sharing to those who have interest in learning ASL. Share this great information with the Deaf /ASL community by sharing this video and Subscribing to this LOVE LIGHT & ASL Youtube page as well as Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/lovelightandASL https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLawLgIcYGlObSLysY-mD4ZYlcvHUthFSK Good luck to starting new steps to a better lifestyle through expanding your consciousness and becoming spiritually awakened!! I am so excited for you!
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JAN 13 NEW MOON in ASL
Hi Everyone! Im Melissa; a CODA (Children of Deaf Adults) who grew up in the Deaf world and ASL is my native language. I created this video to help share my knowledge on Spiritual Awakening and to help expand your consciousness. Welcome to Love, Light & ASL! As I learn and come across so much interesting, intriguing information I wanted to share this with my Deaf friends and family and decided to share this with all of you! I hope this video brings some cool tips and advice on how to improve your mental, physical state of being and help your journey on Spiritual Awakening. The purpose is to bring awareness to the GREAT CONJUNCTION that is on Dec 21 2020. Its the first time this has happened in 400 years, since 1623! During the Great Conjunction that happens to fall on the same day as Winter Solstice, there are tips you can do to create a better life for yourself and a perfect time to do so as the universe, the light and energies are supporting you! This video is fully in ASL and voice interpreted for full an all Deaf/ASL/CODA/Interpreting community access as well as sharing to those who have interest in learning ASL. Share this great information with the Deaf /ASL community by sharing this video and Subscribing to this LOVE LIGHT & ASL Youtube page as well as Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/lovelightandASL https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLawLgIcYGlObSLysY-mD4ZYlcvHUthFSK Good luck to starting new steps to a better lifestyle through expanding your consciousness and becoming spiritually awakened!! I am so excited for you!
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Visualization Meditation for Relaxation in ASL
Hi Everyone! Before you practice its a good idea to learn about MEDITATION. Watch this video first to learn more about it, then come back and practice with this one! Learn about Meditation in ASL here: https://youtu.be/s9xxfEAKNxc When you are finished write a short note to look at and practice: 1- Sit in a comfortable place 2- Breath (in through the nose, deep down in your stomach (gather negative thoughts, fears, worries, stress) and exhale (blow out through the mouth) and let all your stress and worries go. Try this about 5 times. 3- Let go and Observe your Thoughts.... Separate your thoughts, observe it, acknowledge & let it go 4- Visualize: Your time in nature...at the beach. Relaxing. 5- Body scan_ Scan your body start at your head, visualize a light cleansing your head, to neck, to shoulders, chest, back, hips, stomach, legs to toes. Cleanse your body with bright healing light. 6- Give thanks for your experience. 7- Practice this 1-3x a day! Its a great way to start! Good luck..Lots of Love & Light to you. My name is Melissa; a CODA (Children of Deaf Adults) who grew up in the Deaf world and ASL is my native language. I created this video to help share my knowledge on Spiritual Awakening and to help expand your consciousness. Welcome to Love, Light & ASL! As I learn and come across so much interesting, intriguing information I wanted to share this with my Deaf friends and family and decided to share this with all of you! I hope this video brings some cool tips and advice on how to improve your mental, physical state of being and help your journey on Spiritual Awakening. The purpose is to bring awareness to meditation, breathing and how to start. I will teach you some basic steps so you can begin your peaceful journey with meditation! You can do to create a better life for yourself and a perfect time to do so as the universe, the light and energies are supporting you! Good luck to starting new steps to a better lifestyle through expanding your consciousness and becoming spiritually awakened!! I am so excited for you! This video is fully in ASL and voice interpreted for full an all Deaf/ASL/CODA/Interpreting community access as well as sharing to those who have interest in a variety of topics in the form of ASL.
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Meditation for Beginners in ASL | ASL Mediations
Hi Everyone! Before you practice its a good idea to learn about MEDITATION. Watch this video first to learn more about it, then come back and practice with this one! Learn about Meditation in ASL here: https://youtu.be/s9xxfEAKNxc When you are finished write a short note to look at and practice: 1- Sit in a comfortable place 2- Breath (in through the nose, deep down in your stomach (gather negative thoughts, fears, worries, stress) and exhale (blow out through the mouth) and let all your stress and worries go. Try this about 5 times. 3- Let go and Observe your Thoughts.... Separate your thoughts, observe it, acknowledge & let it go 4- Visualize: Happy, Healthy, Abundance, Good Relationships... DREAM BIG! You deserve it! 5- Body scan_ Scan your body start at your head, visualize a light cleansing your head, to neck, to shoulders, chest, back, hips, stomach, legs to toes. Cleanse your body with bright healing light. 6- Give thanks for your experience. 7- Practice this 1-3x a day! Its a great way to start! Good luck..Lots of Love & Light to you. My name is Melissa; a CODA (Children of Deaf Adults) who grew up in the Deaf world and ASL is my native language. I created this video to help share my knowledge on Spiritual Awakening and to help expand your consciousness. Welcome to Love, Light & ASL! As I learn and come across so much interesting, intriguing information I wanted to share this with my Deaf friends and family and decided to share this with all of you! I hope this video brings some cool tips and advice on how to improve your mental, physical state of being and help your journey on Spiritual Awakening. The purpose is to bring awareness to meditation, breathing and how to start. I will teach you some basic steps so you can begin your peaceful journey with meditation! You can do to create a better life for yourself and a perfect time to do so as the universe, the light and energies are supporting you! Good luck to starting new steps to a better lifestyle through expanding your consciousness and becoming spiritually awakened!! I am so excited for you! This video is fully in ASL and voice interpreted for full an all Deaf/ASL/CODA/Interpreting community access as well as sharing to those who have interest in a variety of topics in the form of ASL. Share this great information with the Deaf /ASL community by sharing this video and Subscribing to this LOVE LIGHT & ASL Youtube page as well as Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/lovelightandASL https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLawLgIcYGlObSLysY-mD4ZYlcvHUthFSK
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How Does Meditation Work in ASL | ASL Meditations| American Sign Language
Hi Everyone! When you are finished watching this video and learned about MEDITATION and want to try and experience the basics... check out this link to learn how! Practice MEDITATION at this link: https://youtu.be/PQKbkUt7RrQ Im Melissa; a CODA (Children of Deaf Adults) who grew up in the Deaf world and ASL is my native language. I created this video to help share my knowledge on Spiritual Awakening and to help expand your consciousness. Welcome to Love, Light & ASL! As I learn and come across so much interesting, intriguing information I wanted to share this with my Deaf friends and family and decided to share this with all of you! I hope this video brings some cool tips and advice on how to improve your mental, physical state of being and help your journey on Spiritual Awakening. The purpose is to bring awareness to meditation, breathing and how to start. I will teach you some basic steps so you can begin your peaceful journey with meditation! You can do to create a better life for yourself and a perfect time to do so as the universe, the light and energies are supporting you! Good luck to starting new steps to a better lifestyle through expanding your consciousness and becoming spiritually awakened!! I am so excited for you! This video is fully in ASL and voice interpreted for full an all Deaf/ASL/CODA/Interpreting community access as well as sharing to those who have interest in a variety of topics in the form of ASL. Share this great information with the Deaf /ASL community by sharing this video and Subscribing to this LOVE LIGHT & ASL Youtube page as well as Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/lovelightandASL https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLawLgIcYGlObSLysY-mD4ZYlcvHUthFSK
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Breathwork with Mack Gleason in ASL | Deaf/ASL Healing
Hi Everyone! Im Melissa; a CODA (Children of Deaf Adults) who grew up in the Deaf world and ASL is my native language. I created this video to help share my knowledge on Spiritual Awakening and to help expand your consciousness. Welcome to Love, Light & ASL! As I learn and come across so much interesting, intriguing information I wanted to share this with my Deaf friends and family and decided to share this with all of you! I hope this video brings some cool tips and advice on how to improve your mental, physical state of being and help your journey on Spiritual Awakening. The purpose is to bring awareness to the importance of "breath work" as it helps with: aid positive self-development. boost immunity. process emotions, heal emotional pain and trauma. develop life skills. develop or increase self-awareness. enrich creativity. improve personal and professional relationships. increase confidence, self-image, and self-esteem. You can do to create a better life for yourself and a perfect time to do so as the universe, the light and energies are supporting you! Good luck to starting new steps to a better lifestyle through expanding your consciousness and becoming spiritually awakened!! I am so excited for you! This video is fully in ASL and voice interpreted for full an all Deaf/ASL/CODA/Interpreting community access as well as sharing to those who have interest in learning ASL. Share this great information with the Deaf /ASL community by sharing this video and Subscribing to this LOVE LIGHT & ASL Youtube page as well as Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/lovelightandASL https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLawLgIcYGlObSLysY-mD4ZYlcvHUthFSK
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8 Tips to CHANGE your life in 1 year! In American Sign Language)
Hello Everyone! Im Melissa and Welcome to Love, Light & ASL! This video to bring some cool tips and advice on how to improve your mental, physical state of being and live more of a positive life. This video is fully in ASL and voice interpreted for full an all Deaf/ASL/CODA/Interpreting community access. This video gives you 8 easy tips to bringing positive change. Practice these simple 8 steps everyday.... and watch your life become more POSITIVE and it will help raise your vibration! Share this great information with the Deaf community by sharing this video and SUBSCRIBE to this Youtube page "LOVE,LIGHT&ASL". Stay tuned for a new video soon! Cheers & Good luck to starting new steps to a better lifestyle!
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Journal walk through for my launch #deafcommunity #journal #meditation #yoga #connection #shorts
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Don't dim that light #shortsfeed #shorts #yoga #meditation #energy #deafcommunity #love #powerful
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Deaf Event:) #deafcommunity #yoga #connection #kids #goodies #shorts #shortsfeed #asl #love #connect
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I'll admit :) #deafcommunity #journal #yoga #launch #selfcare #shorts #americansignlanguage
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self care at it's best! #shorts #shortsfeed #selfcare #love #snow #deafcommunity #bye #connection
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why?? #shorts #shoetsfeed #connection #deafsignlanguage #deafcommunity
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Prioritize you not Society #asl #yoga #launching #deafcommunity #foryou #selflove #journal #shorts
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be mindful. #mindfulness #shorts #foryou #selfcare #love #yoga #asl #deafcommunity #deaf #connection
Laura Heideman-Dowd
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Seeking CEU’s for Mental Health in ASL
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Brit K’vod 7th (second take)
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Brit K’vod @lauraheideman-dowd7074
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Seeking Deaf Therapy Group
Anyone know if a Deaf therapy group in MA?
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Hand breathing
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Belly Breathing
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Trauma and recovery
trauma and recovery
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Short Guided Breathing voice by Elworth
Guided Breathing
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