Motivational Interviewing – A Useful Approach for Families and Counselors Planning for Post-Secondary Transition

• By: Christine Alter, LCSW New York Institute of Technology Vocational Independence Program
• July 1st, 2012
• college, communication, counseling, job interview, motivational interviewing, post-secondary education, readiness for change, self-determination, transition to adulthood
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Motivational interviewing is a counseling approach which was originally developed to work with substance abusers to assess and facilitate readiness for treatment. Its principles and techniques have been proven effective when dealing with people who are ambivalent about change. Motivational...

Parental Stress and Family Relationships During the Transition to Adulthood

• By: Brian Freedman, PhD University of Delaware Center for Disabilities Studies
• April 1st, 2012
• adult services, caregivers, communication, family support, independence, parent stress, self-determination, transition to adulthood
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Previous research has found that parents of children with ASD across different age groups exhibit significant levels of stress and are at greater risk for mental illness. The stress exhibited by parents of children with ASD has been found to be even greater than parents of children with other...