Training

Disability Counseling Institute

Courses for therapists and other professionals on ADA compliance, disability awareness and competence.

Featured Courses

  • Disability Awareness, Inclusion, and ADA Compliance

    Learn how to create an inclusive practice and navigate the complexities of the Americans with Disabilities Act

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  • The Basics of Blindness and Visual Impairment

    Learn effective strategies for working with people who are blind or visually impaired, including etiquette, terminology, and accommodations

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  • Incorporating Self-Care into Everyday Life

    Learn to incorporate effective self care techniques into everyday life to reduce burnout and feelings of being overwhelmed

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Training, Consultation, and Supervision

Training can be provided for groups of all sizes on a variety of topics related to disability. Sarah frequently does training and workshops on disability awareness, best practices for working with various forms of disability, the practice of disability adjustment counseling, common co-occurring mental health conditions, culturally competent counseling, and effective strategies for rehabilitation professionals. She also provides education on having a disability inclusive workplace or private practice. She works with non-profit agencies, private businesses, government organizations, professional associations, and schools.

Individual Training and Supervision

For therapists, social workers, psychologists, and other mental health professionals who want to increase awareness or specialize in working with people with disabilities or chronic illnesses, Sarah can provide one-on-one training or supervision. The disability community is continuing to grow, and there is a significant need for professionals who specialize in working with this population. However, most graduate programs do not provide any education on etiquette, cultural differences, disability competent counseling or the skills to ensure you are providing the best care possible.

Group Training

 Training for groups of all sizes can be done on a variety of topics. You can choose from commonly
requested training topics or have a program customized for your team. Some of the most requested trainings are:

  • Introduction to Mental Health for Rehabilitation Professionals

  • The Adjustment to Vision Loss: Strategies for providers

  • The Link Between Anxiety and Physical Disabilities

  • Self-care Strategies for Professionals

  • Disability Awareness and Inclusion

  • ADA compliance for Therapists

  • Working with Clients with Mental Health and Physical Disabilities

  • The Disability Adjustment Process: What providers need to know

  • Trauma and Disability: Effective strategies and accommodations

  • The Psychological Impact of Disability

Consultation

Consultation can be provided on a variety of topics and will be individualized based on requests. Some common subjects include:

  • Creating a disability inclusive private practice or agency

  • ADA compliance for mental health professionals

  • Disability awareness and etiquette

  • The disability adjustment process

  • Clinical case consultation

  • IEP’s and Advocating for services

  • Accommodations 

  • Best practices

 

To discuss details, fees, and availability for all training and consultation services, please contact Sarah directly using the contact form.