Seeking Independent Contractors LMHP/LIMHP/Psychol...

An LIMHP/Psychologist team is seeking an independent contractor interested in professional development through AdultSpan Counseling.  Competitive rates and incentives, billing/preauthorization and authorization tracking, and marketing, are all provided in a professional office with a fun innovating team.   Fax your CV, coverletter and references to (402)...

Now Accepting Midland Choice Insurances...

Effective December 8th AdultSpan Counseling now accepts Midland’s Choice insurance in addition to Blue Cross/Blue Shield, TriCare, and...

AdultSpan Counseling is Moving!...

AdultSpan Counseling is moving to 1001 South 70th St. Suite 225 on November 1st! This new location will provide space for growth and expanded services.  For a map to the new location, click here. Taylor Meadows 1001 S 70th, Suite...

Diabetes and Depression...

According to disabilityscoop.com people with developmental/intellectual disabilities (DD/ID) tend to have health insurance but continue to have high rates of preventable diseases including diabetes. The American Diabetes Association identifies that rates of depression are higher among diabetics compared to the general population. Another article from Medscape.com notes that the risk of mortality doubles when diabetics are...

Counseling for ID/DD as a Least Restrictive Altern...

When supporting persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities with challenging behavior, the intervention should have a risk/benefit assessment that considers what interventions are… Least restrictive to their rights Most effective Least risk to their health Person specific (centered) Teach new skills that serve the same purpose (function) Often it seems that counseling is the option of last resort for many...

Anxiety and Counseling: Introduction...

Treatment for anxiety often starts in the physician’s office addressing physical symptoms like shortness of breath, dizziness, chest pain, and stomach pain/upset.  Once the physical causes have been ruled out it can feel like your physician is giving up or that the symptoms are just in your head.  This thinking can represent a major barrier to continuing treatment; however, living life with an anxiety disorder is not...

Does Counseling for Depression Work?...

You know things are not right, and so do the others in your life.  Perhaps the question “So what?” runs through your mind every time you think of doing something – even just getting something to eat.  Perhaps your tearfulness is difficult for your family members to understand.  Perhaps you feel guilty, worthless and hopeless.  Perhaps you know what depression feels like – and you’re asking,...

Intellectual Disabilities, Sex & Mental Healt...

On July 17th I had the opportunity to attend the workshop “Teaching Children with Down Syndrome about Bodies, Boundaries, and Sexuality” by Terri Couwenhoven, parent to a child with Down Syndrome and certified sexuality educator. Take away points from the training were 1. Sexuality is more than about sex. Intimacy, privacy, and self protection are crucial information for people with intellectual disabilities. ...

Mental Illness or Behavior?...

A question that I often hear is “Is this behavioral or a mental illness?” I often cringe at this question because it can have many, many different meanings. “Is this behavior by choice?” “Should we have a behavior plan?” “Is he being naughty?” “Is there a pill for this?” “Should we expect him to do better?” As you will see the unequivocal answer to all these questions is… yes and no. It is well...

Grieving and Developmental Disabilities...

Individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (ID/DD), according to research, often experience prolonged or complicated grief. There can be several reasons for this. First the problem is largely ignored. Research shows a denial in family and paid caregivers (and professionals) that persons with DD’s grieve. In fact they do grieve, and prolonged grief may turn into depression, mania, aggression, or...