Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Look for a communication partner. Look for more subtle cues. Take any card or note that is provided to you, so that the person knows you have received the message. Be patient.

Answer: In some cases, people with dual-sensory loss are accompanied by a partner trained to facilitate communication for the deaf-blind. This person will have sometimes formal education in deaf-blind communication, and will have developed rapport. It has been shown that the level of education in deaf-blindness has the greatest impact on communication with the deaf-blind. These may include hints in the form of:  Changes in body language Pre-written notes or cards Recordings or utterances Changes in the person's breathing Changing facial expressions Physical actions (such as taking you to the fridge for food) If they reach for your hands, this could be an attempt to communicate. Then hand it back, unless instructed otherwise. A person who is deaf-blind might communicate using written messages or pre-recorded messages. These are used to convey essential information about their activities. Communication for the deaf-blind can be extremely difficult. The person may need considerably more time than you are used to in order to express what he is trying to say. By giving him the time to fully convey or to try different ways to express the idea, you can help facilitate interaction.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Get on with your lives together. Listen for real. Be compassionate.

Answer: You married your spouse, not your family. While his or her family members are part of the package, they are not a part of your intimacy and they do not share the same journey with the two of you. If you make it very obvious that you're not bothered by jealousy, insinuations, rumors or gossip, it will soon become clear to your S-I-L that her barbs, attitude and meanness aren't pricking you in the way that they used to. Eventually, it ceases to be profitable or enjoyable for her to keep bothering and most likely she'll begrudgingly go and find someone else to taunt and hassle.  Spend less time around your S-I-L. In what ways are you putting yourself in her pathway? While it may feel like you have to put up with her, you can find ways to reduce the time spent together. For example, ask other family members to meet you at different times than when she is around, more often than not. Don't always do this, or she will have a legitimate cause for complaining, but time spent with other family members shouldn't always involve her presence. If you live far away and have to visit once a year, stay in your own accommodation to give yourself respite. Take walks, get outside and don't overstay any welcome when it comes to drawn-out family events that press your buttons. Families know the pressure points better than anyone and unfortunately, some like to press them. At such events, your S-I-L probably has alliances that she can set in train to be even more effective, so the less time spent near such complaint-prone cliques, the better. When you are around your S-I-L, try active listening and acknowledgment in place of letting your fog of self-defensiveness take control. When she gets on top of her complaining mountain, instead of trying to topple her off with "if you think that's bad, you should live in my shoes" replies, actually focus on her and try to discern what is really driving her jibes, whining and gossip. By not making this about you, you may be truly surprised at what you unearth.As for responding to her, acknowledge her pain with neutral comments like: "I'm sorry you have had to go through that to pay an electricity bill. It must be hard having four kids chewing through the power each month." Don't offer advice, don't offer how you would deal with it and don't ever offer to pay or pave the way to see her problem resolved. She owns it, you simply acknowledge it. If your S-I-L has been a pain more than once and has even done things to show you up or drag you down, the chances are that she will try to do it again, even when you don't bite. But if you're ready for it and if you're understanding as to where she is coming from (insecurity, loneliness, feeling left out, needing to be in control, etc.), you can be compassionate about her actions and detach yourself from her drama. If you don't carry her load, she'll be forced to do it for herself and will stop seeing you as a viable target.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Have a pantry week. Freeze certain foods. Choose splurge foods wisely.

Answer: Try to have a pantry week once week a month, in which you do not do any grocery shopping and instead just rely on what's in your pantry.  Use leftovers, frozen food, and anything else you can find. You probably have more food than you realized sitting around. You can google recipes that only use the ingredients you have on hand that week. As previously stated, many websites offer you lists of suggestions if you type in the ingredients you have. Some foods can be frozen to increase their shelf life.  If a bread item you usually buy, like sourdough bread or bagels, goes on sale you can freeze loaves or packages to increase their shelf life. Bread can last about three months when frozen.  Most raw meats can be frozen to increase their shelf life. How long they last depends on the type of meat, but poultry, beef, and pork can last for months frozen.  If you're big on seafood, buy pre-frozen seafood in the store rather than fresh cuts. Not only does this cost less, you can stock up on sale items and leave them frozen for a few weeks or months before use. It's okay to buy expensive foods once in awhile. However, choose the items you splurge on wisely.  Certain foods may cost slightly more, but this is because they're healthier. Whole wheats, for example, are much healthier than processed wheats. This means you'll end up using less of these items as you'll feel fuller faster and for longer periods.  Some organic foods may actually fill you up more. You can experiment with going organic on certain items, usually wheat or grain-based foods, and see if you notice yourself eating less. If so, you might want to try swapping certain foods for the organic variety as you may end up spending less over time.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Be willing to volunteer for potential openings. Look for coaching vacancies online. Ask your local recreation center or school if they need a coach. Keep looking for new opportunities and don’t get discouraged.

Answer:
Most professional coaches started out as volunteers, and it’s extremely unlikely that you’ll be paid to coach without experience. You should be open to volunteering for any coaching positions that you can reasonably fill. Most coaching positions are part-time, which means that even when you do start to get paid, you’ll probably want to hold on to your regular job (for now at least). Scour local job postings and resource pages to see if anyone is looking for a basketball coach. It’s likely that you won’t be qualified for a lot of the higher-level positions, but that’s okay. Apply to any possible openings and be open about your experience. Networking is a good way to find potential openings. Even if you don’t get an interview, ask the hiring manager if they know of any similar openings that might fit your level of experience. Youth leagues often struggle to find consistent coaches. A youth league may also offer the opportunity to learn the nuances of coaching while keeping a lower profile. Just make sure that you have the time to commit to a youth league.  Almost all coaching positions for youth sports require a background check. Be prepared to complete the necessary paperwork before starting your position.  Your local recreation center, YMCA, or YWCA will often need volunteers to help with coaching. High schools occasionally have coaching vacancies, but they are usually reserved for people with experience in the field. Unless you have a strong playing background to fall back on, it may be difficult to secure a coaching job at this level. Almost everyone has experienced rejection when trying to land a new job. Don’t get too down on yourself. If finding a coaching position becomes an overwhelming process, take a break and recharge. Coaching positions usually open up right before the season starts. It may be that you’re looking for coaching positions at the wrong time of the year.