February 23, 2024

#101: Motivating Your Loved One with Disability and Overcoming Learned Helplessness

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Let me share a personal story about my sister, Sarah. Despite initial challenges, she now lives independently. Initially, I thought Sarah was lazy, but I was wrong. She had learned helplessness. So, I shifted from telling her what to do to coaching her through tasks. From making breakfast to doing laundry, Sarah gained confidence. Watch now for strategies to empower your loved one and nurture their independence.

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About Eric Goll:

Welcome to Empowering Ability! I'm Eric Goll, and my mission is to help you ensure your loved one with an intellectual/developmental disability lives an Awesome Ordinary Life! As a family member and coach, I support families touched by autism/ developmental disabilities. I provide the knowledge and tools to cultivate an awesome, ordinary life for your loved ones, ensuring their care and support now and in the future.

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