An event not to be missed!
Join us for our online Live Q&A with Dr Sau Kuan (Janet) Cheong, who will explore the psychological journey people go through when experiencing vision loss.
Topic: Adjusting to Vision Loss: The Psychological Journey
Date: Tuesday 19th August
Time: 07:00 PM AEST
Losing your vision and adjusting to life with limited or no vision can be confronting, as it significantly changes the way you experience the world. While the primary loss is losing the ability to see, the associated secondary losses are often overlooked, especially the impact on a person’s mental health. The impact of vision impairment travels beyond the physical loss and quickly expands to social, emotional, and psychological functioning.
In this presentation, Dr Cheong, will share how psychologists can support people diagnosed with vision impairment to adjust to the change in their lifestyle. You’ll also have the chance to ask Dr Cheong questions towards the end of this presentation, when you tune in Live!
✨ About the speaker ✨
Dr Sau Kuan (Janet) Cheong is a Clinical Psychologist practising at Guide Dogs Queensland.
She obtained her Bachelor in Psychology and her Masters in Clinical Psychology at the National University of Malaysia. Dr Cheong graduated with her PhD from the Australian Catholic University. Her doctoral research investigated the self-concept of preadolescent children with cerebral palsy.
In her current role at Guide Dogs, Dr Cheong supports clients and their families through different periods of adjustment at varying stages of vision loss. Through this process, many people with low vision or blindness navigate changes in their lives aiming to create a fulfilling life.