ABSTRACT
When we first began our work on the Mental Health Unit for Deaf Persons (the Deaf Unit), at Westborough State Hospital, we were novices in the language and the culture of Deaf people. It was a challenge for us to find ways to teach our deaf patients skills for more effective living. After experimenting with a number of different ideas for group and individual activities, we realized that we could best help our patients feel better and engage more meaningfully with their mental health treatment through their senses.
