Abstract
In leisure counseling for the visually limited two objectives are suggested. The visually impaired client should understand and accept the phenomena of leisure and the role it plays in his life. The client should also develop a system of preserving and professing the leisure ethic in a society that may not encourage playful behavior. The study of anti-play messages by means of transactional analysis enables the client to gain an understanding of past “play” experiences and internalized messages regarding play. Assertive training presents a tool which will enable clients to effectively communicate their newly acquired leisure attitudes in such a way that the rights of others are not violated. Information is provided for the professional working with the visually handicapped, regarding experiences and techniques to be used in assertive training. Three basic behavior patterns of communication are defined in terms of leisure behavior. The elements of assertive training are presented so that the unique needs of the visually impaired individual may be met.
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