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Saturday, September 24, 2011
Fall Newsletter
CA's September newsletter features information on National Depression Screening Day, our new Online Screening Tools, and our Substance Abuse Program's new Relapse Prevention Group. The newsletter also welcomes new therapists Martha McClure, LCMHC, Jamie Miller, LCMHC, Jim Sweeney, LCMHC, and Alex Murray-Golay, LCMHC to our clinical team. Susan Borchert, PhD, writes about Depression in the Elderly and Martha McClure, MA, LCMHC, provides our Family Focus feature, Boundaries & Emotional Connection: The "both-and" of parenting.
CA welcomes Alexis Murray-Golay, MA LCMHC
CA is pleased to welcome Alexis Murray-Golay, MA LCMHC to our clinical team.
Alex is a licensed clinical mental health counselor. She has been practicing therapy for 10 years. Alex has specialties in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and relationship issues. Alex has expertise in both EMDR (eye movement desensitization) and DBT (dialectical behavior therapy).
Alex has experience working in day treatment, a residential center for adolescents, emergency rooms/rape crisis, as well as group and private practices. She holds a BA from the University at Buffalo and an MA from Boston College.
Alex is currently accepting new clients in our New London and Newport offices.
Alex is a licensed clinical mental health counselor. She has been practicing therapy for 10 years. Alex has specialties in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and relationship issues. Alex has expertise in both EMDR (eye movement desensitization) and DBT (dialectical behavior therapy). Alex has experience working in day treatment, a residential center for adolescents, emergency rooms/rape crisis, as well as group and private practices. She holds a BA from the University at Buffalo and an MA from Boston College.
Alex is currently accepting new clients in our New London and Newport offices.
NEW Relapse Prevention Group in Claremont
CA announces the addition of a new Relapse Prevention Group to enhance our growing substance abuse services.
Beginning this fall on:
Wednesday Evenings
6-7:30 pm
in our Claremont office
substance abuse professionals, Lynn Hayward, LADC, LCMHC and Christopher Rossey, LCMHC will be co-facilitating a psychoeducational and cognitive behavioral group which will focus on educating clients about addiction and recovery and offer peer support.
Please call our Claremont office at 542-4332 for more information, to register, or to make a referral.
Beginning this fall on:
Wednesday Evenings
6-7:30 pm
in our Claremont office
substance abuse professionals, Lynn Hayward, LADC, LCMHC and Christopher Rossey, LCMHC will be co-facilitating a psychoeducational and cognitive behavioral group which will focus on educating clients about addiction and recovery and offer peer support.
Please call our Claremont office at 542-4332 for more information, to register, or to make a referral.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
CA Launches Free Online Screening Program
CA is pleased to announce the launch of its new online screening program. Visitors can use the free, anonymous, validated online self-assessments for:
We invite you to take a few minutes to learn about your health, moods, and behaviors and to see if consultation with a professional might be helpful for you or for someone you care about.
- depression
- anxiety
- bipolar disorder
- post-traumatic stress
- eating disorders
- substance use issues.
We invite you to take a few minutes to learn about your health, moods, and behaviors and to see if consultation with a professional might be helpful for you or for someone you care about.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
CA welcomes Jim Sweeney, MA LCMHC
CA is pleased to announce the addition of Jim Sweeney, MS, LCMHC, to our clinical team.
Jim has worked in the mental health field for 12 years as a therapist in outpatient and residential mental health. Jim’s experience includes providing individual, family, and systemic interventions to children and adolescents who have a variety of learning and behavioral issues, including developmental disabilities and adjustment to physical disabilities. In addition to working with children and adolescents, he has a background in working with adults who have co-occurring mental health issues.
Jim is now accepting clients in our Claremont and Newport offices.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Depression Screening Day: Thursday, October 6 4-6 pm
National Depression Screening Day
•No Appointment Necessary
•New London, Newport, & Claremont
CA is participating in a nationwide effort to increase depression awareness, fight stigma and screen community members for mental health concerns. National Depression Screening Day is the nation’s oldest, voluntary, community-based screening program. To participate, Counseling Associates is offering confidential, free mood disorder screenings at their offices in New London, Newport, and Claremont. After completing a screening, participants will receive referral information for further evaluation and treatment if needed.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, depressive disorders affect approximately 18.8 million American adults or about 9.5 percent of the U.S. population in a given year. Depression can manifest differently depending on age, gender and other social factors.
“One of the main myths about depression is that it is normal among certain populations. The truth is that depression isn’t, and shouldn’t be, for anyone, regardless of their situation,” said Susan Borchert, PhD of Counseling Associates. “National Depression Screening Day and our new online screenings (see more below) help people become more aware of the signs and symptoms of this condition and the importance of seeking help before a problem becomes serious.”
Contact us for more information.
Thursday, October 6 4-6 pm
•Free, Confidential Mood Screenings•No Appointment Necessary
•New London, Newport, & Claremont
CA is participating in a nationwide effort to increase depression awareness, fight stigma and screen community members for mental health concerns. National Depression Screening Day is the nation’s oldest, voluntary, community-based screening program. To participate, Counseling Associates is offering confidential, free mood disorder screenings at their offices in New London, Newport, and Claremont. After completing a screening, participants will receive referral information for further evaluation and treatment if needed.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, depressive disorders affect approximately 18.8 million American adults or about 9.5 percent of the U.S. population in a given year. Depression can manifest differently depending on age, gender and other social factors.
“One of the main myths about depression is that it is normal among certain populations. The truth is that depression isn’t, and shouldn’t be, for anyone, regardless of their situation,” said Susan Borchert, PhD of Counseling Associates. “National Depression Screening Day and our new online screenings (see more below) help people become more aware of the signs and symptoms of this condition and the importance of seeking help before a problem becomes serious.”
Contact us for more information.
Fall Journal to the Self® Workshop Series
The Journal to the Self® Workshops
Learning different ways to write in your journal adds color, perspective and dimension to your reflective writing. With the help of these journal tools, you can gently but powerfully explore the various aspects of yourself, your life and your relationships with others.
In the Journal to the Self workshop designed and developed by Kathleen Adams and based on her book of the same name, you will experience 18 different journal techniques: Alphapoems, Artmaking, Captured Moments, Character Sketch, Clustering, Dialogue, Dream Log, 5-Minute Sprint, Guided Imagery, Inner Wisdom, Inventory, Lists of 100, Perspectives, Springboards, Stream of Consciousness, Time Capsule, Topics du Jour, and Unsent Letters.
In the Journal to the Self workshop designed and developed by Kathleen Adams and based on her book of the same name, you will experience 18 different journal techniques: Alphapoems, Artmaking, Captured Moments, Character Sketch, Clustering, Dialogue, Dream Log, 5-Minute Sprint, Guided Imagery, Inner Wisdom, Inventory, Lists of 100, Perspectives, Springboards, Stream of Consciousness, Time Capsule, Topics du Jour, and Unsent Letters.
Schedule
JTTS Fall Wednesdays
6 Wednesdays, 7:15-9:15 pm ~ September 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2
$225 Workshop price includes book, workbook, and supplies.
$195 if registered by early registration deadline: September 12.
Location: New London
JTTS Fall Retreat
Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday 9 am-1 pm & 2:30-6:30 pm ~ October 14 & 15
$225 Workshop price includes book, workbook, and supplies.
$195 if registered by early registration deadline: September 14.
Location: New London
Registration: Questions? Contact us atl 603 526-4230 or e-mail us.
Information & Registration
JTTS Fall Wednesdays
6 Wednesdays, 7:15-9:15 pm ~ September 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2
$225 Workshop price includes book, workbook, and supplies.
$195 if registered by early registration deadline: September 12.
Location: New London
JTTS Fall Retreat
Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday 9 am-1 pm & 2:30-6:30 pm ~ October 14 & 15
$225 Workshop price includes book, workbook, and supplies.
$195 if registered by early registration deadline: September 14.
Location: New London
Registration: Questions? Contact us atl 603 526-4230 or e-mail us.
Information & Registration
Betsy Harrison, MA LCMHC is founding partner of Counseling Associates, a licensed clinical mental health counselor, and a Certified Journal to the Self Instructor®. She works both individually with clients and leads workshops on reflective writing and visual journaling.
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