Sunday, September 23, 2012
New Phone Number! (603) 865-1321
In order to significantly improve communications with the community, CA announces a new central phone number for all locations: (603) 865-1321. This number replaces all previous contact numbers at all 3 locations. Please edit your contact information accordingly.
Fall Newsletter
CA's fall newsletter features notice of National Depression Screening Day on Thursday, October 11th and Women to Women, a support group in our New London office beginning October 4th. The newsletter also features articles on Trauma & Relationships by Jamie Miller, M.Ed., MA, LCMHC and Group Therapy by Michelle Wright, MA.
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Sunday, September 16, 2012
Depression Screening Day: Thursday, October 11th 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 11th 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.
Women to Women begins Thursday, October 4th
A Support Group
By Women For Women
Life can be tough. Life can also be lonely. Studies have shown
that women often grow and function better when connected in meaningful ways to other women Being a part of a group of women
committed to learn together, grow together, and support each other
can be a powerful, rich experience . It may also be the best approach
for helping you reach a current goal or face a difficult challenge.
Time: Thursdays beginning October/November, 6pm to 7pm
Cost: $20 per week.
Location: Counseling Associates of New London, 35 Newport Road, New London, NH
Contact Michelle Wright at Counseling Associates with questions or to schedule a
thirty minute individual introduction to the group experience. Michelle may be
contacted by phone at 603-865-1321 and via email at
mwright@nlcounselingassociates.com
Time: Thursdays beginning October/November, 6pm to 7pm
Cost: $20 per week.
Location: Counseling Associates of New London, 35 Newport Road, New London, NH
Contact Michelle Wright at Counseling Associates with questions or to schedule a
thirty minute individual introduction to the group experience. Michelle may be
contacted by phone at 603-865-1321 and via email at
mwright@nlcounselingassociates.com
What Are Group Members Saying About Women to Women
If you have never been part of a group counseling experience,
you may not be aware of the benefits group members encounter.
The ongoing Women To
Women Thursday evening group in New London is currently on recess with
plans to resume this fall. As a way of
evaluating their group experience to date, the group members freely responded
to the following two prompts.
Major things I am taking from this experience
are …
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“Less self judgment”
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“More self awareness”
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“More self care”
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“More self compassion”
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“More self respect”
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“More ability to project to others my respect
for myself”
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“Knowing I am not alone”
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“Feeling less stuck”
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“Feedback from others about some of my strengths
which I don’t see in myself”
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“Gaining a different perspective on issues
because I’ve been impacted by how others perceive things”
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“Less judgment of others”
The best part of being involved in this group is
…
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“I could speak freely.”
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“There was no judgment of me or anyone else.”
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“I was able to hear my own voice and evaluate it. I could then adjust how I handled and/or reacted
to things.”
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