By Lauren Johnson, MSW October is Domestic Violence Awareness & National Bullying Prevention Month. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), violence in intimate relationships accounts for 15% of all violent crime. Many still think of domestic violence only as it relates to physical assaults, however violence in intimate relationships often also includes […]
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Violence Prevention Begins with Knowledge
Monday, October 12th, 2015Healing Hearts: A Benefit for Pennock Center
Wednesday, September 16th, 2015Save the date for our 7th Annual Healing Hearts Benefit Fundraiser in February! Please join us for an evening of entertainment by guitarist, Michael DeLalla, an Italian-style meal catered by local favorite, Fuhgidabowdit Pizzaria, wine & desserts. Silent and live auctions will also be held to benefit the center. Tickets […]
Read more...Suicide Prevention: What You Need to Know
Tuesday, September 15th, 2015By Mallory Crouch, LCSW Suicide can be an uncomfortable topic of conversation. Keep the lines of communication open and know the warning signs. You could save a life. September is National Suicide Awareness and Prevention month. Did you know that suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in America? Suicide has become a major […]
Read more...School Success: What Parents Can Do
Tuesday, August 18th, 2015by Jody Pierce, LCSW “At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents.” – Jane D Hull School is upon us and parents have an important role in assuring school success for their children. As a parent, children of all ages benefit from your […]
Read more...EMDR Therapy for Trauma
Tuesday, August 18th, 2015By Morgen Warner, LCSW Are you or someone you know suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or other trauma? If so, EMDR therapy may help. Many of you may have heard of EMDR therapy. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. This therapy can help people to heal from the emotional distress associated […]
Read more...Choosing a Therapist
Wednesday, May 20th, 2015by Rachel Morici, LPC As a counselor, I often begin my therapy with a discussion on what clients would like to get out of this experience. It is so important to understand your goals when seeking out a therapist because there are so many different styles and approaches out there. I encourage those of […]
Read more...Discovering Hope Through DBT
Monday, May 11th, 2015By Rachel Morici, LPC Do you struggle with your emotions? Do you find it difficult to interact effectively with others? Are you making self-destructive choices in your life? Do you feel out of control? If you find yourself struggling with these issues you are not alone. DBT can help. What is DBT? Dialectical Behavior Therapy, […]
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Monday, March 23rd, 2015Senior Peer Counseling Program Seeking Referrals
Monday, March 9th, 2015Senior Peer Counseling Program seeking referrals…
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