Greetings!
December is AIDS Awareness Month in the United States. As of Oct. 31, 7,866 HIV positive people were living in Palm Beach County. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
About 1.2 million persons in the United States are infected with HIV and 1 in five (about 240,000) don't know they are infected.
I would like to thank all my patrons who have utilized my courses and training's in the past. It's my desire to continue to service this industry and assist in program development and staff training. Thank you for your dedicated service to assuring victim safety and program accountability. Should you need any training or consultation, feel free to contact me Respectfully, Darlene Silvernail PhD LMHC CAPCheck out our new website www.silvernailconsultantservices.com www.domesticViolenceWorkshops.com
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The Benefits of Massage Therapy for
Stress Relief
We live in a world today where everyone is so overwhelmed with stress that it has become very normal for us to live in a constant state of fight or flight. This survival mechanism was originally part of our genetic make up used to protect ourselves from life threatening situations. When we remain in this state for prolonged periods of time, our bodies begin to break down. Our health begins to degenerate. Our muscles become fatigued. Our mental state becomes overloaded and inefficient.
Massage therapy helps to bring calmness back into your life. It allows your body to turn off the survival mechanism and begin to relax. Being in this state of deep relaxation, your body is able to restore homeostasis, the balance that your body constantly strives to maintain. Stress is relieved by increasing circulation to the tissues and organs, freeing tension from constricted muscles, stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system which aids in digestion and stabilizes heart rhythm and breathing patterns. Massage is thought to increase the flow of endorphins which are neurotransmitters in the brain that have pain relieving properties and produce overall feelings of euphoria. When all these systems are working properly, the body is functioning at its optimum level of wellness.
Stress is the number one cause of disease today. Receiving regular massages can greatly benefit your health and well being by reducing stress both physically and psychologically. The more stress you have and the busier you are, the more often you will need massage therapy to help you unwind. Many people get massages weekly, biweekly, or monthly, depending on their individual needs. Considering its profound benefits, massage therapy should be a top priority in your health and wellness routine.
Sheree Bagensie, LMT
Healthy Habits Massage Therapy
772-336-3266
www.HealthyHabitsMassage.com
MA19186 MM11095
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Community Foundation Now Accepting Scholarship Applications
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2012 at 5 p.m.
Most scholarships are open only to high school seniors in Palm Beach & Martin Counties. The process is completely web-based. Students who meet the primary eligibility will be invited for an interview. At that time, additional information will also be requested through the online system.
For additional information, please click here.
If you have any questions, please contact Pat Rowan, Fund Distributions Manager at prowan@cfpbmc.org
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Toshiba Helping the Helpers Technology Makeover Contest
 Toshiba will award one nonprofit charity a leading-edge Toshiba office package worth more than $100,000 and four charities a package worth $28,000 each. Nonprofit charities submit video entries telling who they are and how a technology makeover would benefit them. Five winners will be selected and then America will vote (via Facebook) for one of the five to be named the National Winner.
For additional information, please click here.
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Florida Mental Health Counselors
Annual Conference
Friday & Saturday - February 10-11, 2012
Innovative Approaches:
Effective Mental Health Counseling
Peabody Orlando Hotel
9801 International Drive - Orlando, Florida
 Donald Meichenbaum, Ph.D., a founder of Cognitive Behavioral Modification, was voted one of the ten most influential psychotherapists of the century by North American clinicians in a survey reported in the American Psychologist. Dr. Meichenbaum is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and maintains a private practice as clinical psychologist. This full day workshop presents the essence of Dr. Donald Meichenbaum's cognitive behavioral approach and its application to PTSD.
Dr. Meichenbaum has presented throughout North and Central America, Israel, Japan, and the former Soviet Union. Dr. Meichenbaum is the author and co-author of numerous books including: A Clinical Handbook/Practical Therapist Manual for Assessing and Treating Adults with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Stress Inoculation Training, Pain and Behavioral Medicine, and Facilitating Treatment Adherence. His book, Cognitive Behavior Modification: An Integrative Approach, is considered a classic in its field.
 James Messina, Ph.D. has devoted a great deal of his life to the development of the counseling profession. He co-founded the American Mental Health Counselors Association, serving as the Association's second president. He assisted in the writing of enabling legislative language for the first Licensed Mental Health Counseling Law (Virginia in 1976), later used in Florida when it enacted licensure in 1982. Dr. Messina was on the founding board, and first chairperson, of the National Academy of Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselors, and was on the founding board of directors of the National Board of Certified Counselors. He wrote the original Codes of Ethics for the American Mental Health Counselors Association, the National Academy of Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselors and the National Board for Certified Counselors.
Sessions Include:
- CBT & PTSD One-Day Workshop by Donald Meichenbaum, Ph.D. (6 CEUs)
- Qualified Supervisor Training by Stephen Giunta, Ph.D. (16 CEUs)
- (Continuing education course in supervisory training, meeting the requirements of rule 64B4-6.0025. This two-day training is provided at cost to FMHCA's Clinical Members)
- DSM 5 Update and Workshop by James Messina, Ph.D. (3 CEUs)
- Overview of Integrative Treatments by Presenters' Panel (2 CEUs)
- Symposium for Graduate Students by the FMHCA Executive Board
- Current State of LMHC's Scope of Practice by Mixon & Associates (1 CEU)
Debbie Shearl
Florida Mental Health
Counselors Association
727-631-1580 (cell)
P.O. Box 5390
Clearwater, FL 33758
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 For home and professional use
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Single Panel and Multipanel
Confirmation testing available
Visit www.onthespotdrugtests.com
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Do you know your DCF Help link? Do you have individuals needing Mental health services who otherwise are overlooked?
DCF's Mission is "To provide a system of care, in partnership with families and the community, that enables children and adults with mental health problems or emotional disturbances to successfully live in the community, to be self sufficient or to attain self-sufficiency at adulthood, and realize their full potential."
For more information visit www.dcf.state.fl.us |
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Meet your Legislators!
Please join us for an informal lunch at MHA, where Legislators and constiuents can share ideas about how we can improve mental health and wellness in Palm Beach County during the next legislative session. Call for reservations 561-832-3755 or sign up online.
As we prepare for the next Legislative Session, we want you to have an opportunity to sit with your Legislator at this informal lunch and share your views. We have invited your legislators and senators to join us for a Lunch and Learn at MHA on December 9th at noon at MHA (909 Fern St. West Palm Beach, FL).
Several of your Legislators have already said they plan to attend! They look forward to the opportunity to hear directly from their constituents ideas about how we can improve mental health and wellness in Palm Beach County during the next legislative session.
Please sign up now for this lunch! Seating is limited, parking is plentiful (behind the building). Call us to reserve your seat. 561-832-3755 or SIGN UP ONLINE. http://www.mhapbc.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=events.details&content_id=80
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Aggression Control: Dealing with Difficult Clients And Client Resistance Home Study
This Home Study Will Cover:
- Dealing with Difficult Clients and Resistance
- Intervention Techniques
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Tactics for Aggression Control
- Dealing with Confrontation
- Best Practices, Policies, and Procedures
Click here to order the homestudy online!
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Become an Addictions Counselor
 To earn certification in all of FCB's addiction related credentials, candidates must document a minimum number of hours of education and/or training in specified content areas. Silvernail Consultant Services can coach you through this process. We also offer a number of addiction courses that will help you meet your required hours.
Explore our coursework, training events, conferences, seminars: www.silvernailconsultantservices.com/become-an-addictions-counselor.html
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Save the Date March 10th 2011 Women's Recovery Retreat Sponsored by A One Coaching and Women's Recovery Network
 Join us for a Day of Healing and fun activities such as Thai Chi, Recovery Seminars, Meetings, QI Gong, Breath Work, Massage, Reki ect
Contact Laura Kelly for more info 561-5773083
aonecoaching@yahoo.com
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Dear Friends & Colleagues,
As we come to the end of 2011 I am sure many of you are planning your end of year donations or replacing or getting rid of gently used equipment. I wanted to ask you to keep the Parkinson Education Network (P. E. N.) an affiliate of the South Palm Beach County Chapter of the National Parkinson Foundation (the Chapter) a community focused Non-Profit Organization, in mind this holiday season. In 2010, our programs have served over 18,000 people living with Parkinson disease (PD) in Broward, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie, and Indian River Counties. This year we project to increase the number of people we service to over 25,000. Most of our services are provided at no cost to people living with PD and their families. P. E. N. and the Chapter are your go to agency when someone you know has been diagnosed with PD or are in need of community resources.
Every year our organization put out a wish list of supplies and services. These tax deductible contributions are critical to the continued success of our agency.
Thank you for taking the time to read the wish list below. We appreciate your considering our request. If you would like more information about this initiative, please contact me at 561-379-4593.
Thanking you in advance for your generosity,
Milka Santos, ACBSW, VP
Executive Director P.E.N.
1524 N. J Terrace
Lake Worth, Florida 33460
561-379-4593 cell
561-540-8375 fax
Parkinson Education Network 2011 Wish List!
- A professional color copier. (We promote our services via flyers and brochures)
- Monetary contributions are welcome. Your contributions support a patient load that is about 39% higher than last year at this time. General donations are welcome, as are designated funds for urgently needed scholarships, supplies and programs, to name a few.
- Sponsors for activities and events such as an art workshop once a week, volunteers to share their musical talent, a volunteer website developer and etc.
- Office space with a conference room for two people in the Lake Worth area.
- Gift Cards from Costco. Office Depot or Sam's Club to purchase office (copy paper, colored copy paper, card stock paper, self adhesive labels etc.)
- Polycom video conference equipment and software
- A portable LCD projector screen
- Two fairly new Personal Computers with Window 7
- Musical instruments: kazoo, maracas, tambourines
- Digital camera
- Folding chairs and tables
- Heavy duty paper shredder
- Art supplies (chalk, glue, scissors, construction paper, paint, paint brushes, etc.)
"It isn't the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it's the pebble in your shoe."
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Need a Keynote Motivational Speaker? Is your school or university looking for an inspirational motivating speaker?
 Dr. Darlene Silvernail PhD LMHC CAP is a Corporate and Professional Trainer. Dr. Silvernail has been working in the mental health field for over twenty six years. She has extensive experience developing and implementing quality assurance protocols. Dr. Silvernail has been a past nominee for the Robert Woods Foundation Award (1997), The Best Practice Award (2000), and nominated three times for the Sun Sentinel Community Leadership Award (1999-2004). Dr. Silvernail is the President and CEO of Silvernail Consultant Services with clients here and abroad. She has assisted numerous companies in expanding and enhancing their businesses. Her mission is to help you reach your vision and achieve your personal, business and professional goals and to take you, your company and your employees to a higher level. Dr. Silvernail is a board member of the Professional Woman's Network.
For more information visit www.silvernailconsultantservices.com/motivational-speaker.html
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Dr. Darlene Silvernail can be described as an individual who has the propensity to build trusting relationships and connections with just about anyone she meets. Once that tie is created, she then acts as an agent to these relationships and links people together, creating partnerships and alliances while motivating them to move forward to achieve personal and professional success.
PO Box 18745
West Palm Beach, Florida 33416
Silvernail Consultant Services
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Dr. Silvernail has years of experience in content development. A brief narrative description of the journal article, document, or resource. Subject matter experts play an essential role in technical curriculum development by providing accurate and up-to-date information that matches education, training, and workforce needs.
Click here for more info
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JOB OPENINGS
Addictions Professional
Out-Pt SAMH Center seeks LMHC CAP therapist with substance abuse and co-occurring experience.
Fax resume and salary requirements to: (561) 318-8136
Group Facilitator
Counseling Center seeking group facilitator for Anger Management and Batterer's Intervention Program classes. Classes held during the evening hours. Experience in leading these types of groups required.
Please fax resume to:
(561) 624-6137.
Sylvia Keller, PhD, LMHC, CAP
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21-Hour Power and Control Training
Feb 24-26, 2012
Jun 21-23, 2012
Training Cost:
$250.00 This training is targeted specifically for those individuals who:
Work with clients who batter
Work with families impacted by family violence
Are interested in becoming a state approved facilitator and/or certified assessor.
Facilitators/certified assessors seeking to refresh their perspective and receive annual continuing education or contact training hours
Time:
8:30am - 12:30pm
Location:
West Palm Beach Location
Wellington Counseling Center
Wellington Professional Bldg,
Suite 4
12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd.
Wellington, FL 33414
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8 Hours of Substance Abuse Training Specific to Domestic Violence
June 24, 2012
March 3, 2012
Training Cost:
$125.00
Schedule:
8:00-8:30 am - Sign In and Networking
8:30 am Sharp - Workshop Begins
4:30 pm - Workshop Ends
Location:
Wellington Counseling Center
Wellington Professional Bldg, Suite 4
12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd.
Wellington, FL 33414
Questions?
Please call our office at (561) 642-3103
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Florida Certification Board offers grandfathering of Child Advocates Child Welfare Certification Information
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The Grants.gov Contact Center is now available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, excluding Federal holidays, at 1-800-518-4726
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