arlene's story: learning to love and be loved |
Mom needed help teaching the greatest lesson of all
"No," is all she had said. But that one word was enough to send "Arlene's" daughter into a rage. Arlene watched in terror as "Shelby" lifted a rocking chair and hurled it at her. She had no idea that a 9-year-old girl could be so strong. Thankfully, the chair missed its target. It was New Year's Eve and Arlene had just realized she couldn't do it alone anymore. Her daughter needed professional help... (click here to continue reading).
Summer 2011 Newsletter
Our new Moments of Clarity newsletter is hitting mailboxes this week. In this issue:
- Arlene's Story: Learning to love and be loved
- Community Partnership: Children's Crisis Intervention Training
- New Psychiatrist: Corey Hough, MD
- Event Recap: Pinwheel Run for Hope 5K
- Budget Cuts: Doing more with less
- **Please note that the August 19 presentation featured under Save the Date has been cancelled**
Click here to read our newest Moments of Clarity newsletter. |
new psychiatrist at Clarity CGC |
Kacy D. Reeves, DO, joins our treatment team
Kacy D. Reeves, DO, child and adolescent psychiatrist, has joined Clarity CGC's treatment team. He will provide inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services at Clarity CGC's main campus.
"I became a psychiatrist to help brighten the lives of children and their families," says Reeves. "I want to help kids improve their mental health and get back on track for a successful future."
Reeves is part of Southwest Psychiatric Physicians (SPP), a group of nine child and adolescent psychiatrists that treat children at Clarity CGC. Clarity CGC currently has the largest staff of child mental health professionals in the region.
Click here to read the full announcement. |
new teen group |
Real teens talking about real issues
Clarity CGC is starting a new group just for San Antonio teens (ages 14-17). The group sessions will provide a confidential place for teens to discuss relationship issues with other teens. Participants will have the opportunity to grow in their ability to establish and maintain healthy meaningful relationships. They will learn about themselves and their relationships through peer interaction. - WHEN:
Every Monday, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. - WHERE:
Clarity CGC's Outpatient Campus 2135 Babcock Road, San Antonio, Texas 78229 - COST:
$25 (may be a covered benefit under your insurance plan)
The group is limited to 12 participants. Contact Joshua Essery, PsyD, or Nanette White, LPC-S, at (210) 614-7070 for more information and to reserve a spot. Click here for more information. |
parenting classes |
Register to attend our English or Spanish parenting classes
Clarity CGC will host parenting classes at our outpatient campus every Thursday starting September 1. Classes in English will be held 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. and classes in Spanish will be held 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - September 1 - Creating a Healthy Family
- September 8 - Communication Within The Family
- September 15 - Establishing Authority as a Parent and Using Effective Discipline Techniques
- September 22 - Dealing With Anger and Conflict in the Family
- September 29 - Nurturing Children's Self-Esteem
- October 6 - Raising 21st Century Kids
Cost: $5.00 per session RSVP: 210-614-7070 Location: Clarity Child Guidance Center (outpatient campus), 2135 Babcock Road, San Antonio, Texas 78229 |