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Groups & Workshops
CHILDREN
Social Skills
Hands on learning as they practice valuable social skills needed to function in society.
Anger
Focuses on ways to decrease anger outbursts and manage emotions effectively.
Anxiety
Teach important skills to help children cope with their anxiety.
TEENS
Teen EDGE
For teens who struggle with depression, anxiety and self-destructive behaviors.
Cutting EDGE
Helping teens overcome the urge for self-injurious behavior.
Social Skills
Hands on learning as they practice valuable social skills needed to function in society.
Self-Esteem
Focusing on increasing all aspects of self-esteem for girls presented in a fun "girl empowerment" workshop.
Anger
Teen anger management program to learn about anger styles, ways to decrease anger outbursts and manage emotions effectively.
ADULTS
Parenting the Self- Destructive Teen
Learn the truth about self-destructive behavior; learn how to help your teen.
The Young Women's EDGE
For young adult females who struggle with self-destructive behaviors.
Breaking Free from
Co-Dependency
Learn to assertively communicate wants, needs, thoughts & feelings; skillfully manage conflict.
The HEART of Marriage
Have a stronger, healthier, more satisfying & fulfilling marriage.
Parenting Skills Workshop
Restore peace to your home & learn effective discipline techniques. Learn how to talk to your teen & be heard. |
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Greetings! 
BUSY, BUSY, BUSY!
It's amazing how much "stuff" there is to fit in the time we have! Oh, and how time flies!
We've got some great news! We'd like to announce our new Director of Children's Services, Diana Jennings, MS, LLP. Also, Les Morrison, MA, LPC is now Director of our new Marriage & Family department! Congratulations to both of them for adding these titles & duties to their long list of accomplishments!
As busy as we are, we need to find time to take care of ourselves as well as each other. We need to make time to learn and grow. We need to think before we speak; to be kind. Words have power. Bonnie Nelson, MA, LLP, LPC has written a good article on just that topic!
Speaking of learning & growing....see our extensive list of workshops & seminars below.
Plus, keep your eyes & ears open for the many different places you'll find our highly qualified Clinical Team of our Speakers Bureau, speaking about topics in which they specialize.
Our Child and Adolescent Newsletters are nearly complete! Watch for them soon in your mailbox & online.
The Fall 2012 Open House for our referring Professionals will be held on Friday, October 19, 2012 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. The topic is The YOLO Generation: You Only Live Once. The topic will focus on the extreme risk taking that our youth seem to have normalized. You will see a separate invite soon! Space will be limited.
Have a great time this fall. Take care of yourself. Remember, You Need Not Walk Alone.
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Self-Esteem Just for Girls
Spend the day learning strategies to build confidence & challenge the negative influences on your self-esteem
For Girls 12 to 18 years old
with Mary Johnson-Palazzolo, LMSW
Adolescent Specialist
Saturday, September 29, 2012
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lunch included!
Just $75 per person
Topics include:
~ Challenging Negative Thinking
~ Creating Healthier relationships
~ Building Better Body Image
~ Recognizing the Media's influence
~ Goal Setting for Future Growth
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
You MUST Call to Reserve your Spot
Space is Limited!
248.244.8644
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Parenting
the Self-Destructive Teen
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
7:30 -9 pm
with Leslie Johnsen, MA, LLP
Clinical Director & Director of Adolescent Services
Learn:
~ The truth about self-injurious behavior
~ Common mistakes parents make
~ How to help your teen
Just $30 per person or $50 per couple
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
You MUST Call to Reserve Your Spot!
Space is Limited!
248.244.8644
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The HEART of Marriage
Get the Skills to Improve Any Marriage
with Les Morrison, MA, LPC
Director of Marriage & Family Services
Friday, October 12, 2012, 7-9 pm
snacks included!
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Saturday, October 13, 2012, 9 am - 4 pm
continental breakfast included!
Only $150 per couple!
Over 8 hours of professional therapy for the cost of
1 hour of couples therapy!
This seminar will help you & your spouse to:
~ restore the priority of marriage
~ Learn to value & accept each other
~ Identify core wounds and become allies in healing & growth
~ Discover the rewards of a persistent pursuit of intimacy
All within the framework of a Biblical world view
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
You Must Call to Reserve Your Seat
Space is Limited!
248.244.8644
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Breaking Free from Codependency
Setting Limits of Responsibility
For Adults 18 years & Over
with Elaine Booth, LMSW
Adult Specialist
Friday, October 19, 2012, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Snacks included!
Saturday, October 20, 2012, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Continental Breakfast included!
Just $149 for over 8 hours of
Professional Skill Building Tools
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!!
You must call to reserve your seat!
Space is limited!!
248.244.8644
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Parenting Skills Workshop
with Chandler Fleming, LMSW
Adolescent Specialist
Saturday, October 27, 2012
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
This course is beneficial to all parents of adolescents. Facilitator will use a variety of learning approaches in this fast paced, dynamic workshop, including lecture and real-life examples.
- Effective discipline techniques
- How to deal with difficult kids
- Restore peace to your home
- Learn how not to reward negative behavior
- Increase positive behavior
- How to talk to your teenager & be heard
Just $89 for 1 parent and $129 for both parents
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
CALL TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE
248.244.8644
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The Power of Words by Bonnie Nelson, MA, LLP, LPC
Words have power. They have the power to encourage and they have the power to discourage.
Over and over throughout history we have been able to witness the power of the spoken word. For example, when Mohammed Ali began his boxing career many years ago, he used the powerful words, "I am the greatest." At that time, Mohammed Ali went by the name Cassius Clay and was a relatively unknown boxer. Ten years and thousands of repetitions later he was hailed as the greatest fighter of all times. He used the power of words in the form of an affirmation. Affirmations teach us to speak words in an affirmative manner to assist in bringing about the reality we desire.
My clients and my family will attest to the fact that I frequently "call them out" when they use negative words that are in direct opposition to what they desire to see transform in their lives. For example, statements such as, "I can't do this," or, "I just know I'm going to have a panic attack when I get on the airplane." These negative words will often ensure a negative outcome.
Try this experiment: for the next twenty-four hours, every word that comes out of your mouth will be stated in a positive, encouraging manner. How long do you think it would be before you slipped?
Together, let's challenge ourselves to speak words that will encourage, praise, heal and strengthen ourselves and others. Whoever can go the longest wins! Ready, set, GO!
If you or someone you know could use some encouragement or to heal from the past, please call us to make an appointment at 248-244-8644. |
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Thank you for your continued trust and confidence! |
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Sincerely,
Perspectives Counseling Centers
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