January16, 2023 Updates
A word from Sam
It has been an interesting start to the new year- I reserve my opinions on how it has been going so far, LOL. It’s been a busy few weeks and it doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon. With that in mind, please don’t forget to create space in your life for self-care- whether it be 10 minutes a day or 60 minutes- make the time.
Being a therapist isn’t easy these days and life hasn’t been very cooperative for many of you these days. Mad to each of you for showing up for clients and balancing it all.
General Updates
Apex Office
The apex office has a new printer! Please be sure to add it as a device to your laptop for optimal printing!
The landlord has notified me that the water will be shut off to the entire building on Wednesday from 7:30am-8:45am.
The landlord has gotten several complaints about a dog barking and running around the hallways. Joanne's Tilly is not involved in this but the landlord did remind us that only "service" animals are allowed in the building and not "ESA" animals (insert eyeroll).
Sanford Office
We have been struggling with internet connectivity for months at the Sanford office which was finally fixed this weekend. An email was sent out to the Sanford office team making everyone aware of log ins and passwords for the internet.
Eric has been working hard on renovating our Group Room/Art Therapy Room and it will be ready within the next week or so.
Eyelight- Coffee, Comics & Houseplants has closed their doors officially this weekend- a sad day for people in Sanford who loved to gather there. We have been working with the owners to coordinate the use of our space for a kids art class that they used to host in their space.
I offered my first official private group sound bath for local moms who were feeling stressed out and it went great! As always there is a learning curve when doing something new but I am excited to offer more sound healing as most people are finding it extremely beneficial to attend.
Eric @ Renaissance Hypnosis is offering a few groups starting in February for anyone who may have a client who is interested- see attached flyer for more info. His first Men's Mindset Meditation Meetup will have a in-person option (in Sanford) and online option. More info can be found on his website.
Alchemy Wellness Center, LLC will begin offering more services over the next few months:
Self-care Studio will open within the Wellness Center offering a variety of self-care products and a nice community hangout spot.
We have ordered our first Salt Cabin and will be offering this service once the room is completed (x 12 weeks or so, depending on when it arrives). The executive one person salt cabin combines: a fully functional sauna; a professional grade Halo Therapy salt room; and a LED chromotherapy (light therapy) chamber.
We are recruiting and have made some great connections with massage therapist who will be available for bookings in the Sanford office (specializes in prenatal massage ++), a yoga instructor and a local artist looking to create therapeutic art groups for adults.
We may be partnering with VivaHydration to offer Mobile IV Vitamin and IM Shots- The owners are local to NC. Julianna is going to give any of our team a 10% discount on their services and if you are interested we can host a "pop-up" for the team in the Apex or Sanford offices. Respond to this email thread if interested!
School-based Program
We are now live with the Wake County School-based Program, questions about this can be sent directly to Laurie MacDonald, LCSW!
Clinical Updates
No updates
Resources
N/A
Team Happenings
January 27, 2023 4pm- Whole Brain Escape Room Team Activity with dinner to follow
Training Opportunities
Lenae Release Method-Express & Release- An email was sent out over the weekend about this training, if you are interested in taking it, please let me know, she is doing the beta testing with our practice and we will be able to really help her by bridging the gap btw movement and mental health. She wants our ongoing feedback to make this program a success.
EFIT Training Opportunity-**Free**Transforming Trauma with Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT)
Prepare & Enrich- For those who are interested in this certification, Don will be coordinating an online or in-person training on a Saturday. Please respond if you prefer in-person or virtual training.
Save the date- March 8, 2023 during Peer Support Meeting- Max will be presenting on practical application of skills!
Other Stuff
That’s all she wrote!
Dec. 26, 2022 Updates
A word from Sam
Happy Tuesday! Christmas fly by quick and here we are in the lull between Christmas and New Year- A time for reflection and purging. Thank you to all that sent us holiday cards, they were super cute and enjoyed by us!
General Updates
Apex Office
A few members on the team will begin expanding hours after the new year and we will also be hiring one more kids therapist to help meet the demands of our clients. If you know anyone looking for a new position, send them over!! We have done a few interviews recently and are keeping our fingers crossed.
Sanford Office
We are currently hiring for 1-2 providers in our Sanford office to help meet the growing needs, especially for kids. If you know anyone interested, let me know or send them my way!
School-based Program
Pending correction of yet another form that they want.
Clinical Updates
No updates
Resources
The Hope Center- For Youth & Family Crisis- Funded by Alliance, Operated by KidsPeace- Fuquay Varina, NC
Services:
Behavioral Health Urgent Care- serves youth ages 4-17 experiencing a crisis due to substance use disorder, mental health disorder and/or IDD or any combination.
Facility-Based Crisis Program (FBC)- 16 bed staff-secure service providing 24 hour inpatient therapeutic programming for children 6-17.
MORES-(Mobile Outreach Response Engagement Stabilization)-serving youth 5-17, consisting of a team of specially trained crisis responders who work to engage youth and their families to address an immediate crisis- To utilize this program- call KidsPeace at 484-215-6756- Service is available 7b days a week- 10am-10:30pm. Afterhours-reach out to Alliance Access and Information Line- 1-800-510-9132
Team Happenings
No News is good news
Training Opportunities
Dreya Blume, LCSW is a colleague and friend of mine who has a very unique approach to the work that she does. She is a multi-book author (under their previous name- Andy Matzner). Dreya is also a recent transplant from VA and is an amazing human being. Along with all of this, Dreya is also a sound healer and loves all things esoteric (which is how we actually connected). She offers some really interesting workshops and courses that are holistic in nature. Please check out the offerings here. Some of her upcoming offerings include:
Trainings/workshopsTarot Activities Workshop- Clinical Application of the cards
Emotional Freedom Technique- A Comprehensive Training
Letter writing for Gender-Affirming Care.
Groups- Redefining your life after addictionSoul Awakenings- an online writing circle for healing
Other Stuff
That's all she wrote for now! If you have anything you would like to share, please let me know! If you have not yet received your Peak gift within the next week or so, please reach out so I can investigate where it is!