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E-Connect Newsletter / 4.13.16
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What an amazing response. Thank you!
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What would you do if you had more time? Click image for more information.
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We are thrilled with the positive response to this series. Thank you for your interest.
If you have RSVPed for the April 14th wine and cheese gathering, y
ou may have heard that the location had been changed to Tifereth Israel Synagogue. Be assured, the location is indeed at the Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center. We opted to be creative with space and stay with the original location.
Please check with your friends to make sure they know. Thank you.
While the April 14 wine and cheese gathering is full, you may still register for conversations that will occur in May, June and/or July. We appreciate your interest.
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Health Tip
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Susan Koehler, P.A.-C., psychiatry physician assistant) at Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center |
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Dr. Geoffrey Hills, D.O., psychiatrist at Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center |
Did you know cardiovascular disease can trigger depression? Counseling and medication can help. If you have experienced a cardiac event or diagnosis, you may wish to ask your doctor for a referral to a qualified mental health professional.
The Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center's in-house psychiatry team (see photos right) can work with your doctor to treat your cardiac-related depression. For more information on the Center's psychiatry services, call 515-274-4006 or email
[email protected].
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Hello spring!
If you follow us on Facebook you've already seen this picture, officially known as "the view from the conference room." If you do not follow us on Facebook, you should! Please click image and "like"our Facebook page, for timely information and cute animal photos.
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Psychological Testing Services
The Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center is your resource for a variety of forms of psychological testing for children, adolescents and adults. We offer intelligence assessment (IQ), learning disorder testing, adaptive behavior, assessment of developmental challenges, Autism Spectrum assessment, testing for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), emotional functioning/personality assessment, memory testing, and testing for differential diagnosis for clients of all ages.
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Kathy Reardon, Holistic Nurse, Spiritual Director, and Healing Touch Practitioner at Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center
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The Center's Kathy Reardon is a featured speaker at A Light in the Darkness: Understanding and Ministering to Depression
The Center's Kathy Reardon, R.N., M.S., holistic nurse, spiritual director, and Healing Touch Practitioner, will join Randy Kiel, M.A., L.M.H.C., to offer a workshop to explore a holistic approach to depression, examining its impact on the physical, emotional, and spiritual life and how we can better minister to those who are dealing with depression.
A Light in the Darkness: Understanding and Ministering to Depression
April 16, 2016
8:30 am - 12:30 pm.
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Walk with Mark for counseling assistance
Mark Minear, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist at the Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center. In April and May he will be walking across Iowa Hwy 30, from river to river, to raise awareness and funds for mental health counseling assistance. His goal is to raise $10,000 to support vulnerable men and boys who are underinsured, complementing the Center's Women Helping Women fund.
Sign up to receive more information, including Mark's daily blog posts.
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Apply now for PrairieFire, a two year spiritual formation program
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PrairieFire is an invitation to a deeper spiritual life, an invitation to set time aside for renewing of self and awakening of soul. It is an opportunity for education and mutual guidance and support in developing spiritual awareness and life-sustaining spiritual practices.
Program components for PrairieFire include:
- Monthly gatherings for two years from September 2016 through June 2018
- A two-day retreat each September (2016 and 2017)
- Day-long gatherings each month from October through June
- Gatherings include a variety of experiences, such as
- Opening and closing circles of meditation, centering and personal sharing
- Topical presentation with monthly readings assigned
- Small group spiritual direction
- Experiential exercises with time for quiet personal reflection.
- Community-building with an emphasis on compassionate hospitality
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More opportunities to enhance Leadership and Spiritual Life
For more information contact Diane McClanahan, Director of Leadership and Spiritual Life, [email protected], 515-251-6667.
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Clergy Open House
Clergy Open House
April 26, 2016
at the Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center
Watch for more information.
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Watch for registration information soon
18th Annual Women Helping Women Luncheon
Friday, May 13, 2016
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Embassy Suites Downtown
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Our mission is to bring understanding, hope and healing to people of all ages through counseling and education.
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Our key services:
Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center is a nonprofit, nonsectarian organization
serving 2,450 individuals annually including children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
Although best known for its 44 years of quality, professional mental health therapy, the Center is a multi-faceted organization providing a range of services:
- Counseling, including specialized services for children and adolescents
- Psychological testing and assessment
- Psychiatric consultation and care
- Training for clinical professionals
- Leadership and spiritual life programming
- Conflict transformation and strategic planning services for congregations, nonprofits and businesses
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4.13.16
Dear Reader,
Thank you for your interest in the Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center. As always, your feedback is welcome.
All best,
Terri Speirs
Director of Marketing and Communications
Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center
515-251-6670
P.S. Here are some of our clinicians and administrators (approximately half of the staff) sending a big hello to you all, our wonderful newsletter readers. Cheers!
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