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E-Connect Newsletter / 1.27.16
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Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center staff learn current issues in street narcotics
by Sara Miller, intern at Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center
Brady Carney, Senior Police Officer at the Des Moines Police Department came to the Center on Friday, January 15, 2016, as a guest presenter for the "Understanding Substance Abuse Class 101." The class is part of the curriculum for the Center's graduate student training program, and is also offered as a professional development for clinicians in the community. Read more.
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Photo: Laura Nydam (right) L.I.S.W., C.A.D.C., M.S.W., a therapist at the Center, teaches a professional development class for clinicians, "Understanding Substance Abuse 101." As part of the class, she arranged for Officer Carney's guest presentation. Also pictured here, Andrea Severson (left) a graduate student in the Center's clinical practicum program.
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In the news
Kelli Hill, Ph.D., adolescent clinical psychologist and the director of clinical services at the Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center, was recently interviewed by KCCI TV on how to recognize the signs of suicide risk.
Thank you to Shaina Humphries, reporter at KCCI TV, for helping us
educate the community about suicide awareness.
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How to prevent suicide
Most anyone age 16 years and older can learn how to recognize the signs of suicide and conduct prevention measures. Register now for ASIST,
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training.
This workshop is part of a series of educational opportunities offered by the Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center to train the community on suicide awareness and prevention.
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You are invited to an open house to explore the PrairieFire program.
PrairieFire is
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two year program of spiritual renewal and formation.
To learn more about PrairieFire, you are invited to an open house with two date options:
- Thursday, February 11, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
- Saturday March 5, 9:30 - 11 a.m.
Location: Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center, 8553 Urbandale Avenue, Urbandale, IA 50322 RSVP online here.
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What would you do if you had more time?
RSVP for our new conversation series, Redefining Aging. C
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Opportunities to enhance Leadership and Spiritual Life:
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We love our students. (And our teachers.)
Susan Ackelson, M.S.W., (photo left) a therapist at the Center, recently presented on "Trauma and the Body" to students in the Center's Pastoral Care Specialist program (photo below), a professional development series for faith leaders, who are often a front-line resource for individuals and families experiencing problems in their daily lives. Participants meet on a monthly to learn from a roster of experts. Topics include addiction, co-dependency, caregiver stress, loss and grief, depression, the spirituality of aging, and more.
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Save the date!
18th Annual Women Helping Women Luncheon
Friday, May 13, 2016
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Embassy Suites Downtown
Watch for exciting announcements about this year's keynote speaker and honoree.
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Mental health services for women, girls and children
Unique Needs.
Women, girls and children have unique mental health needs. Consider the following facts*:
- Women and girls are more frequently vulnerable to violence and trauma.
- Women are 70 percent more likely than men to suffer from depression.
- Women often have multiple roles, family responsibilities, and experience a higher incidence of poverty as compared to men.
- Women with mental health issues are more highly stigmatized and stereotyped.
- Teen girls may be at higher risk for depression, anxiety, or even suicide.
- Childhood is an important time to build mental wellness. Half of all mental illnesses begin before age 14.
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| The Center's 26 masters or doctorate-prepared counselors provide quality mental health services for people of all ages and walks of life. |
Professional Care.
Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center serves more than 2,450 individuals annually through quality mental health therapy. Seventy five percent of our clients are women and children. The Center is committed to serving people in need of counseling, regardless of their financial status.
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and National Center for Health Statistics
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"My therapist is very professional yet personable and consistently shows acceptance and understanding while helping me gain insight
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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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Who we are:
Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center is a nonprofit, nonsectarian organization offering a broad range of mental health services
, serving 2,450 individuals annually including 700 children.
Although best known for its 43 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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The Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center is committed to providing high quality mental health services to everyone who walks through our doors, regardless of household income.
Your tax-deductible gift makes a positive difference in our community.
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1.27.16
Dear Reader,
Welcome to the new year, and to our new editorial calendar. The Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center is a multifaceted organization with diverse audiences. With this "E-Connect" newsletter, our goal is to communicate useful information for the entire community.
We will alternate weekly this newsletter with our "Leadership and Spiritual Life" newsletter, providing information
that may be especially
relevant to the faith community and those interested in enhancing their spiritual life.
With so many opportunities, our goal is to get the right information to the right people. As always, your feedback is welcome.
All best,
Terri Speirs
Director of Marketing and Communications
Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center
515-251-6670
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