As written by Jackson Shumate

I struggled with depression for a large portion of my life. While I was able to have good days from time to time, there would always be a dark cloud still over me. I can still remember locking myself in my room to be alone to be sad because I thought that it was all that my life would ever come to. My emotions had an effect on those around me as well. Less people would spend time with me because of my gloom.

In the past year, I was finally able to get the help I needed. I was determined to finally push the depression out of my picture. I was starting college. It was time for me to plan for the rest of my life. I didn't want depression to be my identity, as it had been for so long. I was able to receive help from extensive counseling, where I learned about cognitive reconstruction. With this knowledge, I am currently able to change my mindset when I go through negative situations. Eventually, I was put on medication. This was to help my resilience as well by supplying by brain with the serotonin it needs. The last step I took was exercising and building healthy sleeping patterns. These three things have helped me through my illness and I believe that they can help others in similar situations.

   The Child and Family Guidance Center is the Best Place to Work because of the genuine, sweet and positive, upbeat, and diligent working people who practice team building successfully for the sake of serving the individuals in our community and making a difference in their lives.   I am a proud LPC-S Staff Therapist whose interests are: Self-Esteem building, Trauma-Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.  In addition, I am the facilitator of Team Building Committee.  I am grateful for my purpose being fulfilled at CFGC because it is a once and a lifetime experience.  I cannot believe it, but my 1 year anniversary is July 20, 2016.  Time really travels when you are having fun, making memories with wonderful leadership, staff, and clients.  Thank you CFGC Team!

Mounting evidence suggests there's some truth to the old adage, "you are what you eat." And it's time to start listening. Rising Mental Health Disorders U.S. Children According to a recently released report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), millions of children in the U.S. suffer from mental disorders including depression, anxiety, autism, and ADHD. In fact, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ranks number one - with 4.2 million children ages three to 17 affected by the disorder. 

The Child & Family Guidance Center of Texoma

proudly presents  a Mental Health Professional Training Seminar by

 

 Jeffrey N. Wherry, Ph.D., ABPP

Director of the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center Research Institute 

 

Assessment and Treatment of Trauma and Abuse-Related Symptoms 

Using Evidence-based Methods:  

An Introduction.

 

The purpose of this course is to increase the healthcare professional's practical knowledge base about trauma and abuse related symptomatology.   Dr. Wherry will work to provide attendees with an introduction to the current evidence-based methods for treatment of trauma and abuse.

Friday, October 21, 2016     8:30 am - 12:00 pm 

Registration details will be announced by August 15th

Breakfast and CEU's included