Greetings!
This time of year leaves are turning vibrant colors, eventually falling to the ground, temperatures are cooling, and change is all around.
Seasons of change is what we all experience, some much greater than others. We are proud to be here for those experiencing a difficult season in their lives.
We are so grateful to you and the Texoma community for supporting our life-changing work. Please take a few minutes to catch up with us.
With Gratitude,
Brenda Hayward
Executive Director
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Fall/Winter 2021 Newsletter |
Child & Family Guidance Center
804 E. Pecan Grove Rd.
Sherman, TX 75090
903-893-7768
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Our BIG Dream is Almost Complete!
We are SUPER excited to announce our expansion project is almost completed. A huge shout out to Apex Construction for their over the top commitment to CFGC to not only build a beautiful new addition, but to do so in record time with the utmost professionalism and skill.
Completion and move in is scheduled for December. CFGC's footprint will be increased to approx. 8,800 square feet, including a beautiful new, open air entrance, check-in kiosk, expanded waiting room and administrative area, 21 treatment rooms, 2 conference rooms, 3 new restrooms, new furniture and technology. Our capacity to serve our community has the potential to double over time.
We are so very grateful to everyone who has contributed to the Changing Lives Capital Campaign. We are still seeking funding to match our Mabee Foundation $135,000 challenge grant.
Please consider a gift to help us reach our goal. Any amount makes an impact, and there are several flexible payment plans available.
A ribbon cutting and open house is planned in the new year.
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Two Ways To Give:
Giving Tuesday and Amazon Wishlist
Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, the idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
At a time when we are all recovering from the pandemic, generosity is what brings people together across the globe. Generosity gives everyone the power to make a positive change in the lives of others and is a fundamental value anyone can act on.
This Giving Tuesday, CFGC is emphasizing opportunities to give to Texoma children and families in a safe way that allows for social connection and kindness. You can donate directly through our website by clicking here or you can purchase items from our amazon wish list by clicking here. Items will be used at our office with clients.
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Sisters of Service Providing Thanksgiving Dinners to CFGC Clients
Due to the efforts of the Sisters of Service (SOS), several of our clients and their families living in poverty, will be blessed with a delicious Thanksgiving dinner this year.
SOS is donating all the food and fixings for Thanksgiving dinners to 20 families in need. We are so honored and thankful that SOS has supported us and our clients through the years.
The SOS along with our clinical director will meet clients and their families at CFGC to deliver the food.
When offered the Thanksgiving meal, one client commented, "I didn't know how I was going to be able to buy food for Thanksgiving this year . Thank you so much."
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Congratulations to Karlie Niehus for earning her LPC Licensure! |
CFGC is licensed by the state of Texas to provide clinical supervision and be a placement site for LPC Associates to learn and hone their skills while earning their 3000 field hours.
We are very proud to share that Karlie is number 33 of the licensed interns and practicum students to go through the program since 2013.
Karlie has been hired full time as a CFGC staff therapist. She is highly skilled, caring, and compassionate. Way to Go, Karlie!
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4 Mindful Tips to
De-Stress This Holiday Season
Not feeling particularly cheery this time of year? You’re not alone. Many find that the holidays bring as much stress as they do joy. But there are ways to ease through the season. To help make the most of your festivities, Neda Gould, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and director of the Johns Hopkins Mindfulness Program at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, shares some mindful tips.
What is mindfulness? “Mindfulness is bringing your attention to the present moment with an element of nonjudgment and acceptance. It is noticing when we get caught up in thoughts about the past or the future, and returning our attention to the present — the only reality,” explains Gould.
While mindfulness can be a formal meditation practice, there are also informal ways to practice this skill. This can give us perspective and decrease stress.
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Help Make the Holidays Bright for CFGC Clients
Our clients have faced many challenges during 2021. We want to help remove some of those challenges this holiday season.
The Child & Family Guidance Center of Texoma is collecting Gift Cards in the amount of $25 and up to give to families in need this holiday season, and we need YOUR help!
If you would like to donate, you can donate through our website and we will purchase the gift cards for you. Simply click here to donate.
If you prefer to purchase a traditional Wal-Mart Gift Card, they can be purchased at any local Wal-Mart store. Please deliver or mail Gift Cards to the CFGC office, located at 804 E. Pecan Grove Road, Sherman, TX 75092.
The deadline for gift card donations is December 15.
Together, we can bring joy to hurting Texoma children and families this holiday season! Please email tdancer@cfgcenter.org or call 903-893-7738 with any questions.
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Mark your calendar for the return of the Starfish Benefit- LIVE!
Saturday, May 7, 2022
Exciting plans are underway!
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We are so very thankful for YOU!
For every kind act of support, your unwavering belief in our healing work, and all the financial and in-kind gifts that make our work possible.
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"It's the first day of autumn!
A time of hot chocolatey mornings, and toasty marshmallow evenings, and, best of all, leaping into leaves!"
WINNIE THE POOH
POOH'S GRAND ADVENTURE
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Child & Family Guidance Center of Texoma
804 E. Pecan Grove Road, Sherman TX 75090
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