PSYCHOTHERAPY
IN THE HEART OF THE WOUND IS FOUND HEALING
A Therapeutic Group for Adults Recovering from Traumatic Stress
and Disturbed Attachment
Maggie McGuire, Ph.D.
Mondays 5:30-7:30 p.m., new group starting Oct 5, 2009
Traumatic stress and early attachment disturbances occur when a person is overwhelmed by experiences and is unable to process or assimilate the various responses. Failure to integrate the experience results in a wide variety of adult relational problems and disconnections in the body, mind and spirit. Healing is a process that brings awareness to those parts of our body-mind where awareness has been withdrawn and a numbness, a deadness has been left behind, and where re-entering with a softness, mercy, and safety brings oneself more fully into life. Building on basic bodymind healing practices, we will incorporate meditation, imagery, hypnotherapy, sensory awareness and movement, sounding and drawing, sandplay, writing and storytelling to awaken our deepest desires and tap our inner and outer resources for healing.
To Inquire and Register: Maggie McGuire 472-6694 wellspringvt@gmail.com
Brief initial interview required prior to beginning
Fee: Group $60/session
Insurance accepted; sliding scale is available
GIRLS IN MOTION
An Experientially-Based
Therapeutic Girls Group for 4th-5th-6th Grade Girls
Kary Bennett, MA, CN, LCMHC
Ongoing—call for dates and times
Girls in Motion utilizes the therapeutic benefits of expressive arts and movement, and weaves this together with the psychotherapeutic process, to provide a rich opportunity for girls to develop both interpersonal and intrapersonal skills. A valuable form of psychotherapy, the group process facilitates insight and self awareness amongst peers, and provides peer feedback and support, which are essential to the change process. In addition, the group offers participants the chance to form close and rewarding relationships. Girls in Motion is intended for girls who could benefit from increased self-esteem, overcoming shyness, increased body awareness, learning to emotionally self-regulate, building trust, learning self-care, building respectful relationships, improving social skills, and improving communication skills.
To Inquire and Register: Kary Bennett 472-6694 ext.5 kbennett@pshift.com
A brief initial interview with each participant’s parents is required prior to beginning the group.
Fee: $20; Insurance accepted
TURNING POINTS
A Therapeutic Group for Adults Experiencing Mid-Life Change
Juliann R. Ambroz, M.Ed.
Tuesdays: 12:00-1:15 p.m. and Fridays: 10:00-11:15 a.m.
When life changes rapidly and unexpectedly due to a relationship change, deployments, illness or other upheaval, it can cause disequilibria and has the potential to reactivate issues from past, developmental periods. This group will provide support and practical suggestions for coping when life is no longer predictable or operating according to plan.
To inquire and register: Juliann Ambroz 802-380-2282 or 472-6694 ext.7
or email: juliannambroz@yahoo.com
Fee: $20; Insurance may cover the charge; sliding scale available if necessary
DEPLOYMENTS AND HOMECOMINGS
A Therapeutic Group for Young People
Juliann R. Ambroz, M.Ed.
Fridays: 3:00-4:15 p.m.
Extended deployments of a military parent can provide extreme challenges for children. This group will provide education and support to young people that are currently experiencing a loved one's deployment, or are about to experience the same. Topics covered will include: Common and anticipated events and reactions following deployment orders, the roller coaster of emotions following actual deployment, establishing new routines, anticipation and apprehension as homecoming nears, and post-deployment reintegration.
To inquire and register: Juliann Ambroz 802-380-2282 or 472-6694 ext.7
or email: juliannambroz@yahoo.com
Fee: $20; Insurance may cover the charge; sliding scale available if necessary
