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See Our New CAFE PRESS STORE LOGO
Or find it through our FUNDRAISING PRODUCTS page!
We've got gifts, calendars, & now that we've got an active volunteer (graphic designer Sharon T.) working on it. Right now, we plan to have more calendars and other items for 2012 soon.. We've got some beautiful images & so much more to get up there, as time permits. Our items are--and will be--beautiful, healing, and fun.
Tell your friends, and keep checking back for more!
Check ALL the links, find gifts, & help MV raise $!
Soon we'll be adding new gifts (including a loving-message mug from Marguerite Stucki) to our Donated Items fundraising page. Keep an eye on it!
And don't forget to use Goodsearch and Goodshop to do your internet searching and shopping too! They offer Good Dining, as well! Take a look! & Be sure to list MANY VOICES as your charity of choice for all your Goodsearch activities.
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RESEARCH REQUESTS
New Survey- Just out (running until summer 2012)
Lisa Hallab, a doctoral student from the University of Western Sydney, Australia, is conducting a study on how young adults cope with traumatic experiences. She is looking for participants aged 18-30 who have experienced a traumatic event and are currently seeking mental health treatment. Participation will involve completing an online questionnaire (20-40 minutes).
Please email Lisa Hallab at l.hallab@uws.edu.au for further details, or go to the website to participate.
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I am a graduate student in the Department of Counseling Psychology at Arizona State University. I am conducting a dissertation research study looking at the different ways in which people respond to stressful experiences including resilience and posttraumatic growth. I will continue to recruit participants age 18 and older, until July, 2012. The survey takes about 20 minutes to complete. An information letter and survey can be accessed at this link: http://edu.surveygizmo.com/s3/574707/Research-Study
Participants who would like to be entered to win a $50 gift card, can send their email address after completing the study and 3 participants will be randomly selected for these prizes. Thank you! Rachel Wiley, MA.
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The American Psychological Association (APA) has represented psychology globally for more than 100 years. With 154,000 members, it is the largest association of psychologists worldwide. APA publishes more than 70 journals. Every article, in every journal, is thoroughly reviewed before publication, ensuring its quality and relevance.Learn more about journals from the American Psychological Association at its website.
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Menninger Hospital at The Mental Health Epicenter to open in Houston in Spring of 2012.
On Thursday, April 12, 2012, a Grand Opening event will be held at the newly constructed Menninger Hospital at The Mental Health Epicenter, 12301 Main St., Houston, TX. Celebrate this momentous occasion. There will be morning and afternoon tours and events. For more information contact 713-275-5060 or email . The Menninger Clinic website is located here.
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Bridges to Recovery has opened its third residential mental health facility in the Southern California town of Bel Air. This private, residential treatment program works with adults who suffer from depression, anxiety, trauma or other mental health disorders, who prefer an alternative to a hospital setting. The Bel Air residence offers clients private living suites and the comforts of a luxury home. Featuring a pool, fountains,and ocean views, the residence helps clients relax as they focus on developing new pathways to happier, healthier lives. Two other Bridges to Recovery residential facilities are located in Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades. Each facility provides support to no more than six patients at a time. Individualized, "whole-person" care is administered to each patient over a period of four to twelve weeks, in a home-like setting. For more information see the website of Bridges to Recovery.
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A special welcome to our newest MVMC advertiser, the Mountain Youth Academy in Mountain City, TN.
This specialized accredited psychiatric residential treatment center accepts both girls and boys aged 6-17, to nurture the development of pro-social behaviors. Educational programming is included. Contact them at the website or by calling 423-727-9898. And please tell them you found their name at MANY VOICES!
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MICHAEL BRODSKY, MD, appointed as MEDICAL DIRECTOR at BRIDGES TO RECOVERY
PACIFIC PALISADES, Ca., Aug. 2, 2011- Bridges to Recovery, a Southern California-based private, residential behavioral health program for adults with psychiatric disorders announces the appointment of Michael Brodsky, MD as medical director. In this position, Dr. Brodsky's responsibilities will include oversight of the medical and psychiatric aspects of treatment, coordination of care with the program director and clinical director, and outreach to the local, national and international psychiatric community.
Dr. Brodsky will maintain his role as instructor and board-certified psychiatrist at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. Since 2007 he has been the director of psychiatric serves at the Venice Family Clinic, the largest free clinic in the United States. Dr. Brodsky has a particular interest in integrating biological and psychological treatment strategies to treat complex emotional and behavioral difficulties...
Bridges to Recovery is a premier residential behavioral health facility for men and women suffering from psychiatric disorders seeking an alternative to a hospital environment for their care. Through a unique and effective combination of psychotherapy and integrative therapy, Bridges to Recovery has seen hundreds of patients across the United States and abroad since first opening its doors in 2003, with facilities in The Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica and Bel Air, California. The treatment team at Bridges to Recovery commits to whole person healing for these patients through integrative and holistic treatment through individual psychotherapy with group counseling, yoga, meditation, music, art, open air fitness and nutrition. For more information about Bridges to Recovery, please visit website or call (877) 602-0257.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Of the 2 million United States Service members that have been in wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, it’s estimated that up to 50 percent experience combat-related issues ranging from substance abuse to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Now, a University of Missouri professor is conducting a unique study that will give military veterans a “training buddy” to help them cope while helping shelter dogs become more adoptable.
The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine’s Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction (ReCHAI) has been supported and funded through a series of grants from Mars Petcare (the WALTHAM Foundation, PEDIGREE Foundation and Banfield Charitable Trust) and the MU Research Board, to conduct a study of the mutual benefit of veterans training shelter dogs. Researchers hope this partnership between man and animal will make the dogs better family members and assist the veterans’ adjustment after returning home.
See this video about the program: MU Study Pairs Military Veterans and Shelter Dogs To Ease Transition Home for Veterans; Train Shelter Dogs To Be More Adoptable from MU News Bureau on Vimeo
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New contact information for the Trauma Program at Sheppard Pratt is Admissions Coordinator:
410-938-5078 or 410-938-3584..
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The International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation (ISSTD) offer a complete list of professional training options from ISSTD, here. Find all the professional support and encouragement you need by joining this incredible organization!
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Life Healing Center in Santa Fe announces a new Executive Director. Mary Young, MS has been in the behavioral health field for the past 19 years. After receiving her master's degree in Counseling Psychology, she has worked at virtually ever level in inpatient facilities, the last 10 at administrative or Executive Director levels.
Life Healing Center is a premier treatment center for trauma recovery, as well as sex, love, and relationship addiction
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An inspirational CD to raise awareness of military sevice personnel suffering from PTSD or Traumatic Brain Injury is available from Stay Strong Nation. The CD is free except for shipping, and is accompanied by a postcard to be filled out and delivered to the troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. Donations are always welcomed, too.
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An estimated 39 million survivors of child sexual abuse exist today in America.
Isn't it time we talk about it?
TAALK's mission is to break the silence that surrounds child sexual abuse.
http://www.taalk.org/
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Psychotherapy Training in treatment of dissociative disorders and trauma is offered by the ISST-D at more than a dozen locations worldwide. Check the website for details.
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Volunteers Needed by MV -
We are STILL trying to gather top quality site URLs for trauma info for our Public Education site (it's not ready yet!) If you'd like to help us research a trauma topic, please contact me now!
We also would like volunteers to collect names/addresses of your community mental health centers, substance abuse facilities, and homeless or domestic violence shelters. We need local information for future grant-writing projects. We hope to find funding to subsidize subscriptions to counselors who are working within the (often underpaid) public and non-profit systems.
Send your info to Lynn - & thanks!
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Musician and survivor Michael Skinner is available to perform at YOUR event. Contact him and hear his latest CD "Waitin' For A Train" available now at his website.
19 songs, 79-1/2 minutes of music. Check it out! (And please note -above - that Mike has donated several copies of his CDs to MANY VOICES for fundraising purposes. Order NOW!
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YOUTUBE animations by MV reader Kate Edwin (aka Katiekay) on topics familiar to those who dissociate:
Where Ever You Go seems to me to show the experience of recovering (also losing time).
It's In the Eyes is a poignant animation of feelings. Check them out!
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