Cultivating Gratitude

I recently attended an interesting conference on Cultivating Gratitude Through Mindfulness and Self-Reflection.  The presenter, Gregg Krech, indicated that this reflection can not only be helpful in cultivating gratitude but in conflict resolutions, finding our purpose, and working through challenging times.

As we approach Thanksgiving, we know many are going through difficult times.   I am grateful to work with some incredible colleagues/therapists.  If you need to reach out to a professional at this time, please contact one of our therapists.  The following have availability at this time:

Lisa Bradford, LCSW, 801.660.8441
Monica Forsman, LAPC, 801.604.5040
Melanie Holt, LAPC, 801.718.9840
Trisha Jensen, LCSW, 801.541.4944
Lisa Steed, LCSW, 801.231.8914
Michael Van Dam, LCSW, 801.815.6152

Grief Retreats

Finding our Resilience in Grief.

Come join with others who are grieving a loss in a beautiful setting - St. George, Utah. To be held at the beautiful Coral Springs Resort

2013 scheduled dates:  February 3, 7 pm - February 6, 11 am.
                                    March 6, 7 pm - March 9, 11 am
                                    April 14, 7 pm - April 17, 11 am
                                    May 1, 7 pm - May 4, 11 am (Mother's Retreat)

For more information, contact Becky Andrews, LPC, FT at 801.259.3883 or email:  becky.lpc@gmail.com

Women's Divorce Group

Women’s Divorce Group

Facilitated by Melanie Holt, LAPC

801.718.9840

Divorce and separation are filled with grief, pain, confusion, fear, stress, role change, and many other expected and unexpected feelings and experiences.

This is a time when many people feel isolated and have a lot of questions about things they have never faced before.

The group experience offers an opportunity to learn and share ideas, feelings, and experiences in a safe and supportive forum with others in similar circumstances.

Tuesday Evening, 7:00-8:30

October 23- November 27

6-week group/$150.00

The group will include education on grief, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, and changing thoughts through the application of positive psychology.  The group will take time to process information as it relates to individuals each week.

Resilient Solutions

1355 North Main, Suite 1

Bountiful, Utah

A Course on Strengthening Families

“Come Home”

A course on Strengthening Families

This course is geared toward parents, single parents, grandparents and any others seeking to fortify and secure their homes and families, recognizing the concern that family foundations are being eroded by external pressures and corrosive influences. The group is designed to be both educational and experiential such that group members will have vision and enthusiasm for what is possible for them to create in their own homes. The principles outlined will be explored through the application of music, literature, and group discussion.

   Reinforcing principles of:

1)     Seeing Things as they Really Are

2)     Creating Simplicity (Prioritizing)

3)     Securing Family Relationships

4)     Practicing Christ-like Parenting

5)     Creating Family Culture

Thursday Evenings at 7:00 – 8:30 pm

October 25 – November 29

Cost: $150

Please contact Michael Van Dam, LCSW for details

801-815-6152

Resilient Solutions, Inc.

1355 N. Main, Ste 3, Bountiful

A Mother Shares

Our mom's group (for mom's who have had a child die) meet Mondays - 11-12:30. The following was shared today by one of the moms: BJ's flowers teach lessons on loss, grief, healing and love | ksl.com When a friend took the flowers off the table decorations after a funeral and planted them in her yard, she began a lovely tradition of bringing a bouquet of those pretty yellow flowers each year to the family who lost their 16-year-old son to cancer. For more information on our mom's group, call Becky Andrews, LPC, FT at 801.259.3883.

Support for Teens who are Grieving

Our next 6-week grief group for teens, 12-17, will begin, Monday, October 22, 4 - 5:15 at Resilient Solutions, Inc, Suite 1, Bountiful, Utah. Contact Becky Andrews, LPC, FT at 801.259.3883 or Melanie Holt, LAPC, 801.718.9840 for further details. Helping Teenagers Cope with Grief, by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Teenagers Mourn Too Each year thousands of teenagers experience the death of someone they love. When a parent, sibling, friend or relative dies, teens feel the overwhelming loss of a someone who helped shape their self-identities. And these feelings about the death become a part of their lives forever. Caring adults, whether parents, teachers, counselor or friends, can help teens during this time. If adults are open, honest and loving, experiencing the loss of someone can be a change for young people to learn about both the joy and pain that comes from caring deeply for others.

Support for those who have had a loved one die from Suicide

Our next group will begin Tuesday, October 9th, 5:30- 6:45 at Resilient Solutions, Inc. 1355 N. Main, Ste. 1, Bountiful, Utah. For details call Melanie Holt, at 801.718.9840. ($95 for 6-week group session). A former group member shares her experience: When my entire world was turned upside down after my husband died from suicide, I only had a handful of people or things I could count on. This group became one of my most reliable and stady constants in the world of turmoil I was living in. The ideas and thoughts presented helped me work through the emotions that were swirling around in my confused head. It helped me realize that I was not crazy and that it was ok for me to feel the way that I did. I felt safe to grieve. Overall, I would not have progressed as far as I have on the path if it wasn't for the support of this group.