Description of Services
Therapy:
Ashleigh Hinner M.S. E., L.P.C. and Jolene Nowak M.S., L.P.C.
Both Ashleigh and Jolene offer individual, couples, and family therapy. Therapy services designed to help children and adults deal with a variety of issues affecting their lives. Issues such as anxiety, depression, life changes, behavior problems, trauma, ADD/ADHD, sexual abuse, physical abuse, relationship difficulties, divorce adjustment problems.
We accept and submit claims to most private insurance plans and medical assistance for our services.
The S.A.F.E. Program
The S.A.F.E. program is a counseling/education program aimed at stopping the generational cycle of domestic violence. It is a group therapy program that serves domestic violence abusers who are either self referred or referred by the court system.
Why Do People Come Into the S.A.F.E. Program?
We believe that working on an intimate relationship can only happen when both people are equal, open, and can freely share their thoughts, perceptions and feelings. If relationships have a chance to survive, abuse must stop. The program accepts referrals from a variety of sources including self-referral, mental health professionals, Social Services, the legal system, etc.
What Happens in the S.A.F.E. Program?
Depending on the individuals needs, we offer a 21-31 week group which is a combination of education, therapy and support. The groups are co-facilitated by a male and female therapist. It is our goal that each man learns to identify all the controlling and abusive behaviors, while encouraging assertive/respectful approaches to handing his feelings, thoughts and conflicts.
We ask that he consider the impact of how each of the following abusive behaviors have affected his partner, his child(ren), and himself. Abusive behaviors such as: Physical abuse, emotional abuse, isolation, intimidation, threats, male privilege, economic abuse, sexual abuse, and using children. As the group progresses, the men also consider other important issues, such as feelings behind their anger, their dysfunctional beliefs and attitudes about women, their role as a man and partner and more. It is our goal that he stop all the abusive behaviors listed above, become a better listener, respect the differences of others, give more support and praise to others, learn to relax and be more patient, understand himself better and treat his partner as an equal.
We believe that each man has a capacity of changing his actions and reactions within his relationships. As a result, men will discover more satisfying relationships and be more comfortable with who they are. Taking responsibility for his actions is the first and biggest step towards change. What happens after that depends on his motivation level and commitment to working on his own problems.
This program is funded in part by the United Way of Marathon County.
The Butterfly Program:
Peaceful Solutions Counseling offers education/therapy groups for the children whose parents are currently going through a divorce. This one time (3 ½ hour) session is offered to children of all ages when there is a divorce or separation occuring.
Our groups will help children:
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Understand their feelings are normal and that they are not alone.
Understand their feelings are normal and that they are not alone.•Express their thoughts and feelings productively in a neutral, supportive
Express their thoughts and feelings productively in a neutral, supportive environment.
•Understand how divorce affects them and learn skills to handle their reactions to it.
Understand how divorce affects them and learn skills to handle their reactions to it.•See problems differently and create coping skills that lead to life changes related and unrelated to divorce.
See problems differently and create coping skills that lead to life changes related and unrelated to divorce.•Understand that many types of families are possible.
Understand that many types of families are possible..
We offer four separate groups, and have the curriculum and discussions reflect their age and development. The groups may have up to eight children in each session.
1.Ages 6-8
Ages 6-82.Ages 9-11
Ages 9-113.Ages 12-13
Ages 12-134.Ages 14-17
Ages 14-17Men's Mentoring Program:
The Mentoring program is an individualized program that helps each man establish and work toward goals of self-suffiency, emotional stability, and other identified individual goals. A staff member meets with each man individually and regularly (in and out of the office) to support, encourage and guide each participant to reach their potential.
The Men's Aftercare Program:
The after care program is designed for men who have succesfully completed the S.A.F.E. Program and desire continued support and guidance. We offer weekly meetings for men who want to remain on the path of non-violence and mutual respect.
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world..." M.G.
