Winter 2014 Newsletter

From the director: Greetings from the cold!  It seems like we are having a winter of my youth.  I remember lots of snow and cold as a child growing up in Wisconsin.  The dog isn't getting walked as much as she would like, and I think I am just making excuses as to why I won't walk her!  At the clinic we have an intern from Concordia with us, Suzanne Kordas, who is taking on some clients for no fee.  Please call the clinic if you or someone you know may benefit from seeing her and we will do a screening on the phone to see if it is a right fit.  We have a new phone system at the clinic and it seems to be helping with getting messages out faster and more accurately.   In this newsletter we will explain the types of therapy we do so that people have a better understanding of what counseling is all about.   Until next time, stay warm and cozy!

Devona Marshall   Clinic Director/Psychotherapist


Types of Therapy at Kettle Moraine Counseling:

Deb Graf, Angela Waldoch, Jennifer Skinner, Christina Lachner and Erin Perez all see children in their practice- and are very well trained in counseling children. Julianne Morrison, JoEllyn Schultz and Devona Marshall primarily see adults and some adolescents. Julianne and Devona do a fair amount of couples counseling also.  Jennifer and Erin are at the Cedarburg and West Bend locations, and JoEllyn is only at the Cedarburg site.  The rest of the therapists are only in West Bend. 

Art therapy:  Angela Waldoch provides art therapy in addition to be a counselor. 
Art therapy is the therapeutic use of art making, within a professional relationship, by people who experience illness, trauma or challenges in living, and by people who seek personal development. Through creating art and reflecting on the art products and processes, people can increase awareness of self and others cope with symptoms, stress and traumatic experiences; enhance cognitive abilities; and enjoy the life-affirming pleasures of making art.   From americanarttherapyassociation.org

  Play Therapy:  Is utilized by all the child therapists.

A form of psychotherapy used with children to help them express or act out their experiences, feelings, and problems by playing with dolls, toys, and other play material, under the guidance or observation of a therapist. Individual Counseling:   Is utilized by all the therapist to help individuals meet the goals they have for counseling using a variety of techniques including cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, solution focused, etc.  The counselor helps the client makes some changes in their lives, whether that be how they feel, think, or act.  Family Counseling:  Is utilized by all the therapist where the family as a whole is looked at and how to strengthen the family. Couples Counseling: Is utilized by all the therapist where the goal is to strengthen the couples relationship, reduce conflict, or to feel more close and connected.  Group Counseling:  We currently do not have any groups at Kettle Moraine Counseling, but there are a few therapist interested in starting some.  Please give us feedback on what groups or individuals you think we should have! Research Update A new study suggests that a gentle caress may be the key to feeling comfortable with one's self. Researchers say a loving touch may increase the brain's ability to construct a sense of body ownership and, in turn, play a part in creating and sustaining a healthy sense of self.  These findings come from a new study published online inFrontiers in Psychology, led by Dr. Aikaterini Fotopoulou from University College London and Dr. Paul Mark Jenkinson from the University of Hertfordshire, both in the UK. Irritability and anger during a major depressive episode (MDE) were associated with increased depressive severity, longer durations of the index episode, poorer impulse control and a more chronic and severe long-term course of the illness, according to a study by Lewis L. Judd, M.D., of the University of California, San Diego, and colleagues. www.kettlemorainecounseling.com