Spring 2014 Newsletter
Things have been changing here at Kettle Moraine Counseling. JoEllyn Schulz is slowing down and nearing retirement after over 30 years of providing psychotherapy to our community. I have greatly enjoyed working with her over these past 10 years. She will still be around, but in a limited capacity, and she is on to her own new adventures! We have recently hired 3 new therapists, and are very excited to work with them. Sara Tabaska, who's biography is in this newsletter, Gina Brindowski, and Chandell Demera (biographies to follow soon). Welcome aboard ladies! Having the new therapists on board greatly expands our ability to serve the community, and all three will be at the West Bend and Cedarburg locations. We are growing with more staff and also more space; at both locations we will be expanding our physical space, partly to accommodate the groups we will be offering. More information on the group therapy will be forthcoming, and you can contact myself or Erin Perez. We will be offering groups for children over the summer!!!
So many changes, but all good stuff! We have room for referrals! Thank you for considering our clinic and the support we have received throughout the 4 years we have been open; we have grown way more than ever anticipated, and we will continue to live up to the communities expectations of us. Erin also wrote a piece on changes after a divorce. Til next time, be gentle with yourself and others, Devona Marshall
Kettle Moraine Counseling welcomes Sara Tabaska!
Sara is a Licensed
Professional Counselor under the direct supervision of Devona Marshall and Erin
Perez. She has five years of experience working with children. Sara obtained
her Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and Family Studies for the University
of Madison-Wisconsin. She received her Master's Degree from Capella University in
Mental Health Counseling. During her internship, she worked in a residential
facility for boys and male adolescents assisting with individual, group and
family therapy focusing on trauma-informed care. She also gained knowledge in
experiential therapy on a weekly basis. Sara has experience working in the
child welfare sector. She took a strengthens based approach to assist families
in the reunification process through the use of parent coaching session, mental
health advocacy, and family needs assessment. Sara has five years experience
working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficient Disorder/Attention
Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Sara takes Strengthens Based and Client Centered Approach. Sara is
currently working towards a certificate in Play Therapy from Capella
University.
Sara's Specialists and Interests:
Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome
Attention Deficient Disorder/Attention Deficient
Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Anxiety
Attachment
Children/adolescent behavioral & emotional issues
Depression
Parenting
Self-Esteem
Trauma
sara@kettlemorainecounseling.com
262.334.4340
Redefining Your Family After Divorce
Erin Perez LPC
Divorce can be such a difficult time for families, even ones
where the divorce is amicable. For
children, at a time when they are discovering so much about themselves and the
world around them, their lives are forever changing. Divorce can sometimes leave children feeling
that they have no control in their lives. For parents, the adjustment of being single
again, and trying to meet the physical and emotional needs of your children
while managing your own stress can prove to be a very challenging juggle.
One concept that comes up often when I’m meeting with
families going through a divorce is how to redefine your family. Depending on how old your children are, it
may be helpful to involve them in this process. Have them participate in
creating choices of how you spend your time together. For example, every Sunday night is board game
night…let them take turns selecting what game you play. Offer to have them assist you in meal planning
during your placement time with them.
Discuss traditions that they have enjoyed or new ones that they want to
try and plan to implement them in to your calendar if able. For example, a summer camping trip to
northern Wisconsin. Lastly, don’t forget
to take time for yourself! You cannot give, that which you do not have-
Juli Alverado.
Managing your own stress from the divorce and meeting your
needs can help you to feel more comfortable when with your kids. Make time to spend alone with friends,
family, or doing something special just for you. For example, when it is not your placement
time, go to the gym, or take a class of interest. These are great ways to support a healthy
relationship with your self and your children, help them to feel that they have
some control in their lives, teach them life skills, and redefine your family
after a divorce.
erin@kettlemorainecounseling.com
www.kettlemorainecounseling.com
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