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Introduction Jefferson Street
Counseling
& Consulting is an innovative team of experienced mental health
professionals. An outpatient facility with a focus on health and
wellness, we
provide short and long-term therapy for individuals, couples, and
families.
While mainstream in our therapeutic interventions, we pride ourselves
on our
responsive, ethical, and clear professional relationships with our
clients. We
are an eclectic blend of therapists, consultants, teachers, trainers,
supervisors, and expert witnesses.
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| Stephen H. Hill, Ph.D. PLLC, Psychologist |
Susan Reuling
Furness, LCPC, LMFT |
Lorn H. Adkins, LCPC, LMFT |
Timothy J.
Furness, LCPC, LMFT |
Cheryle Jones
Andrews, LCPC, LMFT |
Randall D. Meenach, LPC |
Susan
Reuling
Furness, M.Ed.,
LCPC, LMFT is a
licensed clinical
professional counselor, licensed marriage & family therapist, and
certified
professional mediator who specializes in individual and marital
counseling. As
a consultant Sue offers communication, team building, and conflict
resolution
workshops for businesses, schools, and organizations. Sue also helps
clients
develop growth & insight in journal writing groups.
Timothy J. Furness, M.Ed., LCPC, LMFT is a
licensed clinical professional counselor and licensed marriage &
family
therapist. Tim specializes in communication skills, personal
development, and
improved relationships with individuals, families, and couples. He also
works
with area businesses and organizations on conflict resolution,
communication,
& team building skills.
Lorn H. Adkins, M.Ed., LCPC, LMFT is a
licensed clinical professional counselor and licensed marriage &
family
therapist with many years of experience in private practice, teaching,
and
counseling. Lorn specializes in parenting, family systems, children,
and
children’s issues, and Attention Deficit Disorder. Lorn also works with
Anxiety
& Panic Disorder in children and adults.
Stephen H. Hill, Ph.D., PLLC is a
licensed psychologist. For 10 years he has helped adults, children,
families and couples have fewer conflicts in their relationships,
improve their communication, and eliminate their unnecessary anxiety,
stress and depression. He also accurately diagnoses and treats
ADHD, teaches
effective parenting, and guides children and adults through divorce
recovery. Dr. Hill's goal is for
every client to feel fully healthy, and truly enjoy life again.
Cheryle Jones Andrews,
M.Ed., LCPC, LMFT is a licensed clinical professional
counselor and a
licensed marriage & family therapist. Cheryle’s experiences as a
school
counselor and teacher are vital to her work with individuals, couples,
&
their families. Cheryle specializes in Codependency and the role of
spirituality in healing relationships; ADHD & its impact on
families; and
helping clients find strengths, realize potential, & fulfill their
goals.
Randall D.
Meenach, MA, LPC, is a
professional
counselor, who recently joined the
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Individual
Counseling for all ages
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Marriage
& Family Therapy
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Assessment,
Testing, & Diagnosis (incl. second opinions)
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Coaching for Personal and Professional Growth
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The Write Path therapeutic
journaling groups
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Testing and Treatment
of ADHD
While everyone occasionally
encounters
these feelings and symptoms, people with ADHD often find the quality of
their
life & relationships impaired:
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Inattention and Memory Problems
Hyperactivity and Restlessness
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Impulsivity and Emotional Instability
Problems with Self-worth & Relationships
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The Brown Scales for Attention-Deficit
Disorders
can quickly, reliably determine if
ADHD is what has been negatively impacting
your life, work and relationships.
For
the all-inclusive $579 fee, you’ll receive:
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National
experts at Attention Deficit Disorders Annual Conferences
recommend the Brown Scales as the most accurate and
comprehensive test
available.
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Discovery
Classes Calendar Spring 2009
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Ongoing Groups ~
3-
Ongoing groups
presented by Cheryle Jones Andrews, LCPC, LMFT
Mondays, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Thursdays, 10:00am – 11:30am
Thursdays, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Registration cost: $180 for 4 weeks
If you struggle
with feeling Ok about
yourself, if you find your mood depends on what others think, if you’re
not
sure what you can’t ask for, if what you need, feels out of control,
then you
may be struggling with the five core symptoms of codependency. Life
seems to be
a daily and sometimes minute-to-minute struggle. With support and
education in
a trusting, confidential group of six women, you can learn the how,
what,
where, when and why of codependency and begin the process of recovery.
For
information and a complimentary assessment interview, call Cheryle @
385-0888. Participation depends on a pre-enrollment
interview. Pre-Enrollment Interview Required.
the
write path: Write
A New Tune When You’re Singin’ the
Blues
Ongoing group presented
by
Susan Reuling Furness, M.Ed., PRT
Tuesdays, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Registration cost: $320 for initial 8
weeks; $160 each additional 4 weeks
New
Members Welcome Anytime! Directed
journal writing allows you to
explore those blue notes in your life, as you search for harmony and
peace of
mind. Learn a self-help journaling plan to rekindle a hopeful song in
an
always-supportive group.
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February |
February
9 – ADHD Monthly Updates
Free presentation
sponsored
by Jefferson
2nd Monday of Every
Month, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
This is a free
opportunity to learn more
about Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder. February’s topic: “ADHD: Top Ten ADHD Traps
in the Workplace and How to Avoid Getting Caught in Them,” presented by
Cheryle
Jones Andrews, LCPC, LMFT.
February
11 – the write path: The
Heart Of The Matter: Trusting Your
Creativity
6-week class with Susan Reuling
Furness, LCPC, LMFT, PRT
Wednesdays,
February 11 – March 18, 5:15pm – 7:00pm
Registration
cost: $195 Before February 3; $220 After February 3.
Life is a
creative endeavor, but life
becomes rigid and monotonous when your path is blocked by fear. Learn
to trust
yourself and take risks in a supportive atmosphere using paper and pen.
Extinguish your inner critic as you expand confidence and your
horizons. Seize
the opportunity to expand your confidence as well as your horizons.
Discover
your potential. You do not need to be a “writer.” The group will
provide the
tools and encouragement for a fun and successful experience. For more
information about this class, send us an email: (writing@writepath.org)
February
12 - Anxiety Through The Ages
Free workshop
presented by
Lorn H. Adkins, LCPC, LMFT
Thursday 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Anxiety creates
issues for individuals,
relationships, and families. Anxiety also results in physical and
mental
symptomology. But you are not going crazy and there is help. This class
will
outline typical anxiety issues and how best to deal with them.
February
14 – the write path: Reviving
Hope
One-Day Class with
Susan
Reuling Furness, LCPC, LMFT, PRT
Saturday,
February 14, 10:00am - 3:30pm.
Registration
cost: $85 Before February 5; $105 After February 5.
A day dedicated
to re-learning the
language of hope. When health problems, opportunity, or life itself
become
difficult, your attitude is the strongest predictor of your future.
Through the
elixir of facilitated journal writing, Reviving
Hope will help transform despair into revitalized living. Join us
for a day
that may, indeed, save your life. *Lunch provided. For more information
about
this class, send us an email: (writing@writepath.org)
February
17 - Building Respect In Your Relationship
Free workshop
presented by
Timothy J. Furness, LCPC, LMFT
Tuesday 7:00pm – 8:30pm
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March |
March
5 - Mood, Food, And The Environment.
Free workshop
presented by
Sara Rodgers, NMD
Thursday,
7:00pm – 8:30pm
Find out how the
foods you choose, food
allergies, heavy metals, toxins, and hormone imbalances contribute to
mood
changes and challenges. Even if you take prescription medicine, this
talk can
help you optimize your mental health.
March
9 – ADHD Monthly Updates
Free presentation
sponsored
by Jefferson
2nd Monday of Every
Month, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
This is a free
opportunity to learn more
about Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder.
Topics and speakers vary monthly. March’s
topic: “ADHD: Rapid Cycling Moods,”
March
12 - Men, Women, And Codependency
Free workshop
presented by
Cheryle Jones Andrews, LCPC, LMFT
Thursday,
7:00pm – 8:30pm
If you suffer
from codependency symptoms,
you likely let others’ behaviors or feelings affect you in ways that
interfere
with your work, creativity, other relationships, and personal growth.
You may
be preoccupied with managing others’ behaviors and feelings. The result
is an
inability to feel balance, whole and empowered. In this free session,
we will
explore the basic symptoms of codependency and how to begin the journey
to
recovery. Men and women are invited to explore this subject.
March
13 & 14 – Parenting: Questions with Answers and Direction
2-day
workshop presented by
Friday,
6:30pm – 8:30pm & Saturday 9:00am – 3:00pm
Registration
cost: $168 individual/$252 couple* Before March 6; $240
individual/ $360 couple*
After March 6.
*A couple is any two
people concerned about the same child*
This
is a parenting class where the goal is to
provide answers and directions for parents. Because this class is
designed to
clarify your concerns and your issues, the material immediately becomes
useful.
Sometimes, you get to the end of a class and realize you really still
have some
questions and concerns. If you have parenting questions, (and if you
are a
parent you do) this is the class for you.
March
16 - Could It Be Bipolar?
Free workshop
presented by
Stephen H. Hill, Ph.D.
Monday, 7:00pm
– 8:30pm
Bipolar
depression, also known as manic
depression, is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions.
Ironically, it is both over-diagnosed by some providers and
under-diagnosed or
unrecognized by others. Learn how to recognize common Bipolar symptoms
and what
an accurate diagnosis should include.
March
16 – the write path: Blue
Plate Special: Lunch Poems &
Noontime Notes
12
-week group with Susan Reuling Furness, LCPC, LMFT, PRT
Mondays,
March 16 - June 1. 11:50am - 1:00pm
Registration
cost: Punch Cards For Attendance: 4 weeks for $60 (classes expire after
6
weeks); 8
weeks for $120 (classes expire
after 12 weeks)
Whether you
hunger for reflective
journaling or creative writing, this lunchtime class provides the raw
ingredients to stir your spirit and waken a dormant imagination.
Capture your
thoughts in journal entries or poetry form. Commit to a writing habit.
Like
Frank O’Hara, who dashed off many famous poems during his lunch break,
roll up
your sleeves. Pick up your pen. Dig in. For more information about this
class,
send us an email: (writing@writepath.org) or call 385-0888.
March
17– Couple’s Survival Program: Will You Please Listen?
workshop
presented by Timothy J. Furness,
LCPC, LMFT & Susan
Reuling Furness, LCPC, LMFT
Tuesdays,
7:15pm – 9:00pm
3 sessions:
March 17; April 21; May 19
Registration
Cost: $75 per couple
session/ $190 for all 3 sessions
Is it time to
leave your ineffective
relationship tactics behind? Time to crawl out of your defensive self
and
understand your partner. Learn the art of listening for understanding
to
overcome conflict and impasses. Beginning this Spring, Susan and Tim
Furness
will offer 3 once-a-month evening classes: Couple’s Survival Program. Registration Required. Please call
Heather at 385-0888 to register.
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April |
April
1 – the write path: Women’s
Journaling: Writing Winds of
Change
8-week class with Susan Reuling Furness,
LCPC, LMFT, PRT
Wednesdays,
April 1 - May 27, 9:00am - 11:00am
Registration
cost: $360 when paid in full
Join Us As We
Explore Life’s Transitions.
Regardless of the source of your loss or change, your own words of
wisdom help
you navigate and discover a bright tomorrow. Join other women as we
untangle
the confusion, upheaval, and mystery of riding and writing the winds of
change.
April
1 – Codependency:
An Education And Support
Group
6- week group presented by Cheryle
Jones Andrews
Wednesdays,
April 1 – May 6, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Registration
cost: $300,
payable in two installments; $270, when paid in full by March 25
Specific trouble
spots make life
difficult for individuals suffering from codependency: * Low self-esteem * Difficulty setting boundaries * Problems
meeting individual needs and wants * Difficulties in creating balanced
living.
In six weeks of consistent and ongoing group support gradually
individuals who
have been abused, misunderstood, undervalued or unappreciated can begin
the
journey to create a new sense of empowerment and forward movement in
their
lives. Group work can enhance self-esteem, help people to recreate and
relearn
healthy boundaries, validate personal needs that were unmet in the
formative
years, and attempt to help members develop a sense of well-being for
themselves. For more information and a complimentary informal
assessment, contact
Cheryle @ 385-0888. Participation
depends on a pre-enrollment interview. Pre-Enrollment Interview Required.
April
13 – ADHD Monthly Updates
Free presentation
sponsored
by Jefferson
2nd Monday of Every
Month, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
This is a free
opportunity to learn more
about Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder.
Counselors, psychologists and physicians will bring you up-to-date
information
about diagnosis, treatment, and medication as well as answer your
questions
about a variety of ADD/ADHD concerns. Topics and speakers vary monthly.
April’s topic: “ADHD: ADHD, Creative Or
Just Disorganized,” presented by Susan Reuling Furness, LCPC, LMFT.
April
20 - The Benefits Of Art Therapy
Free workshop
presented by Lisa C. Williams, ATR,
LCPC
Monday, 7:00pm
– 8:30pm
The focus of
this presentation will be on
different aspects of Art Therapy such as a brief history, different
forms, and
how it can be used in clinical and nonclinical settings.
The group will also participate in an art
directive in order to experience art therapy first hand.
workshop
presented by Timothy J. Furness,
LCPC, LMFT & Susan
Reuling Furness, LCPC, LMFT
Tuesdays,
7:15pm – 9:00pm
2 sessions:
April 21; May 19
Registration
Cost: $75 per couple
session/ $135 for 2 sessions
Hostile and unfinished arguments damage relationships. Learn helpful guidelines for designing a conflict agreement to promote constructive dialogue and resolutions. Beginning this Spring, Susan and Tim Furness will offer 2 once-a-month evening classes: Couple’s Survival Program. Please call Heather at 385-0888 to register. Registration is Required.
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May |
May 11 – ADHD
Monthly Updates
Free presentation
sponsored
by Jefferson
2nd Monday of Every
Month, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
This is a free
opportunity to learn more
about Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder.
Counselors, psychologists and physicians will bring you up-to-date
information
about diagnosis, treatment, and medication as well as answer your
questions
about a variety of ADD/ADHD concerns. Topics and speakers vary monthly.
May’s topic: “ADHD: TBD,” presented by Stephen H. Hill,
Ph.D.
May
19– Couple’s Survival Program: Keeping Sex and Intimacy Alive
workshop
presented by Timothy J. Furness,
LCPC, LMFT & Susan
Reuling Furness, LCPC, LMFT
Tuesday,
7:15pm – 9:00pm
Registration
Cost: $75 per couple
Infidelity is
often the result of lost
intimacy between marriage partners. Spend an evening learning how to
perpetuate
closeness, affection and sexual intimacy throughout the life of your
relationships.
Please call Heather at 385-0888 to register. Registration
is Required.
*** ADHD
Monthly Updates - Will return in September watch for new
topics.
Free presentation
sponsored
by Jefferson
2nd Monday of Every
Month, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
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The
professionals at Jefferson Street
Counseling &
Consulting have many years of experience and education in workplace
communication, human development, systems theory, and a wide variety of
mental health topics. We are available to give presentations,
workshops and consultations
to area companies, businesses, churches, schools, and organizations on
a variety of
organizational, employee, wellness, and relationship concerns.
Sample topics may be seen directly above in our Discovery Classes
Calendar, and on a list at
Dr. Hill's website.
Group
(1996)
Disorder: A Reader-Friendly Guide, by Michele Novotni, Randy Petersen,
Specialty Press (1999)
Kate Kelly, Peggy Ramundo,
Scribner; Reprint edition (1996)
Delivered from Distraction :
Getting
the Most out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder, by Edward M. Hallowell,
John J. Ratey,
Ballantine Books (2005)
Driven To Distraction :
Recognizing and
Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood,
by Edward M.
Hallowell, John
J. Ratey, Touchstone; Reprint edition
(1995)
Learning to Slow Down and Pay
Attention: A Book for Kids About ADD, by Kathleen G. Nadeau, Ellen B. Dixon,
John Rose, J. R. Rose, Magination Press; 2nd edition
(1997)
Understanding Girls With AD/HD, by Kathleen G. Nadeau,
Ellen Littman,
Patricia O. Quinn,
Advantage Books (2000)
A Bird's-Eye View of Life with
ADD and
ADHD: Advice from Young Survivors, by Chris A. Zeigler Dendy,
Alex Zeigler,
Cherish Children (2003)
Adolescents and ADD: Gaining
the
Advantage, by Patricia O. Quinn,
Magination Press (1995)
Help4ADD High School, by Kathleen G. Nadeau,
Advantage Books (1998)
Teenagers With ADD: A Parents'
Guide, by Chris A.
Zeigler
Dendy, Woodbine House (1995)
Moms with ADD: A Self-Help
Manual, by Christine A. Adamec,
Esther Gwinnell,
M.D., Taylor Trade Publishing
(2000)
Understanding Women With AD/HD, by Kathleen G. Nadeau,
Patricia O. Quinn,
Advantage Books (2002)
Women With Attention Deficit
Disorder:
Embracing Disorganization at Home and in the Workplace, by Sari Solden,
Underwood Books (1995)
For additional resources, visit
these
websites:
Attention Deficit Disorder
Association:
www.add.org
Children and Adults with
Attention
Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder: www.chadd.org
The
Contact Us:
(208)
385-0888 1517 W. Jefferson Street
Boise, ID 83702
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Equine
Assisted Therapy
(A
New Experiential Approach)
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Equine
Assisted
Therapy uses horses for emotional growth and learning. Participants
learn about
themselves and others by participating in activities with the horses,
and then
processing beliefs, behaviors, and patterns. Experiential learning
occurs when
experiences are supported by reflection and analysis. Throughout the
process
the client, clients or families are actively engaged in investigating,
solving
problems, and constructing meaningful situations. Within the exercises
relationships are developed and nurtured. Clients, couples, families
may
experience success, failure, and uncertainty because the outcomes (like
life
and relationship) cannot be absolutely predictable.
Why Horses?
Horses seem
to influence people in two ways: developing relationships and caring
for
another very powerful animal. Horses are powerful, which creates an
opportunity
to overcome fears and develop confidence. Horses easily intimidate
people directly
providing examples for dealing with life experiences. Horses are also
very
social with defined roles. They have very individual personalities and
moods.
They, like people, may seem stubborn or defiant. They may be playful
one day
and not so much the next. Even an approach that may work with one horse
(one
person) may not work with another. Some people may say they want
relationships
that are not work or that don’t require caring. But the reality is both
horses
and people need to work in the relationship and in the caring. There is
no easy
way within the process of life.
In equine
therapy the focus is on human skills, not horsemanship or horse skills.
With
the EAGALA model of equine work all of the exercises are on the ground.
Mounted
work requires instruction and minimizes the resolution of the problem.
From a
risk stand point staying on the ground is a benefit. It is therapy
first, not
just a way to have fun! Non-verbal communication, assertiveness, and
problem
resolution can be utilized and developed in an equine assisted program.
EAT’s
growing popularity in the mental health community has occurred mainly
because
it works. One exercise involves participants getting a horse to go over
a jump.
Not a difficult challenge. Right? This cannot be much of a metaphor for
the
challenges in our relationships or does not need a caring approach. Now
let’s
consider the directions as they are given: No touching, no halters or
leading
ropes, no bribing, and no talking to the others on your team trying to
accomplish this task.
An EAT
therapist once described a session with an oppositional juvenile. The
boy was
asked to halter a horse when he had no horse experience. The boy walked
out to
the horse tried once, then came back to the therapist saying, “I
can’t.” The
therapist did not say anything. Finally, the boy in frustration threw
the
halter on the ground and started to walk out of the arena. The
therapist said,
“Please, pick up the halter and take care of it.” Again the
oppositional boy
said, “Why? It’s yours not mine!” The therapist said nothing but the
boy
returned to the halter and the horse and attempted the task again. The
therapy
is not about the task, but about the attitude of the boy. Now consider
this
process and the learning and the metaphors of life. This exercise can
lead to
some good discussions for couples, families, and individuals.
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